Media: 2008

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.

12.08.2008 - Record Number of Bikers Brings Christmas to Baptist Children’s Homes

A challenging economy and cold temperatures did not deter bikers from delivering Christmas cheer to Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH). A record number of more than 1,600 motorcycles roared onto BCH’s Mills Home campus in Thomasville on Sunday, December 7 bringing gifts to the boys and girls who live there.... more

10.28.2008 - Children’s Homes Employee Turns Chocolate Addiction into Fundraising Festival

Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) employee Carolyn Adams is taking her love of chocolate and using it to help the children in the institution’s care. Adams is producing a Chocolate Festival on Saturday, November 1 at BCH’s Mills Home campus in Thomasville. Proceeds from the event will help meet the needs of BCH’s boys and girls.... more

08.04.2008 - New Service Helps Residential Care Children Transition to Adult Life

Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH), one of the southeast’s largest residential child care institutions, is introducing a new residential service to specifically aid older children as they prepare for life as independent adults. The service was created in response to the growing need in North Carolina to help transition children from residential care to productive and self-sufficient adult lives.... more

08.04.2008 - President Sends Letter of Appreciation to Blackwell

Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) president Michael C. Blackwell received a letter of appreciation from President George W. Bush and his wife Laura for his 25 years of service helping children and families.... more

06.04.2008 - Baptist Children’s Homes President Receives Key to City of Thomasville

Thomasville mayor Joe Bennett presented Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) president Michael C. Blackwell with a key to the city on Tuesday, June 3. Blackwell was given the key in honor of his twenty-fifth anniversary as President of the statewide child care institution.... more

05.20.2008 - BCH Announces Wilderness Camp for Girls

Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) announced on Tuesday that it will expand services in the Moore County area by opening a wilderness camp to help girls and their families. Michael C. Blackwell, President of the 122-year-old statewide nonprofit institution, made the announcement on Tuesday, May 20, at BCH’s Cameron Boys Camp. ... more

04.21.2008 - Young Queens Make a Difference for Children's Homes

The Little Miss Thomasville queens presented $36,534.18 in funds and donated items to Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) at the annual pageant on Saturday, March 29 at T. Austin Finch Auditorium in Thomasville. The donations will help children living at BCH’s Mills Home campus in Thomasville.... more

04.11.2008 - Wall Recognized For Dedication to Children’s Homes

Longtime Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) supporter and trustee Sterling Wall was presented with the 2008 North Carolina Baptist Heritage Award from the statewide childcare institution.... more

04.08.2008 - Perry Assumes New Responsibilities at Children’s Homes

Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) president Michael C. Blackwell appointed Sandy Perry as the institution’s new Regional Director of Family Services, Eastern Area. ... more

04.01.2008 - Fifth Annual “Food Roundup” Gives Community Opportunity To Help Children

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

03.24.2008 - Garner Assumes New Responsibilities at Children’s Homes

Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina (BCH) president Michael C. Blackwell has appointed Lynn Garner as the institution’s Regional Director of Family Services, Central Area.... more

03.24.2008 - Morgan Assumes New Responsibilities at Children’s Homes

Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) president Michael C. Blackwell has appointed Linda Morgan as the institution’s Regional Director of Family Services, Western Area.... more

02.06.2008 - Truett Association and Baptist Children’s Homes Partner for New Home

Guests celebrated the opening of the Truett Baptist Association Children’s Home which will provide services to children and families in the Clay County, Cherokee County, and Graham County areas. The new home near Hayesville is the culmination of two years of hard work resulting in a unique partnership between the Truett Baptist Association and Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH).... more

02.06.2008 - Baptist Children’s Homes Staff Members Achieve Professional Excellence

Nineteen Baptist Children’s Homes (BCH) staff members received professional certifications from the National Center for Professional Certification (NCPC) in 2007. Each individual completed the necessary requirements of NCPC’s program which is sponsored by the Children and Family Services Association.... more

01.29.2008 - Former Pastor Joins BCH Staff

Danny Hawkins has joined the staff of Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH), a nonprofit childcare institution providing residential programs and services to children and families across the state. ... more

01.16.2008 - Barefoot Receives Oustanding Citizen Award

Thomasville resident and Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) staff member Sam Barefoot was recently honored with the 2008 Thomasville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Outstanding Citizen Award, the chamber’s most prestigious recognition.... more