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Kezia DePelchin Society

Orphaned herself as an adolescent, Kezia Payne DePelchin, founder of DePelchin Children's Center, grew into a charitable young woman who loved children and had a passion for helping others.  A century later, the love and care she demonstrated when she took in the three orphaned infants inspired the formation of a society named in her honor:  the “Kezia DePelchin Society.”  Members of the society demonstrate a significant commitment to safeguarding the lives of children through their gifts of time and treasure.  Kezia’s belief in the generosity of Houstonians is still realized through society members’ unflagging support.

Levels of Support
Friend
Patron
Benefactor
Lifetime
$1,250
$2,500
$5,000
$25,000
Lifetime memberships may be paid over a period of one to five years. 
All other memberships are based on a calendar year and are due by December 31st


Membership Benefits


Through their gifts of time and financial support, members of the Kezia DePelchin Society make a significant impact in the lives of Houston’s most deserving children.  Whether underwriting the cost of a mental health professional or taking kids to a ball game, society members’ involvement helps bridge the gap between excellent care and exceptional services.


Educational Breakfast Series

Breakfasts will be held three times in 2010 and will feature DePelchin Children's Center program directors’ highlighting programs and services in a “news you can use” format.

Mental Health Symposium
This half-day seminar will feature a panel of experts that includes a keynote speaker who is a recognized leader on issues related to children’s mental health.

Volunteer Opportunities
Members will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with children in DePelchin’s programs to bring variety to their lives and exposure to new experiences. 

Membership Reception 
This event will recognize members for their significant contributions to DePelchin and allow members to interact with like-minded, caring individuals who share a passion for helping
children.

Special Recognition
Members will be recognized at events, on the website, and in our print materials, such as the annual report and Today newsletter.

Insider Updates
Members will receive written updates from DePelchin’s volunteer and staff leadership and be kept up-to-date with a quarterly e-newsletter.


Current Members

Lifetime

Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Allen III
Cynthia and Michael Barrett
Sean G. Boutros, M.D.
Jennifer and Wesley Kern
Lora J. Kilroy
Nancy and Rich Kinder
Bobbie and John Nau

Besty and Chuck Powell
Pat and Tom Powers
Leslie and Abbott Sprague
Pamela and Ronald Sterlekar
Jane and Charles Szalkowski
Ann G. Trammell


Benefactor

Sue Nan and Rod Cutsinger

Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Magne


Patron

Debbi M. Johnstone and Carlos Holguin
Gayle M. Rettig, Ph.D.
Gloria Sanders

Mr. and Mrs. David M. Smith
Selina and Bryan Stanford
Carol and Rich Walton 


Friend

Judy and Jeffery Allen
Kim and Kent Altsuler
Conni and Ronald Barker
Ellen and John Bass
Mari and Bret Bosker
Mary Ann Carrico
Jeanne and Jay Chaffee
Lea and Steve Cherek
Barbara K. Chiles
Nancy I. Cook, Ph.D.
Susan and Ignatius Distefano
Anne and Charles Duncan
Karey and Phillip Dye
Ann A. Eutsler
Helen and Terry Gebert
Maureen and Jim Hackett
John Harmon
Katheryn and Miles Harper
Nancy and Bob Hartman
Peggy and Mark Heeg
Mary and Jim Henderson
Carrie and Howard Horne
Amy and Scot Johnson

Jay Jones II
Mr. and Mrs. Russell C. Joseph
Susan L. Lawhon
Pam and Edgar Lovett
Flo and Bill McGee
Ginni and Richard Mithoff
SuEllen and Curtis Mooney
Mr. and Mrs. William V. Morgan
Kenneth Nelson
Carol Ann and Bob Paddock
Peggy and Jeff Pugh
Lynn and Bill Rafferty
Wanda Woody-Roberts and Mark Roberts
Peggy and Bill Roe
Mary Eliza and Park Shaper
Emma Smahlik
John E. Stokes
Leslie and Gerald Teel
Bette and Ralph Thomas
Kelley and Harper Trammell
Monica and Chetan Vagholkar
Jennifer Waldner
Darbi and Dave Warren
Sean V. Williams


 




Join Kezia DePelchin Society:

There are three ways to join:

  1. Fill out the KDS online membership form
  2. Print the KDS online membership form and mail to: Office of Advancement
    DePelchin Children's Center
    4950 Memorial Drive
    Houston, Texas 77007
  3. Call us at 713-802-7648