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Glorifying God By Caring For Children And Families
Winter 2015
80 Lake Eden Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
828.686.3451
sthomas@blackmountainhome.org
www.blackmountainhome.org for Children, Youth and Families
Christmas Wishes Come True for Youth
Waiting for Santa Claus can be exhausting. Youth and staff got into the holiday spirit.
Thanks to donors like you, each and every child’s wish list was filled on Christmas morning. Not only did the children receive presents,
they also had chances to give back in the community with visits to the Veteran’s Home and Highland Farms. Youth caroled through
the hallways and provided gifts and treats for the residents they adopted this Christmas.
Sheriff ’s Department
Partners with BMH
This past December, the Buncombe County Sheriff ’s
Department spent a weekend at a local Wal-Mart collecting toys,
bicycles, sporting equipment, food, toiletries, cleaning supplies,
and much more from generous members of our community.
The Sheriff ’s Department has a five-year history of sponsoring
a party complete with Christmas gifts for the children at the
Home, but for the past two years they’ve taken their annual party
a step further. All of the officers volunteered their time to hand
out fliers to increase awareness of the ministry and invite shoppers
to donate items for the kids. “We really like giving something
back to the community and we see how appreciative the staff and
the kids are of what we do. It wouldn’t happen if it wasn’t for the
citizens of Buncombe Co. giving back,” said Sgt. Bert Alexander.
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Get Involved Through Special Events
At BMH we love having visitors and there are several events in
2015 that offer you a chance to learn more about our ministry
and participate in our mission first-hand.
Hope & A Future Events
In 2015 our Hope & A Future campaign aims to increase awareness, raise $1
million for the Every Day Fund, and double the endowment from $6 to $12
million. A series of events throughout Western North Carolina will include:
• Applause for the Cause – February 12, 6-9 pm – Gastonia-area acts will be
interspersed with information about the Home. Refreshments will be served.
• Valdese BBQ & Bluegrass – March 21, 5 pm – Come out early to enjoy historic Valdese; then stick around for dinner, music,
and information about the children’s home.
• Brevard Non-Event – May 17, 5 p.m. – A BBQ dinner will be served at Whitewater Cove to prepare attendees to drum up
support for a “non-event” over the summer.
• Asheville Activity – May 17, 2-4 p.m. – Details to be announced.
• Sylva Ice Cream Social – Date and details to be announced.
• Grand Finale – On August 13, we’ll invite those who want to learn more about our ministry to see our campus firsthand. The
event will include tours, refreshments, and additional information about supporting the ministry.
• Dinner at BMH – Sept. 15 – Join us on the evening before the golf tournament for a dinner to honor existing and potential
members of the Hazel Johnson Legacy Society and the start of the Bear Cub Classic silent auction.
Campus Events
• Spring Open House – April 11 – This event welcomes guests out for
self-guided tours while our campus is in full bloom. Enjoy refreshments
and learn how you can help make a difference in the lives of children.
• Bloomin’ Plant Sale – April 30-May 2 – Funds raised through the
annual plant sale in Brevard support our ministry at Whitewater Cove.
The sale offers annuals, perennials, herbs, and hanging baskets.
• Dine & Shop – June 18 – On the Thursday before Father’s Day, area
businesses commit to donating a portion of the day’s proceeds to help
meet the daily needs of our kids. If you own or are affiliated with a
business that would like to participate, please call 828-686-3451.
• Alumni Picnic & Reunion – July 11 – Every five years we encourage
alumni to make an extra effort to come out and remember the Home.
Anyone affiliated with the ministry is welcome to come for lunch and a
time to share memories.
• Bear Cub Classic Golf Tournament – September 16 – Foursomes
and sponsors are needed to ensure the continuing success of our annual
tournament at Broadmoor Golf Links. The day includes breakfast, lunch,
and a silent auction as well as 18 holes of golf.
• Fall Festival – October 10– Our signature event attracts 1,000+ guests
to our campus for a silent auction, games, food including BBQ and a chili
cookoff, music, crafts, a car show, and more.
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A Word From the President
A Shining Light in the Darkness
“And here you yourself must be an example to them of good deeds of every kind.
Let everything you do reflect your love of the truth and the fact that you are in dead
earnest about it.” – Titus 2:7
In the ten years I’ve been at Black Mountain Home, I have been overwhelmed by the
generosity, thoughtfulness, and commitment of the donors, volunteers, and prayer
warriors God has sent our way. And I want to let you know how much your gifts of
time, money, and hard work impact the youth we are serving
Recently, an alumnus visited the home. As he was touring campus and visiting with staff who he considers family, he noticed a donation
jar for the Youth Leadership Team in the office building. He removed a fifty-cent piece from his pocket and dropped it into the jar. Then
he commented that he would’ve given more, but that was all he had.
What prompted this young man with only fifty cents in his pocket to give it all without hesitation? I believe the answer is twofold. First,
he knows from personal experience how the Home helps young people like him. The staff welcomed him, loved him, challenged him to
succeed, and held him accountable. Second, he has seen countless volunteers and donors give sacrificially to make sure the ministry has
what it needs to make sure the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of youth are met. And with those examples in his memory, he then
repeated the process. He gave all he had to make sure other young people like him could continue to receive the love and help they need.
