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The Mission Of Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Plantation Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation, Inc. is a charitable, nonprofit children’s home designed to provide boys and girls with a Christian substitute home. This residential child care program reaches out a loving hand to children from broken and disrupted homes that can no longer meet their needs. Our focus is to reach children in high-risk situations to prevent delinquency, substance abuse, and emotional disturbances. This program began as a non-denominational ministry on February 1, 1961, and has developed into a multi-service program of the very highest quality. Emphasis is placed on modeling Christian family life for children and only married couples are employed as houseparents. Emphasis is also placed on developing the physical, mental, and spiritual potential of each child to the fullest extent possible. Applications for admission are made by a parent or guardian and extensive investigations are made in each case. Approval for admission is based on urgency of need and the ability of the program to meet the needs of that particular child. The program is operated by a volunteer Board of Trustees and is promoted and represented by a volunteer Advisory Board with members from various regions throughout Virginia. We operate on voluntary contributions and no government assistance is accepted. At the same time, we are truly a charitable operation and no child is ever turned away due to lack of funding for support. The Plantation takes great pride in its internal self-help efforts and our efficiency of operations. PH BGP
About the Cover The cover features our new 50th anniversary logo, symbolizing our rich heritage of caring for children and families for the past 50 years. Also featured is the cupola located at our administration office.
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In This Issue Mission...............................................................2 Celebrating 50 years of Hope ..........................3 Cottage News................................................. 4-5 Counseling Center Awarded Grant....................6 The Bell Is Back!.................................................6 Welcome Lester Ross........................................6 Find Patrick.........................................................6 Equine Program..................................................7 Welcome New Residents...................................8
Contact Harriet Whitten at 434-2391139 or at hwhitten@patrickhenry.org
Alumni News.......................................................9
Contributions: Donate online at www.patrickhenry.org, or mail to: Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation 860 Red Hill Road P.O. Box 1398 Brookneal, VA 24528-1398
Remember Charities in Your Estate Plan...... 12
PAT R I C K H E N R Y. O R G
50+ Years of Growth..................................10-11
Creative Gifting Past-Present-Future ............ 13 In Honor Of...................................................... 14 In Memory Of................................................... 16
The Orator is written by the staff and children at Patrick Henry and original artwork by the children is featured from time to time. The Orator is edited and proofed entirely in-house by Patrick Henry staff. The only aspects of production done outside of Patrick Henry are the design, printing and mailing. The generous support of donors allows Patrick Henry to mail The Orator to supporters as well as to others who may be unaware of Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation. Executive Director Robert J. Day The Orator Editor Harriet J. Whitten Board of Trustees, Executive Committee David J. Marshall, President Beverley E. Dalton, Vice President J. Michael Davidson, Vice President William P. Guthrie, Vice President W. E. “Bill” Jamerson, Vice President Kay M. Pierantoni, Vice President Hunter R. Watson, Treasurer Bonnie B. Crews, Secretary A financial statement is available with the State Division of Consumer Affairs. Contributions to Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation are tax deductible as allowed by law. Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation is a tax-exempt corporation under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)3. Administration - 434-376-2006 Admissions - 434-376-6915 Fax - 434-376-3003 Web - www.patrickhenry.org