• Christmas Shopping with the Hannon Foundation

Target | North Hills 4191 The Circle At North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC

For a sixth year, the Scott Hannon Memorial Foundation will take dozens of our children Christmas shopping at Target. The children are in MHC foster homes, group homes, family preservation, and the Jordan Center. The Hannon Foundation seeks to improve self-esteem and heal the hurts of children by providing hope, love and needed assistance.

MinaCon: Tabletop game night

Like games? Then you don't want to miss MinaCon, benefiting Methodist Home for Children. Yes, you'll get to play Two Rooms and a Boom, plus strategy games, cooperative games, family games. Free snacks and drinks, raffle prizes, and an explosively fun time! Cash only: $10 entry + $1 raffles Questions? [email protected] Sponsored by Property Resources

• A Winter’s Tale

Raleigh Convention Center 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC

Celebrating 19 years, A Winter’s Tale returns to the Raleigh Convention Center with dazzling auctions, fine dining and entertainment—all to benefit the work of Methodist Home for Children. We thank God for each child safeguarded through our services and for the friends whose gifts fuel this important ministry. We look forward to seeing you! Learn more and get tickets at awinterstale.org.

• Ride for a Reason | Newton Grove

Goshen United Methodist Church 2765 Suttontown Road, Newton Grove, NC

Ride for a Reason, benefiting Methodist Home for Children Goshen United Methodist Church and Electrolyte Depletion Cycling Group invite you to join the Ride for a Reason Charity Cycling Ride. Casual and experienced cyclists can choose a 10-, 31.2- or 51.5-mile course through Newton Grove and its Sampson County surroundings. Click here for details and registration. Arrival time for cyclist begins at 7:30 a.m. The ride starts at 8:30 a.m.  

• Tour: North Hills Transitional Living Home

MHC Headquarters 1041 Washington St., Raleigh

Take a tour of Methodist Home for Children's North Hills Transitional Living Home for girls. North Hills Transitional Living is a 6- to 12-month residential program in Raleigh that helps court-involved girls build the skills they need to live independently. Statistically, these teens are at high risk of failing without intervention. Our program serves girls from across the state with a cost-effective, short-term investment in independent living skills emphasizing: • Earning a GED or high school diploma. • Identifying career &hellip read more

• First Chance for White Pants

Hilton Greenville 207 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC

A Dance Party to Welcome Summer! It's First Chance for White Pants, a dance party in Greenville to benefit Methodist Home for Children. Put on your white pants (or favorite summertime party wear), grab your friends and step out for an evening of fun with Liquid Pleasure, the South's premier show and dance band. Food, wine and beer are included ... plus, a great auction to get your summer started. Questions? Contact Cindy Tripp at 252.717.6505 or [email protected]. Buy tickets here»

Burlington | Golf Tournament

Indian Valley Golf Course 1005 Indian Valley Drive, Burlington, NC

Enjoy a beautiful summer day playing golf — followed by a complimentary lunch — while you help children in need of a safe, stable home. You can still register for the Methodist Orphanage / Methodist Home for Children Alumni Golf Tournament at Indian Valley Golf Course in Burlington. Everyone is welcome! Indian Valley offers the avid golfer a fair test of his or her game. Nestled along the banks of the Haw River, the 18-hole Ellis Maples par 70 course rating is 71.3 with &hellip read more

• Tour: North Hills Transitional Living Home

MHC Headquarters 1041 Washington St., Raleigh

Take a tour of Methodist Home for Children's North Hills Transitional Living Home for girls. North Hills Transitional Living is a 6- to 12-month residential program in Raleigh that helps court-involved girls build the skills they need to live independently. Statistically, these teens are at high risk of failing without intervention. Our program serves girls from across the state with a cost-effective, short-term investment in independent living skills emphasizing: • Earning a GED or high school diploma. • Identifying career &hellip read more

• HELP Luncheon

St. Marks United Methodist Church 4801 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC

The HELP luncheon is one of our favorite events at Methodist Home for Children — a mid-summer celebration of our students as they prepare for college. The Hackley Education and Learning Program (HELP) is a scholarship and mentoring program for students who have lived in our foster care and juvenile justice homes. We make a lifetime commitment to help these young people reach their higher education goals.

Ride for a Reason

Goshen United Methodist Church 2765 Suttontown Road, Newton Grove, NC

Cyclists – join us for a bike ride through the beautiful Sampson County countryside. Ride for a Reason offers three routes for every level of experience, and all proceeds benefit Methodist Home for Children. (Big thanks to the organizers at Electrolyte Depletion and Goshen UMC!) You can pick your route and register at Active.com.