Thank you for being an example of good deeds. Thank you for letting everything you do reflect your love for the absolute truth of God’s
Word and your sincere devotion to Christ. You are shining a light into the darkness and blazing a path for our youth to follow.
– Tom Campbell, President
Change for Children
When little Hazel Johnson heard about Rev. Robert Perry
Smith's plans to care for orphaned children, her heart
was touched. Only a child herself, she stepped forward in
April 1904 to provide Smith with his first donation—13
pennies. Now children and adults are continuing her legacy
by collecting change to make a difference in the lives of
children. We’re happy to supply materials for groups or
individuals who want to help collect change.
Top 10 Projects
1. Mural Artists – to liven up our campus 6. Cooks – to help with campus events and youth
2. Teachers – for music, crafts, etc. who can volunteer retreats
one hour weekly for up to six weeks 7. Nature Area – volunteers to help develop the
3. Grounds Maintenance – volunteers to pitch in and nature area
help with general maintenance 8. Veterinarian – to help provide care for campus
4. Tutors – to help youth who are behind animals
academically 9. Auto Upkeep – basic vehicle maintenance like oil
5. WWC Garden Plot – someone to plant and changes
maintain a hillside garden with a water feature at 10. Small Engine/Appliance Repair – help us keep
our Brevard-area campus everything in working order
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December Giving Reaches Goal!
As of December 31, we reached the halfway point in our fiscal year. That means our goal was to have raised $500,000 of
the million we need each year to offset dwindling government funds. And, thanks to supporters like you, we did it with
a little over $505,000 raised!
The compassion, generosity, and love shared by you—our supporters—is humbling. Your desire to change the lives of
children in need for the better is the cornerstone of our ministry. We couldn’t do this without partners like you.
Of course, we still have six months to go, but the outpouring of support we’ve seen recently gives us hope and reminds
us that God will continue to do a mighty work in us and through us for the sake of His children.
Gifts to the Home - November 1- December 31, 2014
PHASE II/SCC BUSINESSES First Presbyterian, Sylva James and Nancy Barnett
First Pres, Black Mountain American Restoration Gloverville First Baptist Greta Barrett
Reems Creek-Beech Presbyterian Anonymous Grace Covenant Presbyterian David and Marcia Barstow
Tom and Cheryl Campbell Asheville Contracting Co. Hazelwood Presbyterian Debi Bartosek
Mark and Rebekah Hewitt Black Mountain Savings Bank Hendersonville Presbyterian Susan Bass
Jeremy and Amber Knighton Black Mountain Yarn Shop, Inc. Isight Church Donald and Doris Baucom
Jason and Lori Norris-Sutphin Coach House Seafood & Steak Mills River Presbyterian Darrell and Cleo Bauer
David and Mildred Wilson Creative Kids Therapy Services Morrison Presbyterian Tony and Monette Bauer
D&H Marketing, Inc New Hope Pres, Gastonia Caroline Baynard
HOPE & A FUTURE Edward Jones Presbytery of Western NC Shirley Beach
Susan Allen Epsilon Chapter ADK Reems Creek-Beech Presbyterian Gary Beam
Ashley Jenkins Painting Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Shelby Presbyterian William and Monica Beattie
Contractor, Inc. Garrard’s Japanese Automotive, Inc. Shelby Pres--Covenant SS Jerry and Joy Beatty
Martha B. Beal Gurley Properties, LLC Skyland UMC- Asbury Class Edna Becker
Mary Anne Brown Hagan Kennington Oil Co. S. Asheville Baptist Children’s Jeff and Brenda Becraft
Beverly Bryant Hopey & Company Ministry Robin Bennett
Elizabeth H. Burleson M & S Truck and Trailer Repair Synod of the Mid Atlantic Thomas and Barbara Blackburn
Tom and Cheryl Campbell Marthaler Jewelers Tabernacle United Methodist Lydia Blagg
Susan J. Elkins Mobile Medic Tryon Presbyterian Luther and Susan Blair
James L. Forbes Penland Family Funeral Home Union Presbyterian Edward and Meredith Bleynat
Mary G. Harris Riverrock Construction United Presbyterian Charles and Norma Bohlen
Gwin and Sally Hilton UPM Raflatac Unity Presbyterian Norm and Grace Bomer
Susan Johnson Valley Truck Service, Inc. Warren Wilson Presbyterian Paul Bonesteel
Geraldine Johnston WCI, Inc Women of First Pres., Franklin Jewell Bounous
Janet Jones Wells Fargo Bank Women of First Pres., Morganton Dick and Betty Bowling
R. V. Lanier West Carolina Freightliner Women of Murphy Presbyterian Bob and Lillis Brackett
Leon L. Parker Wolf Creek Engineering, PLLC Virginia Bradford
Renewal House Ministries Inc. INDIVIDUALS E.C. and Rita Bradley
Clyde and Delores Roberts CHURCHES/ Wanda Adams Ruth Brenner
A. Knox Winget ORGANIZATIONS Frank and Carolyn Adkins Jack and Frances Britt
Appalachian Angels of WNC Wyatt and Mary Aiken George and Kathleen Brokaw
EVERY DAY FUND Asheville Youth Mission Cynthia Alleman Doris Brown
FOUNDATIONS Black Mountain United William Allsbrook Richard and Alice Brown
Community Foundation of Methodist James and Jean Anderson Sandra Brown
Gaston County Christ Community Church Anonymous Marilyn Buchan
Community Foundation of Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Champe Armstrong Richard Buckner
Henderson County Dixon Presbyterian Malcolm Arthur Kristine Buckwalter
The Charis Foundation, Inc. First Presbyterian, Gastonia Anja Ashdown Janet Burhoe-Jones
The Community Fnd. of WNC First Presbyterian, Mary V. Atkinson Elizabeth Burleson
The Duke Endowment Hendersonville PCUSA Tom and Virginia Avery Carol Burnette
The Yount Foundation First Presbyterian, Hickory Chad Babcock Vestal and Linda Caldwell
Wilson Family Foundation First Presbyterian, Lenoir Angela Baechtold Richard Callanan
First Presbyterian, Newton Jack and Marilyn Baldrige Taylor Callaway
2013 - 2014
ANNUAL REPORT
Program/Administrative Highlights
At Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth & Families our overarching goal is to glorify God by caring for children
and families. We work hard to make sure everything we do reflects that mission.
