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Circle of Friends
Recognizing the friends of Methodist Children’s Home for outstanding contributions
in the support of children throughout Texas and New Mexico
What is the Circle of Friends?
The Circle of Friends was created by the
Board of Directors in 1990 at the beginning
of our second century of ministry
to children. It is designed to give appropriate
recognition and expressions
of appreciation to those who generously
support Methodist Children’s Home
boys and girls. The Circle of Friends
does not include all gifts to the MCH
endowment fund.
Who can join the Circle of Friends?
Individuals, businesses, United Methodist
Women and Men’s groups, Sunday School
classes and civic organizations may be
members of the Circle of Friends.
What if I do not want my name
publicly announced?
In January, we mail a card to each
donor asking for permission to list his
or her name in our Circle of Friends. We
only print the names of those who have
returned the card, granting permission
to print. We respect your privacy and the
confidentiality of your gifts. At any time,
you may indicate that you wish all gifts to
remain unrecognized and we will mark
your record accordingly.
Will my church receive credit if I send
my gift directly to the Home?
Yes, when you request church credit. We
routinely send all gifts back through the
annual conference treasurer for church
credit, just as your church treasurer does
when a Methodist Children’s Home gift
is given through the church. Please let us
know the name of your church when you
make your gift.
Methodist Children’s Home does not
receive any funds through apportionments.
All giving to the Home is through
the free will of those who love Methodist
Children’s Home boys and girls and who
give generously, above and beyond gifts to
the local church.
Giving Levels
Methodist Children’s Home has been
blessed with a heritage of friends who
we are pleased to recognize in the
Circle of Friends.
President’s Award ............ $25,000
Founder’s Club ................. 10,000
Centennial Roundtable ......... 5,000
Development Council ........... 3,500
First Family Circle:
Platinum ......................... $1,000
Gold ..................................500
Silver .................................300
Bronze ...............................100
WHEN COMPILING A LIST OF THIS SIZE, UNINTENTIONAL ERRORS MAY OCCUR. WE TRY VERY HARD TO MAKE THIS LIST
COMPLETE AND ACCURATE, BUT IF WE HAVE MADE AN ERROR, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE APOLOGIES.
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