As we pause to look back at the past 100 plus years at Northwest Children’s Home, we need to examine what truly makes our organization great.  What is it that prompts others to give praise for the services we provide abused, neglected and abandoned children?  The answer is easy … it’s people who truly care and want to make a positive impact.

A single person or a specific group of individuals cannot be credited for our success.  It’s all of you who give your time, talent and treasure that enable Northwest Children’s Home to achieve excellence.   Each of you is critical to our success and the accomplishments of our boys and girls.  Without our hard working staff, generosity from the community, direction and oversight from the Board of Directors, our ability to help children and families would certainly be in jeopardy.

Dedication and commitment are essential qualities for working with troubled youth.  Direction and course are necessary elements of our strategic plan that focus our efforts. Identifying goals provides us a roadmap toward continued improvement.  Our goal to build a new Syringa House, for example, stands out as a major achievement this year.  With direction, dedication and commitment we have doubled the capacity from 12 to 24 girls allowing us to better meet the increasing need for female services.  Although we take this opportunity to celebrate, we’re aware of the importance of looking ahead.

One hundred years of continued service for children and families is a wonderful reason to rejoice.  Our planning committee is setting in motion a series of activities and events that will build a heightened awareness of our programs and services.  As we pause to look back at our accomplishments, and as we prepare for our centennial celebration, be assured that your individual and collective contributions are appreciated and needed as we begin another 100-years of building brighter futures for children and families. 

Thank you,

Rod Wilson, Executive Director