Our most recent fiscal year was an exciting one with programs continuing to grow and more children being served. In FY 13-14,
BMH served 109 children from 16 counties including Alexander, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson,
Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Rutherford, Transylvania, Watauga, and Yancey.
HIGHLIGHT: ACCREDITATION HIGHLIGHT: HOPE & A FUTURE
In February 2014, Black Mountain
Home for Children completed the
process of becoming accredited
through the Council on Accreditation
(COA). Founded in 1977, COA is an
international, independent, not-for-
profit, child and family service, and
behavioral healthcare accrediting
organization. COA envisions
excellence in the delivery of human services globally, resulting in
the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
“Our focus at the children’s home is always on what’s in the best
interest of our children,” said BMH President Tom Campbell.
“COA is the gold standard in accreditation and we knew it was
important to not only use best practices, but have them affirmed
by an outside agency.”
Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the
A few highlights from the reviewers included: Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you
“The group homes that BMH operates are exceptional. They hope and a future.
have achieved a balance between providing personal, private Another highlight was the kick-off for the Home’s Hope & A
spaces for the youth, while ensuring that they are easily
Future Campaign, currently underway. The Campaign’s quiet
integrated into, and engaged in, the day-to-day life of the
home.” phase was launched on March 20, 2014, with an event featuring
Rob Mitchell, author of Castaway Kid. The focus of Hope &
“The Ray Campbell Independent Living Village is a model A Future, which runs through the end of 2015, is to increase
program for youth who have transitioned from foster care and awareness of the ministry, raise $1 million for the Every Day
are not ready to be completely independent. The approach Fund, and double the Home’s endowment from $6 to $12
to serving young people is innovative, caring, and supportive. million.
The opportunities they have while living there are abundant,
relevant to their development, and critical to their lifetime A local couple offered a $1 million match to help spur the
success.” endowment growth. As of January 1, 2015, the Home has met
“BMH has demonstrated great accountability in meeting the match and is halfway to meeting the Every Day Fund goal.
operational budget while continuing to expand the program Events will be held throughout Western North Carolina in
and completing the Youth Independent Living apartment 2015 as we strive to reach and even exceed our goal.
complex.”
Volunteer Program
Volunteers: 2,683 Volunteer Group Visits: 88 Hours: 16,900+
States Represented: 21 - Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi,
Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
International Volunteers: This year we were blessed to see 85 volunteers from China, France, and Italy come to help out at the Home.
Value: Independent Sector valued a volunteer hour at $22.14. At that rate, volunteer labor for the past year can be valued at more than $374,537.
Sample Volunteer Projects
• Biltmore Baptist Church—East came out to work for their “Love Loud” volunteer day
with 150 people completing a variety of projects.
• Acts Of Kindness Biker’s Fellowship, Isight Church, and Tryon Presbyterian Church
furnished and decorated three of the new Independent Living apartments.
• Volunteers from Wetmore Baptist Church helped frame a pole barn for our animal
program while Grace Bible Church and Indian Trail Presbyterian helped roof it.
• Asheville Youth Mission (AYM) helped reclaim a trail on the mountain property.
• A group from Southminster Presbyterian Church began developing our low ropes course.
• Frenchtown Presbyterian Church, NJ, built a carport for the foster care house.
• First Presbyterian Church, Beaufort, SC, stained and painted our playground benches.
• Retired coach Roger Thompson came out to lead a basketball clinic for our youth for the
seventh year.
• Volunteers were key in the success of annual events like the Fall Festival, Bloomin’ Plant
Sale, and the fashion show.
• Volunteers provided youth activities including piano and hand bell lessons, woodworking
and pottery classes, basketball, Bible study, tutoring, and other clubs and classes.
• And they tackled plenty of weeding, mulching, painting, cleaning, mowing, planting,
and other odd jobs around campus.
Volunteer Of The Year
The Lamar & Ruthmary Williamson Volunteer of the Year Award went to Sue Travers and
Mike Wilson in June 2014. Volunteers are nominated by the youth and staff at the Home who
are privileged to work with them throughout the year.
Sue Travers works with the Home’s Earth Club to prepare, plant, and maintain flower and
vegetable beds. With enthusiasm and joy, she leads youth in caring for and learning about
plants. One of the staff members who nominated her wrote, “She has a passion for teaching
and loving on our kids.”
