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July 21, 2021, noon

Agency Receives Grant from Burke Youth Organized Philanthropists (BYOP)

2020 BYOP Committee © Community Foundation of Burke County The Burke Youth Organized Philanthropists (BYOP) recently awarded Southmountain Children and Family Services a $1,000 grant.  The funds will be used to improve the safety and security of the Foster Community by installing…

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April 21, 2021, 11 a.m.

Art Exhibit at Southmountain Estates

On March 26, 2021 a very special evening was held at our foster community, Southmountain Estates. An art exhibit, hosted by the children at the foster community, included some of the children’s accomplishments during this year. Each child displayed a self-portrait, an art piece of their choice and a Zentangle (beautiful images created by drawing s…

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April 21, 2021, 11 a.m.

Agency Welcomes New Staff Person

Southmountain Children and Family Services is pleased to welcome Beth Willard Patton to its staff as the Community Engagement Specialist. In this role, Patton will oversee the organization’s community presence and will lead its outreach program to achieve strategic marketing, communications, and public awareness goals. Beth joins the organization…

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Nov. 2, 2020, 4:56 p.m.

Thank You Mull Foundation!

Southmountain Children and Family Services would like to thank the Mull Foundation for their generous grant of $2,000.  The grant was used to purchase computers and printers for the staff of the new Journeys Home Program.  The purpose of Journeys Home is to facilitate the successful reunification and adoption of children who live at Southmountain …

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July 17, 2020, 4:54 p.m.

Community Foundation of Burke County Awards Grant

Southmountain Children and Family Services has completed a major renovation project of homes at “Southmountain Estates” its unique Foster Community. The Community Foundation of Burke County has been an important and continued partner in renovations at Southmountain Estates, and has awarded two grants totaling $21,205 to remodel two kitchens and 11…

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July 10, 2020, 4:53 p.m.

Good Times for Teens at Southmountain Estates

With the official beginning of summer, our teens at Southmountain Estates have been staying healthy and active, exploring the vast natural resources of our local national forest and wilderness areas on weekly hikes to waterfalls. Thanks to the leadership of our Recreational Therapy interns, they are also participating in weekly creative/ expressiv…

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May 14, 2020, 4:51 p.m.

Professional Parents Are True Heroes!

Chris Jernigan, Executive Director, Janet Curtis, Chief Operating Officer, and the Board of Trustees of Southmountain Children and Family Services wish to recognize and honor all of the professional parents at our Foster Community. During the Covid-19 pandemic, these dedicated employees have continued to do their jobs all day every day without a b…

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May 4, 2020, 4:49 p.m.

Southmountain Children and Family Services Receives Grant From Glass Foundation

Southmountain Children and Family Services is the proud recipient of a grant from the Glass Foundation, a private family foundation based in Asheville, North Carolina.  This generous grant of $48,900 has been used to renovate bathrooms in the homes at the Foster Community in Western Burke County.  The homes were built in the mid 1990's and we…

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Dec. 17, 2019, 4:45 p.m.

Rhonda Robbins Gives Keynote Presentation!

Rhonda Robbins, Certified Facility Dog Handler and Forensic Interviewer for the Children's Advocacy Centers of Southmountain Children and Family Services was honored to give the Keynote Presentation at the 2019 7th Annual International Courthouse Dogs Conference in Seattle, Washington. Her presentation was titled “Build…

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Dec. 3, 2019, 1 p.m.

2019 Annual Agency Open House and Christmas Parade

This coming Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 1:45 - 5:00 p.m. Southmountain Children and Family Services will be hosting our Annual Christmas Parade and Open House.  The Parade will begin at 2 p.m and the Open House will follow until 5:00 p.m.  Open to the public, we welcome all community members to spend an afternoon at Southmountain Estates, our …

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Dec. 3, 2019, 8:57 a.m.

2019 Night of Light Run

Night of Light RunSouthmountain Children and Family Services is honored to be a donation recipient this year for the First United Methodist Church, Morganton Night of Light Run. This event is scheduled for this coming Saturday, December 7th at 6:00 p.m. If you are interested in participating as a runner, the registration is ending very soon so be …

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Oct. 2, 2019, 3:32 p.m.

BYOP Youth Offer Continued Support to Southmountain!

The Burke Youth Organized Philanthropy group, also known as BYOP, has awarded a new grant to our Foster Community!  This is the third grant awarded by BYOP, and this most recent gift was used for admission fees so the children in our care could enjoy fun and educational summer activities.  Southmountain Children and Family Services is so…

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July 10, 2019, 9:37 a.m.

Civil Air Patrol Squadron of Hickory Visit Southmountain Estates

It was a distinct pleasure to have the young men and women of the Civil Air Patrol Squadron and their talented Commanders, Sergeants and families from Hickory, NC descend upon Southmountain Estates community! On May 24 and 25 they held an event with a perfect balance of playfulness, discipline, and good will. The Civil Air Patrol organized a well-…

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June 18, 2019, 10:59 a.m.

Lily’s Place Hosts Poster Contest for Child Abuse Prevention Month

During the month of April, the McDowell County Child Advocacy Center (Lily’s Place) sponsored its Annual 4th Grade Poster Contest in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year’s theme was “Every Child Matters!” and there were over 300 entries from several elementary schools including West Marion, Marion, Glenwood, Eas…

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June 12, 2019, 2:42 p.m.

Camp Lake James Hosts 3rd Annual School's Out Celebration!

On Friday, June 8th the children from Southmountain Estates enjoyed the annual School's Out Celebration held at Camp Lake James.  Camp Lake James staff and members from 1780 and the Old Wildlife Club sponsored a fun afternoon of activities and lunch for the children, professional parents and staff.  The pool was full of laughter and the …

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June 3, 2019, 1:18 p.m.

Southmountain Receives Grant from Marion Business Association

In April 2019, Southmountain Children and Family Services received the good news that a grant to the Marion Business Association has been approved.  The grant for $3,280 will be used to paint the exterior of the building that now houses Lily’s Place, the McDowell County Children’s Advocacy Center.  Southmountain extends our g…

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