A message from our president

I find tremendous inspiration in our history! Through epidemics, world wars and economic uncertainty, PCHAS showed resilience. It’s what we continue doing today. PCHAS remains faithful to its mission of providing Christcentered care and support to children and families in need and we’re grateful that you have remained faithful in your support. Together, we continue to nurture resilience in individuals and strengthen communities. After 120 years, hope still grows here.

Striving to serve like Jesus,

David Thompson President and CEO

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Volunteers Run For A Reason

Dustin James is familiar with pushing himself to reach a goal. In his professional life he is a research scientist and his personal life includes overcoming cancer. He has also competed more than 10 times in the Chevron Houston Marathon. But this January, he showed a new kind of stamina.

Volunteers run on behalf of PCHAS in the Marathon. Team Butterfly, as they call themselves, participate in the Run for a Reason category, which raises money for charities. Dustin was their organizer this year. When the race began, he felt fine, but started experiencing problems with his balance. “I stopped at two medical stations, but everything checked out,” he said. “For a while I held onto a fence to keep myself running in a straight line.” Determined, Dustin used a wheelchair to cross the finish line. He recovered quickly.

Like the kids and families in our care, Dustin showed strength and resilience to meet his goal. PCHAS is grateful to him and his team for their persistence. Team Butterfly raised $10,000 this year to support our programs.

Soon after, full of hope and the tools needed to provide for the children, the Spencers adopted the children in 2019. They didn’t stop there. The following year, the children’s biological sister was born prematurely and drug-positive. CPS asked Nikki and Chris to foster her. “I was torn about whether we could handle the responsibility and if I was even capable enough to raise a baby,” admits Nikki. “We called my family specialist, and once again, met with support and encouragement. We ended up bringing home the baby. PCHAS stepped in and gave me the tools to embrace her. Last December, we adopted her as well.”

Nikki spoke at a PCHAS event a few months ago. She shared a photo of her son, who struggles with aggression and attachment, gently holding his baby sister. “This is a miracle,” she said. “That these three siblings get to live together is a miracle. My prayer is that my children can someday be a part of something on this earth that reaches out to embrace hurting families and hold them tightly with God’s love and support. Because of PCHAS, they are getting to grow up in a family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you do.”