Mike Wilson volunteers primarily with the maintenance department helping with work
projects, repairs, computer issues, and general maintenance. He also has an opportunity to help
teach some of the youth how to handle general household maintenance—a valuable tool for
them as they grow up. A nominator wrote of Mike, “He has a heart for the ministry and is willing to help wherever needed.”
Service Information
During the fiscal year 109 youth were served. The majority of discharges—92%—were the result of favorable outcomes:
58% for family reunification, kinship or adoption; 11% to enter the Ray Campbell Independent Living Village; and 23% to
transition to other programs according to plan. Service breakdown by program: Residential—main campus = 72; Independent
Living = 10 ; Whitewater Cove = 11; Foster Care = 16
Staffing National Youth
At BMH, one of our greatest blessings is our dedicated staff. The average Project Using
length of employment for staff this fiscal year was almost five years with
16 staff members serving for more than five years and seven staff serving Minibikes (NYPUM)
for more than 10 years. Not only does staff demonstrate their dedication
through hard work, but also through financial and in-kind gifts—100% of
staff have donated to the Home.
Distinguished Direct Caregiver
Award
In 2014, the Association of Christian
Childcare Administrators (ACCA)
presented Black Mountain Home
Senior House Parents Elvis &
Rebecca Lafunor with the Thomas
E. Roberts Distinguished Direct
Caregiver Award. The Lafunors In April 2014, the Home dedicated the Live to Ride
have been house parents at Black Shop housing the ministry’s NYPUM program.
Mountain Home for Children, Youth The program uses riding lessons as an incentive to
& Families for more than 12 years. motivate youth to make positive changes in their
lives. Add in healthy peer relationships and positive
The couple is not only dedicated to the children in their care, but also to
adult role models and NYPUM becomes a powerful
the Home’s ministry. While their primary responsibility is to care for a
tool in enhancing the lives of our youth.
house with up to nine teenage boys, they are always quick to assist other
house parents, offering the benefit of their experience in working with The program is sponsored by the American Honda
youth. They also represent the Home well in the local community, sharing Motor Co., Inc., which provides the bikes and
their passion for the ministry with their friends, neighbors, church, and the training materials. Makson Plumbing and
the businesses they frequent. Construction built the Live to Ride Shop, while
Tennoca Construction Company donated materials
The Thomas E. Roberts Distinguished Direct Caregiver Award recognizes
and labor for site preparation, paving, and other
excellence in direct care workers. Roberts was a longtime member of the
projects. Phil and Randy Parker partnered with
Association. The ACCA Award for Excellence recognizes outstanding
Samson Corporation to donate many of the tools
contributions by support staff. These recognitions are given to individuals
and furnishings for the facility.
Operating Finances
Fiscal responsibility is a high priority at BMH. The Home continues to finish each year under budget thanks to careful staff
stewardship and the generosity of donors. Last fiscal year, the Home finished the year almost 10% under budget while raising 98%
of projected revenues.
REVENUE EXPENSES
Churches $109,210 Program Services 80% $2,255,549
Public Support $496,476 Includes direct care salaries,
Bequests $64,742 education, housekeeping/shelter,
Children’s Home Fnd. $480,000 food, clothing, recreation and transportation
Foundations $156,140 Administration 16% $460,044
Government/Title I $1,399,808 Includes management salaries,
Investment Income $52,516 administrative fees, office supplies and
Unrealized Gain $137,443 equipment, dues, training, postage, travel, etc.
Realized Gain $2,305 Fundraising 4% $117,035
Donated Assets $13,900 Includes development salary, printing,
Other $47,831 postage and special events
TOTAL $2,960,371 TOTAL $2,832,627
Youth Highlights
At BMH, our youth are at the center of all we do. While we are often called on to support them during difficult times, we also love
celebrating their accomplishments with them. Here’s a sampling of accomplishments from last year:
• Mike was a guest speaker at the Regional LINKS Banquet. • Michael was selected as a youth advisor for the Echo
• One resident of Watkins House participated in a three-day program, a support group for children in the custody of the
FFA competition. Department of Social Services in Buncombe County.
• David completed an internship at Christ Community • A youth from Rainbow House worked as an intern at a
Church. local hair salon.
• Michael and Christian completed the Benjamin Project, • High school youth took strong leadership positions in
a financial course funded through Buncombe County leading activities for the campus including the Youth
Department of Social Services. Leadership Team, worship band, t-ball, floor hockey, and
planning the Glory Ridge Retreat.
Education
We place a strong emphasis on education at the Home. Eight youth - Brandy, Briana, Christian,
Jackie, Jerry, Mike, Sean, and Stephanie - earned high school diplomas with friends and staff
attending the graduation ceremonies to cheer them on. All eight youth entered the Independent
Living Program and began continuing education classes. That brings our graduation rate to more
than 85% of eligible youth since the opening of the Ray Campbell Independent Living Village.
Some campus-wide highlights include:
• Two youth graduated from Owen High • Fifteen youth earned spots on the 3.0 GPA
School with a 4.0 GPA. retreat to Carowinds.
• Thanks to our youth’s hard work and the • Thirty-six youth earned spots on the 2.0
help of tutors, the campus-wide GPA GPA retreat to the beach at Garden City
climbed to 2.69. Chapel in SC.
Sports/Activities
At BMH, we focus on keeping youth active and engaged on campus as well as in the community.
