Media: 2007

The Media section is the source for Baptist Children's Homes (BCH) news and information.

Press releases related to features, events and other newsworthy information is found in the section below. News items are also listed in Current Events. The FAQ section provides answers and up-to-date information about the agency. Official BCH logos and corporate art can be downloaded from the Corporate Identity section.

Inquiries may be directed to BCH's Office of Communications by calling in North Carolina 1-800-476-3669 or contact BCH by email.

12.07.2007 - Bikers Bring Christmas Cheer to BCH

Children line the streets at Baptist Children’s Homes’ Mills Home to greet the hundreds of bikers arriving at the Thomasville-based residential campus.... more

11.28.2007 - Thomasville Education Center Students Help Baptist Children’s Homes

Adult students enrolled at Davidson County Community College’s Thomasville Education Center organized a “Canned Food Challenge” to help boys and girls living at Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) in Thomasville.... more

10.26.2007 - Brothers’ Faith Blesses Children’s Homes

When Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina’s (BCH) Lewis Smith spoke with Richard and Ted Rhodes, President and Vice President of Rhodes Bros. Paving, Inc. in Franklin, about repaving the deteriorating roadways at Broyhill Home, the two brothers knew immediately what they had to do.... more

10.26.2007 - Oak Ranch’s Residential Program Reopened

Oak Ranch near Broadway reached a major milestone in September. The first child was admitted into care since Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) assumed management of the 755 acre ranch in June.... more

10.10.2007 - Odum Home Children and Staff Celebrate 65 Years

Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina’s (BCH) Odum Home campus celebrated 65 years of helping children and families in Pembroke and the surrounding area during a celebration on Tuesday, October 9. ... more

10.08.2007 - Lieutenant Governor Visits Baptist Children’s Homes Boys and Girls

Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue visited the children living at Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina’s (BCH) Broyhill Home in Clyde on Friday, October 5. ... more

09.28.2007 - Sanford Homes For Special Needs Adults Moving Forward

The piece of land on Carthage Street where two group homes for developmentally disabled adults will be constructed has recently come to life. Members of a construction crew are busy building the facilities that will become home for these special residents from the Lee County area.... more

09.13.2007 - Baptist Children’s Homes Thanks Community Friends at 48th Annual Conference

Children living at Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina’s (BCH) western North Carolina residential facilities and BCH staff members showed their appreciation to its community friends at the 48th annual Western Area Conference on Thursday, September 6.... more

08.28.2007 - Baptist Children's Homes Reaccredited

Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina has been reaccredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Family and Children (COA). Accreditation through COA means BCH meets the highest national standards and is delivering the best in quality services.... more

08.27.2007 - New Home Serving Special Needs Adults Dedicated, Second Home Announced

Leaders and members of the community celebrated the opening of The Asheboro Home with a special dedication ceremony on Sunday. The new facility is operated by Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) and will be home for six developmentally disabled adult women from the Randolph County area.... more

08.06.2007 - “Brothers and Sisters” Reunite for Mills Home Homecoming

Linda Elliott of Danville, Va and Pete Knight of Hamptonville, NC catch up with one another before the morning worship service at Mills Home Baptist Church in Thomasville. Alumni celebrated Homecoming at Mills Home during the first weekend in August.... more

08.03.2007 - Campbell Joins Baptist Children’s Homes Administrative Staff

Wendy Campbell has assumed the position of Coordinator of Program Development and Compliance with Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) in Thomasville. The High Point resident joined BCH’s administrative staff on August 1.... more

07.30.2007 - Fishing Tournament Reels In Support For Children’s Homes

Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) residents Andrew and Chris help with a 65 pound Wahoo fish caught during the 2007 Triumph Owners Fishing Tournament in Southport on July 27 and 28. The tournament raised $2,200 for BCH’s Cameron Boys Camp.... more

07.27.2007 - Foyles Undertakes New Role at Baptist Children’s Homes

Chris Foyles has joined Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) as Marketing and Client Recruiter. The Kinston native joined the institution’s state administration staff in Thomasville on July 2.... more

07.15.2007 - Oak Ranch Brings Children’s Homes Residents Together

Matthew from Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina’s (BCH) Cameron Boys Camp leads John, a developmentally disabled adult resident from Stegall Home in Marshville, on his first horseback ride at Oak Ranch near Broadway.... more

07.12.2007 - Boys Help Children's Homes Cool Off

Six-year-old Joshua Henry and his five-year-old brother Joseph serve a cup of “Ice Cold Fuzzy Peach Tea” to Rusty Bunker, a child care worker at Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina’s (BCH) Mills Home campus in Thomasville.... more

07.12.2007 - Ronald McDonald House Charities Helps Odum Home

Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) recently received two $2,500 grants from Ronald McDonald House Charities. The funds will specifically help BCH’s Odum Home campus in Pembroke.... more

