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Reflections – September 2018

September traditionally marks the beginning of fall: the kids are back in school, the weather (slowly) begins to change, pumpkin spiced everything is up for grabs, and the OFC office and Camp Akiva prepare for retreat season. Two teen retreats will wind down 2018, with...

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REFLECTIONS – MAY 2018

As April turns into May, we’re running full speed toward Royal Family Kids Camp! Sure, we still have a Summit retreat this month, but preparations for camp are being made, registration for June campers is already full, and trainings for a summer full of fun are scheduled to begin June...

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Reflections – April 2018: LT, 204 and a beautiful letter

The Ambassadors of Hope Dinner & Auction took place on March 24th and if you missed it this year, you missed quite a night! LaDainian Tomlinson shared his incredible story, one of our foster/adopt families gave their testimony on stage, and over $204,000 was raised for hurting...

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Reflections – November 2017

The month of October was full of more TREATS than tricks! We received a check for over $16,000 from Dr. Parker and the staff at DFW Smiles through the Smiles for Life foundation and the charity motorcycle ride they hosted in May. Talk about a TREAT!! We are incredibly grateful to be...

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Reflections – October 2017

September was a VERY full month for OFC. Onward & Upward! Our first fall retreat of the year was attended by about 50 teens, ages 13-15, who enjoyed a variety of outdoor activities, delicious meals, and insightful sessions taught by Ricky & Allison Lewis. The weather was beautiful, so we...

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The Fishing Queen

Ahh - the soft morning breeze, light ripples on the water - this was the scene at the fishing station this beautiful, cool morning. Suddenly, the lakeside peace was splintered by camper Hailey’s cry, “I’ve got something!”  Beth, her counselor yelled, “Reel it in, hurry!”  Frantically Hailey...

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