Some of the highlights from the last year include:
• Da Bears softball team, including youth and • Christian participated in the chess club at
staff players, won the Black Mountain Co- Black Mountain Elementary School.
Ed Adult League Championship. • Sean directed a play at Owen High
• Johnny made the middle school football team. School.
• Tia played high school JV basketball. • Michelle wrote a skit that was performed at
Owen High’s Performing Arts Program.
Mission Work
While youth at the Home are often recipients of support, they also love to give back. This year,
youth participated in 18 service projects including service at Highland Farms, the NC Veteran’s
Home, Montreat College, and Montreat Campground as well as projects to help with Operation
Christmas Child, a food drive, a winter clothing drive, and yard work in the local community.
Board Of Directors Board Of Trustees
Officers: BMH President: Brad Goodson Officers: Members:
Dr. Bruce Henderson, Chair Tom Campbell Jerry Green Tom Campbell-
Dr. Bruce Henderson
Dottie Thornburg Members: Wendy Henderson Chair President
Vice Chair Charles Bohlen, Jr. Frank Maske Wendy Henderson Brad Goodson
Dr. Ryan Baldwin Bart Bounous Dan McKenzie Vice Chair Dan McKenzie
Secretary/Treasurer
Ginny Bradford Ed Meyers Dr. Ryan Baldwin Jack Swanson
Grady Kennington Secretary/Treasurer
Asst. Secretary/Treasurer Pat Bradley Keith Nichols
Patricia Clark Phil Parker Grady Kennington
Judith Cook Asst. Secretary/
TreasurerPage 5 Charles and Helen Campbell Hoyt and Peggy Green Elvis and Rebecca Lafunor Carolyn and Burton Osteen Tom and Cheryl Campbell Bruce and Judy Greenawalt J. H. & O. B. Lamotte C. Perry and Barbara Owens Calvin and Sarah Cannon Susan Greenelsh Charles and Tammy Lampley Crystal Pace Myra Carpenter Larry and Joy Greenwalt Charles and Laura Lampley Forrest and Geraldine Parker J. M. Carstarphen Andy Gwynn Landy Laney Philip and Mary Parker Laura Carter Mary Ann Haden Roland Larsen David and Anna Parks Daphne Chalaron Erv and Donna Hall Seth and Jeanette Larson Leta Parks James and Kathy Cherry Barbara Hamilton Jack and Karen Ledford Zeldean Paskiewicz Jennifer Clapp Marguerite Hamrick Heath and Melanie Legrand Bessie Patrick Larry and Patricia Clark Becky Hanrahan Mark and Page Lemel James Patrick Edward and Margaret Clayton Cheryl Harper Dustin and Caroline Letts Randy and Debbie Patterson John and Jane Coffey Thomas and Rebecca Harper Lisa Lindsay Margaret Perley David and Josie Conner Ladson and Jeanny Hart Sheila Liu Page Petty Tim and Laura Cousins Stacy Hart Rodgers & Barbara Livengood Charles and Elizabeth Philipsen Jason and Elodie Covert Dr. Robert J. & Barbara Hawk Bonnie Livernois Herbert and Becky Phillips Joe and Edie Covert Toby and Cece Hayes Rebecca Loli Rosalie Powell Carlton and Carol Craig Harvey and Jean Haynes Joe and Catherine Lordi Sidney Powell Elsie Crook Lamar and Joann Hedrick Tom and Marcia Love Anco and Doris Prak Barry and Linda Curtis John and Noelle Hegler Ryan and Ellen Machiele William and Helen Prescott Jeffrey and Susan Curtis Jerry and Kay Helms Dean and Jeanette Marlow Eberhard and Julie Preuninger Bethany Delk Bruce and Judith Henderson Bobby and Tamara Martin Scott Price Margaret Dillard Don and Wendy Henderson Frank and Jane Maske Jane Priddy C. R. and Rosie Donnelly Kay Hensley Caroline Mattos Eugene Purdum Texie Doolittle Mark and Rebekah Hewitt Claude and Evelyn McCallister Jerald and Ann Pyles Peter and Mariann Dost Louis and Priscilla Hill Neal and Lisa McCallister Daniel Raber Wilmer and Nancy Driver John and Stella Hillsman David McCart Katherine Ray Enes Durand Gwin and Sally Hilton Susan McCracken Joyce Reaume Golda Durham Doyt and Mary Hoffman W.M.P. and Virginia McCrary Pamela Reid Theodora Eklund Gordie Hollern Doris McGinnis Bill and Bobbie Resh Joyce Eley Timothy Holtzclaw Dan and Cyndi McKenzie Kevin Reynolds Dawn Ellis Dub and Jane Hord Eva Ann McLean Sam and Betsy Rhodes Steve and Phyllis English Richard and Kelly Hovis John and Cynthia McMahon Lew and Barbara Rice Carolyn Erickson Wendell and Amy Howard Hartsel and Fran McSwain Jeff Roark Betty Ervin Carroll and Aleta Hoyle Hortense Menser Clyde and Delores Roberts Lois Evans William and Sara Hoyt Edward and Laverne Meyers James Robinson James Falls Lindy and Imogene Hudson Bob and Sandy Miller S. Leigh and Melanie Ashley Faulkner Ben Huffman Doris Mills Rodenbough Anne Felty Jackie