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Flea Market March 22 & 23 – win an iPad!

  UMCH Auxiliary Flea Market & Bake Sale March 22 and 23 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the United Methodist Children’s Home 500 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur GA 30030   NEW! Special activities planned:...

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A Hands-on Lesson in History, Politics and Making a Difference

  Our GED and high school students acquired hands on history lessons and became their own advocates as they spoke out in support of Georgia House Bill 242. HB242 is a rewrite of the Juvenile Justice...

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You can help prevent child abuse

  April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month   The first step in helping abused or neglected children is learning to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. The presence of a single sign...

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Be part of something BIG this summer

  You can be a part of something BIG this summer by volunteering or becoming a summer intern at Jesse’s House, our summer day camp!   Reading volunteers Each day (Monday through Thursday) of summer...

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Winter volunteers

  Thank you to the many groups that braved the mild but seemingly never-ending winter we had this year to volunteer or tour our campus! If your group would like to volunteer or tour, contact Alina...

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Volunteers’ love and affirmation teach more than math

  Josiah came to Jesse’s House, our summer day camp and after-school program, by way of our Family Housing program this school year. Since his first day with us, Josiah’s creative, fun-loving...

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Volunteers who think outside the box

  Steven Hart and Tracy Pierce are two volunteers every nonprofit would love to have.   They are imaginative, funny, dependable, and they love doing things for our children, youth and families. These...

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Room Service Atlanta 2013 Preview

  We are thrilled that Room Service Atlanta is back on our campus to make over not just one, but TWO cottages! Williams Cottage is home to young men and Smith is home to young women, all in our...

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Play ball!

  Twilight League Softball From June 6 – August 8 (with July 4th excluded), each Thursday evening children, teenagers, and families of UMCH gather with staff, family, and volunteers for our Twilight...

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What foster families inspire you?

  May is National Foster Care month. We asked our social workers: “What foster families inspire you?”   Tondra Stiles sent this reply:   All of them!! Each one of the families I work with has unique...

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July Flea Market

  Flea Market! Presented by the United Methodist Children’s Home Auxiliary   Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13 9:00 am to 4:00 pm   At our Decatur campus: 500 S Columbia Drive Decatur GA 30030...

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FREE parenting classes starting soon in Fayetteville

  Children don’t come with instructions, but our parenting classes can help! Our next round of parenting classes is starting soon. Keep reading for details, and please invite others by posting our...

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Thirteen Graduates Inspire Our UMCH Family

  The Children’s Home recently honored our 13 graduates and scholarship recipients on a gorgeous June afternoon.   UMCH Alumna and proud college sophomore Aleta Walker encouraged our residents. Aleta...

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Decatur First’s awesome party for our foster families

  UMCH Foster Parents and the children in their homes were treated to a special Appreciation Event on Sunday, July 28th by volunteers from Decatur First United Methodist Church. Wendy Snell, Betsy...

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2013 Church Offering

  Be An Agent Of God’s AMAZING GRACE   Every fall,  we ask every church in the North Georgia Conference to take an offering on behalf of the United Methodist Children’s Home. We count on the generous...

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UMCH Youth Throws G-Braves First Pitch!

  This weekend UMCH volunteers and supporters made a dream come true for one of our residents!   Steve Hart and Traci Pierce are big supporters of the Children’s Home and love introducing the residents...

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October Flea Market Sale!

Flea Market! Presented by the United Methodist Children’s Home Auxiliary   Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12 9:00 am to 4:00 pm   At our Decatur campus: 500 S Columbia Drive Decatur GA 30030...

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Over 50 youths volunteer at UMCH for MLK Day 2014

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.   To support the MLK Day of Service as “a Day ON, Not a Day Off,” two Metro Atlanta...

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New MARTA travel assistance program helps UMCH teens and families

There is a direct connection between access to affordable transportation and economic stability. Affordable transportation is a vital component to a family’s long-term economic success.   That’s why...

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The Flea Market returns: April 11 & 12, 2014

The Flea Market! Presented by the United Methodist Children’s Home Auxiliary   Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.   At our Decatur campus: 500 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur GA 30030...

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