06.07.2007 - Grant Helps Baptist Children’s Homes’ Residential Facilities

The Broyhill Family Foundation has given three grants to help Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH). The $76,000 total contribution will assist the child care institution with numerous needs at their statewide service areas.... more

06.07.2007 - Baptist Children’s Homes Preschoolers Graduate

Five-year-old Gabriel walks across the outdoor amphitheater stage at Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina’s (BCH) Mills Home campus in Thomasville to receive his preschool diploma from teacher Andera Ward.... more

06.06.2007 - Lightning Strikes Mills Home Tree

Lighting from a storm that blew through the Thomasville area on Tuesday, June 5 struck a large tree on Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina’s (BCH) Mills Home campus.... more

06.05.2007 - Sealy, Hunter Farms Partner With Young Queens To Help BCH

Sealy and Hunter Farms are contributing to the fund raising efforts of the Little Miss Thomasville Queens to help boys and girls in the care of Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH).... more

06.01.2007 - Children’s Homes Agrees to Manage Oak Ranch Residential Community

Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) in Thomasville has entered into a relationship with Oak Ranch, a residential program for at-risk boys to manage the facility, located on the Lee-Harnett County line near Broadway. The 122-year-old Baptist Children’s Homes begins operating Oak Ranch on June 1 adding the existing Oak Ranch residential program to its statewide network of facilities and programs.... more

05.21.2007 - Galloping Cowboys Wrangle Children's Hearts

Members of churches belonging to the Cowboy Church Network of North America paraded on horses through downtown Thomasville on Thursday, May 17 to Baptist Children’s Homes’ (BCH) Mills Home residential campus.... more

05.21.2007 - Baptist Children’s Homes Residents Compete in Statewide Olympics

Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) resident Elmer prepares for the football toss as boys and girls from the institution’s statewide residential facilities competed in Olympic games at BCH’s Mills Home in Thomasville on Saturday, May 19.... more

05.11.2007 - Cowboy Church To Visit Mills Home on Horseback

Members of churches belonging to the Cowboy Church Network of North America will parade on horses through downtown Thomasville on Thursday, May 17 to the children’s residential campus where they will spend an evening with the boys and girls.... more

05.07.2007 - Bikers Provide Children a Summer of Fun

Approximately 300 motorcycles roared onto Baptist Children’s Homes’ Mills Home in Thomasville on Sunday, May 6 for the second annual “Country Legends Ride.” ... more

05.01.2007 - Henry Joins Baptist Children's Homes Administrative Staff

J. Keith Henry has assumed the position of Executive Vice President of Programs and Services with Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH). ... more

05.01.2007 - Motorcyclists Hope Ride Makes A Difference

Motorcyclists from across the state will participate in a 53-mile ride to help the boys and girls living at Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina’s (BCH) Mills Home in Thomasville. The “Country Legends Ride” is raising funds to ensure the boys and girls in BCH’s care have much to look forward to this summer.... more

05.01.2007 - Charlotte Business Man Receives Baptist Heritage Award

Ward Mullis of Charlotte is a recipient of the 2007 North Carolina Baptist Heritage Award for his dedication and support to Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH). The award recognizes individuals and couples who represent exemplary giving and service to organizations associated with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina... more

04.17.2007 - Baptist Children’s Homes Staff Member Receives Three Communicators Awards

Jim Edminson, Institutional Director for Communications for Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina (BCH), received three first place awards in the Wilmer C. Fields Awards Competition.... more

04.04.2007 - Slaughter Joins Baptist Children’s Homes Staff

T.J. Slaughter has joined Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) in Thomasville as the institution’s Foundation and Corporate Grants Coordinator.... more

04.01.2007 - Community Inspired To Help Children Through “Food Round-Up”

Churches, businesses, and individuals in the community are poised for a fourth consecutive year to help children by giving to Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina’s (BCH) “Food Round-Up.” ... more

03.22.2007 - Little Miss Thomasville Queens, Community Help BCH’s Boys and Girls

The Little Miss Thomasville queens presented $28,060 in funds and donated care items to Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) at the annual pageant on Saturday, March 17 at T. Austin Finch Auditorium in Thomasville. The donations will help the boys and girls living at BCH’s Mills Home campus in Thomasville.... more

02.23.2007 - Baptist Children’s Homes Receives Gift from Food Lion

Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) has received a $10,000 grant from the Food Lion Charitable Foundation. The 121-year-old ministry will use the gift for ongoing operational needs in carrying out its mission of helping hurting children…healing broken families.... more

02.21.2007 - Baptist Children’s Homes Staff Members Strive For Professional Excellence

Twenty-five Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) direct care staff members have received professional certification from Georgia-based National Center for Professional Certification (NCPC). ... more

01.22.2007 - Security Savings Bank Helps Ensure Special Needs Adults Have Caring Homes

ASHEBORO – Security Savings Bank has joined a community effort to ensure adults with developmental disabilities in the Randolph County area have a caring home for years to come. The bank has given a sizeable contribution towards the construction of the Asheboro-based group home to be operated by Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH).... more