and Nancy Hughes Yvonne Mills Constance Rosato Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Kenneth and Donna Hughes Betty Ann Modaff Carl and Frances Rosenblad Robin Fichter Walter Hughey Christopher Moody John and Sandra Rountree Crystal and Nick Ficker Philip and Linda Humphries Katie Moore Abraham Ruff William and Kay Fleming Roger and Jeanette Humphries Craig Morehead Martha Schaefle J. Hugh and Mildred Fletcher Drew and Brenda Hunt Grady and Louise Morgan Gijs and Louise Schimmel Marvin Floren Jane Jackson Rebecca Morgan Joslyn Schmidt Keaton and Betsy Fonvielle Emile and Phyllis Jacumin Sharon Morgan Mary Schwarzkopf Ed and Terri Forsyth Mary Jenkins Vicki Morris Connie Scotchie Robert and Marylouise Forsythe Michelle Jennings Wayne and Karen Moseley Rosalba Shook Stephen and Jennifer Frabitore Jeff Johnson Phil Murphy Pope and Peggy Shuford William and Jennifer Garlow Randall and Mary Johnson Nancy Murray Claire Siburt Cathy Gary Sue Johnson Jeff and Martha Nelson Margaret Simpson Bennig Gaskin Edwin and Heidi Jonas Ralph and Sally Nelson Wilson and Ann Sims Lindsay Gaston Ben and Connie Jones Vaughn Nelson William and Fonnie Skillman Virgil and Shirley Gebhardt Dorothy Jones William Neville J.B. and Mary Slaughter Jean Gettys Dick and Cheryl Keefer Jerry and Pat Newbold Clifford and Thelma Smathers Joe and Laura Gettys Janet Keenan Patricia Newman Elizabeth Smith William and Myrtle Gibson David and Margaret Kennedy Stephen and Wendy Newman J. Howard Smith Bill and Luvina Glover Grady and Sally Kennington Alan and Martha Nielsen Randy Smith Julie Goins Alice Keyes Paul and Janice Norton Robert and Doris Smith Jeffrey and Dianna Goodman William and Judie Kiefer John and Lou Etta Reagan Jim and Amanda Sparger Brad and Wendi Goodson Kathy Kirstner O’Brien W.R. and Jan Stafford Mark and Carol Goodson Jeremey and Amber Knighton Rodney and Jessie Ogle Wendy Steele C. James and Susan Goodwin Dave Krewson George and Mary R. Oliver Mike and Cathy Steinback
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Gary and Mary Jo Stewart Linda D. Boyette Roger and Jeanette Humphries Jane Priddy
Marvin and Margie Stewart Texie Doolittle Jackie and Nancy Hughes Nieces & Nephews
Sam Stone Elvy Bryan Forrest and Geraldine Parker Frederick Reese
William and Isabelle Stowe Sheila Liu Bonte’ Hunsucker WCI, Inc.
Natalie Stroud Linda Bunch Roger and Jeanette Humphries Betty Reinhardt and
Robert and Debra Stuart Roger and Jeanette Humphries Amos Ivey Abe and June Ruff
Brent and Judy Sullivan John and Shirley Burleson Peter and Mariann Dost Roger and Jeanette Humphries
Carol Ann Sullivan Elizabeth Burleson John Jackson Nancy B. Ruppert
Eileen Sullivan Jesse and Minnie Caldwell Drew and Brenda Hunt Barbara Hamilton
Bill and Jane Swafford Roger and Jeanette Humphries Grady and Sally Kennington Tony Russell
John and Barbara Swart David and Heather Chabot Geraldine Johnston Roger and Jeanette Humphries
Elizabeth Anne Tauber Roger and Jeanette Humphries Katie Moore Billie Shope
Fred and Suzanne Thomas James and Margaret Childers Dr. Charles Gordon Lampley, IV Neal and Lisa McCallister
Jim and Sarah Thomas Jackie and Nancy Hughes Charles and Laura Lampley Rocky and Janet Smith and
Arthur & Judith Thompson Roger and Jeanette Humphries Charles and Tammy Lampley Angie and Brianna Stewart
Nancy Thompson Jenny Clapp, Rev. and Mrs. Mark D. Lampley Roger and Jeanette Humphries
Lacy and Dorothy Thornburg Jennifer Coleman, Charles and Tammy Lampley Dee and Lori Stewart
Joe and Carol Tyson Barbara Coxen, and Sara LeVan Roger and Jeanette Humphries
Charles and Paula Vasey Robert and Edith Deaton Gayle Shelton Elizabeth Stewart
James and Nancy Vest Roger and Jeanette Humphries Robert Lloyd Forrest and Geraldine Parker
Dennis and Lorraine Voelker Dr. Rev. & Mrs. Charles Denison Charles Moore Gary and Mary Jo Stewart
Barbara Voorhees and Charlie Dinison Mildred Lovelace Jackie and Nancy Hughes
Billy and Jeanie Walker Mark and Rebekah Hewitt Roger and Jeanette Humphries Roger and Jeanette Humphries
Reade and Shirley A. Walley Bill and Cheryl Doolittle, Dean and Jeanette Marlow Doris McGinnis
Ed and Carol Ware Bob and Joan Doolittle, and BMH Staff & Administration Forrest and Geraldine Parker
Zachary and Vanessa Washburn Jimmy and Drema Doolittle Frank Maske Lib Stewart
Henry Watts Texie Doolittle Margaret and Edward Clayton Jackie and Nancy Hughes
