Life has not been easy for 18-year-old Alex Dumont, but you won’t find this young man feeling sorry for himself. What you find instead is a strong, generous, compassionate soul with a grateful heart and tender spirit. Alex embraces life fully, and always wears a smile, in spite of the losses and challenges he has faced.

“Things were really hard for Alex at his home in Abilene the last couple of years before his mom died,” Alex’s aunt, Cecelia Tarr, shared. “My sister Deb was a single mom with three boys and she struggled most of her life. Alex was the youngest and his two brothers were much older. They moved from place to place, didn’t have a lot of money, and sometimes not much to eat. Because his mom was so sick, Alex would often miss school and just stay home with her. [Read More]

Scam Notice: South Texas Children’s Home Ministries was notified today, September 19, 2011, that a BBQ ticket scam is taking place in the San Antonio area that affects both South Texas Children’s Home Ministries and SAMMinistries. The ticket indicates that the BBQ fundraiser benefits STCHM but shows the pick-up location as the SAMM office in San Antonio. The ticket, which shows the STCHM logo, is $5. It appears that someone is selling these bogus tickets and just pocketing the money. Please be advised that neither STCHM nor SAMM has authorized the sale of these tickets. It is unfortunate that someone would take advantage of others in this way.

Homer Hanna named STCHM interim president and CEO

Beeville – After nineteen years of service at South Texas Children’s Home Ministries (STCHM), President and CEO Todd Roberson will leave soon to take the helm of another ministry that meets the needs of children and families. He has been named the new president of Children At Heart Ministries in Round Rock, Texas. Roberson will succeed Jerry T. Bradley who is retiring after 21 years in the position.

Roberson has headed South Texas Children’s Home Ministries since 2007. Previously, he served STCHM in several capacities including Chief Operating Officer, Vice President-Development, and Vice President-Business Administration.

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Beeville – Employees from three area businesses teamed up to treat the children at South Texas Children’s Home Ministries (STCHM) to an Easter party on Saturday, April 16. Highlights of the day, provided by Duval Lease Services, ConocoPhillips, and MRC-McJunkin Red Man Corporation, included a hamburger lunch, an inflatable bounce house and water slide, and an Easter basket for every child. The party took place on the Children’s Home campus north of Beeville. Duval Lease Services also presented a $1,000 donation to STCHM in support of the residential care the home provides for children from birth through 17 years of age.

Thank you to all three companies for investing in the lives of our kids!

Children’s Home Youth Spend Weekend at Mo-Ranch

Beeville – Twenty-five teenagers from South Texas Children’s Home Ministries (STCHM) had the opportunity to be special guests at Mo-Ranch Conference Center recently during STCHM’s Disciple Now (DNOW) weekend retreat. Mo-Ranch is located on the north fork of the Guadalupe River in the scenic Texas Hill Country. [Read More]

Linda and David Whitenton awoke with a start. It was 4 a.m. on a Saturday morning. Their phone was ringing and Linda’s mind raced as she fumbled to answer it. “Mrs. Linda,” a small desperate voice said, “I need help Mrs. Linda.” Linda’s heart was beating fast. It was Jesse.

Ten-year-old Jesse was basically living alone in life-threatening conditions with no electricity, food or water. Two younger siblings were living elsewhere and his mother was never around. The coaches in the town where he lived were bathing and feeding him as they could, but things were getting worse. [Read More]

Pettus – Teachers, coaches, administrators, office personnel, assistants, aides and maintenance staff from Pettus ISD mingled with the staff and students of South Texas Children’s Home Ministries (STCHM) during a luncheon held in their honor on the Children’s Home campus August 19. [Read More]

Much of what South Texas Children’s Home Ministries is today, it owes to the leadership of Dr. A.J. “Jack” Green. To those who know him best, this may seem like an understatement, but if you’ve not yet had the privilege to meet him, well…get ready!

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BEEVILLE, Texas – At 4:30 a.m. on May 13, 2010, the vision of South Texas Children’s Home Ministries (STCHM) to help feed Haitian children and families began the exciting but dangerous process of fulfillment.

Weeks of careful preparation by STCHM and their partners in the Dominican Republic had preceded this moment. STCHM collected donations from many individuals, churches and a school, all eager to help, and sent the funds to Pastor Rudy de la Cruz of Quisqueyana Baptist Church (IBQ) in Santo Domingo. [Read More]

Message from Todd Roberson, President and CEO, STCH Ministries

As many of you know, South Texas Children’s Home Ministries has solid relationships with our Christian partners in the Dominican Republic through our ongoing international ministry efforts in the DR. Because of this, STCHM has a great opportunity to directly assist Haitian brothers and sisters in Christ who have lost everything. Our Dominican partners, along with Joanna Berry, STCHM Vice President – Family Counseling and International Ministry, have wisely taken the time to plan and assess the situation and needs before launching out to minister in the midst of the chaos and pain. Will you please take a moment to read about these efforts and consider giving what you can to help with this mission? For more information, click here for a flyer. Donations can be made by clicking the Donate button at the bottom of this page. Please designate Haiti Relief Fund when giving. Thank you for your prayers and support!

Gratefully yours,

Todd Roberson