Tom Wernicke Robbie and Debbie Dover Golda Durham Roger and Jeanette Humphries
Dick and Bernice Wheeler Roger and Jeanette Humphries Kathy Kirstner Renee Stewart
Roberta Widman Tim & Carole Fuller Colt and Sheena McAbee Roger and Jeanette Humphries
Alex Williams Geraldine Johnston Roger and Jeanette Humphries Jessica, Clent, Arlee, & Emerson
Garland and Shenley Williams Ann D. and Larry Gemerek Neal and Lisa McCallister Stevens
Robert and Jean Williamson Texie Doolittle Claude and Evelyn McCallister Elizabeth Burleson
Dawn Wilson Philip and Heather Gailey and Danny and Donna Shope Adam and Susan Stevenson
William Wilson Mary Goforth Selena D. and Ken McColley Charles and Jo Ellen Cline
Dan and Elise Windmiller Roger and Jeanette Humphries Texie Doolittle Matt and Heather Stevenson
Don and Peggy Windmiller Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Glover McCullough Family Roger and Jeanette Humphries
A. Knox Winget Mark and Rebekah Hewitt Lucy Hazelhurst Josh and Cathy Stevenson
Barbara Ann Wolfe Brad Goodson Bradyn McGarity Charles and Jo Ellen Cline
Dee Wright Mark and Carol Goodson Roger and Jeanette Humphries Ken & Debbie Stuart
Mark and Ashley Wright John Hancock Leslie McLeod Geraldine Johnston
Woodson and Susanne Wynn Wanda Adams Jean Dixon Ethel Norman and Mark Styers
Brian Young Harvey Haynes Scott Mills Roger and Jeanette Humphries
Jonathan and Karen Young W.R. and Jan Stafford Phil Murphy Erica Summerlin
T. Ralph Young Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Hewitt Katie K. and Levar Moore Elizabeth Burleson
Blair and Joan Yount Mark and Rebekah Hewitt Gerladine Johnston Ernie and Patti Welch,
Nancy Holmes and Dr. Vaughn and Dr. Eva Nelson Kaila Welch, and
HONORARIUMS Betty Hughes Dr. and Mrs. Bill Fore Steve and Betsy Wells
Ellen Abernathy, Roger and Jeanette Humphries Steve and LeighAnne Newton, Roger and Jeanette Humphries
Wyatt and Tonnie Bearfield, Bill and Mary Hughes David and Linda O’Sheilds, and Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Wodka
Tom and Beverly Berry, Doris McGinnis Gerry and Junior Parker Mark and Rebekah Hewitt
Alan and Haley Breakfield, Jackie and Nancy Hughes Roger and Jeanette Humphries
Tab and Mollie Breakfield, and Roger and Jeanette Humphries Randy & Debbie Patterson MEMORIALS
Trudy and Katie Bridges Doris McGinnis Jackie and Nancy Hughes Ervin Bean, Jr.
Roger and Jeanette Humphries Forrest and Geraldine Parker Roger and Jeanette Humphries Betty Ann Modaff
Bart Bounous Brian, Amber, and Makayla Humphries Forrest and Geraldine Parker Onesme Benjamin
Jewell Bounous and Jennifer Humphries James L. Patrick Rebecca Morgan
Wes Bowers Roger and Jeanette Humphries Bessie Patrick John Bleynat
Roger and Jeanette Humphries Philip and Linda Humphries Misty, Taylor, and Phoenix Petrosino Edward and Meredith Bleynat
Roger and Jeanette Humphries and Tim and Lynn Poston Joyce Brown
Forrest and Geraldine Parker Roger and Jeanette Humphries Vestal and Linda CaldwellPage 7
Ray Brown George A. Penland Women of Reems Creek-Beech Tom and Priscilla Karvonen
Carolyn Whitaker Penland Family Funeral Home Presbyterian Lenore Kempfer
Bill Cooper Annie Mae Pons Women of Riceville Valley Alice Keyes
Ruth and Bill Cooper Rebecca Morgan Community Church Libby Knutson
Margaret Dixon Gordon Ramsey David Lesenger
Roger and Jeanette Humphries Margaret Allen BUSINESSES Charles and Kathryn Ludlow
Forrest and Geraldine Parker Ann Betzold Amp Electric Crystal Mahan
Randy and Debbie Patterson Dennis Bradley Aarons Sales & Rental M.R. Manicone
David Doolittle Ruth Derrick Bank of America Rob and Brenda Matusik
Texie Doolittle Robert Diefenbach Biltmore Lamp & Shade Dan and Cyndi McKenzie
George and Alicefay Ellis Kenneth and Juliann Kelly Black Mountain Cakes Bob and Sandy Miller
Dawn Ellis Roland Larsen Burleson & Early, P.A. Buffie Miller
Iva Galbreath Lynn Lebida Charlotte Checkers Katie Moore
Calvin and Sarah Cannon John and Patricia Peterson D&H Marketing, Inc Brenda Morgan
Victor Garrou, Sr. D. S. and Katherine Riper Drs. Chambers, Baechtold, Terry Moss
Ann and Victor Garrou Mary Elizabeth Williams Shaw Haldeman & Pratt, DDS, PA Barbara Nichols
Ernest Henderson Robert and Jean Williamson G.E. Aviation Asheville Don and Sue Osterberg
Jeffrey and Pam Henderson Fred K. Shope Genesis Karen Ostergaard
Selenah Pons Huffman and Neal and Lisa McCallister Mobile Medic Carla Parvin
Benjamin Huffman Bernard R. Smith, Jr. N.C. Extension Service Angela Poss
Ben Huffman Page Petty Nantahala Outdoor Center David Queen
David Hughes Robert Reid Tennoca Construction Company Louise Rector
Richard and Alice Brown Roberta Widman The Bake Shoppe Jennifer Rice
Bill and Mary Hughes Robert and Jean Williamson The Fresh Market Michael Rodgers
Jackie and Nancy Hughes Huit Smith and UPM Raflatac Gijs and Louise Schimmel
Philip and Linda Humphries Margaret Smith White Insurance Agency, Inc. Heather Schrader
Roger and Jeanette Humphries Tony and Monette Bauer Rebekah Sickler
Doris McGinnis Tony Stewart INDIVIDUALS Kay and Dennis Stockdale
Forrest and Geraldine Parker Roger and Jeanette Humphries Malcolm Arthur Becky Stockham
Randy and Debbie Patterson Barbara Stricker Mindy Barrett Wilda Strigo
Abraham Ruff Don and Wendy Henderson Edward and Ann Bartosek Crystal Stroupe
Gary and Mary Jo Stewart Marie Frisbee Waddell Darrell and Cleo Bauer Kimberly Sweetland
William and Betty Lou Jarvis Wendy Steele Carolyn Beckner James and Sherry Taylor
Claire Siburt Sherry Welch Maxine Beebe Evans and Sarah Thibodeau
Manfred Johnston Roger and Jeanette Humphries Ann Bohan Clive and Carol Thompson
John and Nancy Garrett Miriam Williamson Pamela Boland Jennifer Trudrung
Robert and Debra Stuart Robert and Jean Williamson Virginia Bradford Jim and Rhonda Turpin
Geraldine Johnston Jo Waggoner and Bill Waggoner Wendy Campbell Alan and Nancy Twitchen
Robert and Debra Stuart Donald and Wendy Henderson Jean Clark Margie Tyas
Joel P. Kendrick Tiffany Close Glenn and Linda Walker
John and Jane Coffey IN-KIND Joseph and Judith Cook Renee Weaver
John and Nancy Garrett CHURCHES/ORGANIZATIONS Lin and Robin Davidson Jason and Tania Wells
Thomas and Rebecca Harper ACTS Sunday School Class, Beverly Lara Diaz Dick and Bernice Wheeler
Lillemor, Hills Baptist Church James Dose Ed and Nancy White
Ed & Lillian McCanse, and Asheville Fire Fighters Association Sam and Diane Dose Barbi Wilhelm
Loonis McGlowen Biltmore Baptist Church Matthew Dost Kelly Yeiser
Tony and Monette Bauer Brevard-Davidson River Pres. Bill and Hanna Durell
Frances McSwain First Presbyterian, Gastonia Nick and Crystal Ficker
Hartsel and Fran McSwain First Presbyterian, Lenoir Ed and Terri Forsyth
Bettye Mintz First Presbyterian, Waynesville Joe and Ginny Gernoske
Julie Goins Forest Lake Presbyterian Tom and Catherine Glawson
Betsy Montgomery Grace Community Church Charles Harris
Mary Schwarzkopf Isight Church Herman and Beverly Heil
Katherine Moore Land of the Sky United Church of William Hite
County of Caswell Christ Jason Honeycutt
Andrew Foster Little River Volunteer Fire Dept. Wilson and Tiffany Hood
Barbara Owens New Hope Presbyterian, Gastonia Wendell and Amy Howard
Oak Forest Presbyterian Colton Hunt 2015 Alumni Picnic & Reunion
Caroline Baynard
Saint James Episcopal Linda Jaroszewski Those affiliated with the Home are
C. Perry Owens encouraged to make a special point of
Eugene Purdum Sweetwater Presbyterian Bruce Johnson
attending the reunion every fifth year. Join us
Trinity Presbyterian Church Dorothy Jones
on Jul 11, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for
some extra fun! Hope to see you there.NONPROFIT ORG NONPROFIT ORG
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ASHEVILLE NC ASHEVILLE NC
PERMIT #575 PERMIT #575
for Children, Youth and Families
80 Lake Eden Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Return Service Requested
Top 10 Needs
1. Furniture – new or VERY gently used furniture relaxing as a family
2. Storage space – a large, enclosed space of 2,000 square 7. Items for youth rooms – trash cans and bathroom rugs
feet or more to store donations and construction items 8. Camping trailer – for transporting camping supplies
until they are needed
9. Sleeping Bags for Youth Retreats
3. Bike helmets – for youth of all ages
10. Good used vehicles - for youth entering the
4. Storage bins – to keep the cottages tidy Independent Living Program
5. Video camera – for recording special events and
activities
6. Porch furniture – sturdy, outdoor furniture for
Oak Sentinels
Donors who give $10,000 or more annually to the Home become Oak Sentinels, partnering with BMH in nurturing
future generations. Sentinels are listed in a year’s worth of newsletters.
The Charis Foundation Wilson Family Foundation
D&H Marketing—www.DHMarket.com Paramount Kia – Benny Yount
Dave & Judy Fillpot
Grove Stone & Sand CompanyYou can also read
