Kezia DePelchin Society

Society of Support The Kezia DePelchin Society (KDS) is DePelchin’s giving society which provides individuals an opportunity to carry on the mission and legacy of DePelchin’s founder, Kezia Payne DePelchin. Members of the society make a significant commitment to safeguarding the lives of children through their gifts of time and treasure. Members of the society are recognized for their continued leadership and support of DePelchin Children Center. Kezia’s belief in the generosity of Houstonians is still realized through society members’ unflagging support. Leap of Faith 1892, Kezia Payne DePelchin took a leap of faith and accepted into her care three orphaned infants for whom no other accommodations were available. Not a woman of means Kezia relied on the kindness and generosity of her fellow Houstonians to help support the children. Within a few short weeks, Kezia was able to move the children into a small, rented house on Washington Avenue where "faith Home" was born. Just six months after starting her orphanage, Kezia contracted pneumonia and died. Moved by her dedication and touched by the tragedy, the Houston community embraced Kezia's vision, adopted the home, and helped it grow. Faith Home is now DePelchin Children's Center.

The Call to LEAD Kezia DePelchin Society members actively care for hurting children through "LEAD": Leadership in giving Engagement in volunteer opportunities Awareness of children's mental health issues Dedication to DePelchin's mission View Membership Benefits Levels of Support Friend               ......... $1,250 Patron              ......... $2,500 Benefactor         ......... $5,000 Lifetime              .......... $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 How to Join Join the Kezia DePelchin Society by making a gift online or mail to: Office of Advancement, DePelchin Children's Center, 4950 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77007.  Kezia DePelchin Society Members Lifetime Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Allen III Cynthia and Michael Barrett * Sean G. Boutros, M.D. * Jeanne and Jay Chaffee Dr. E. Lane Coco Helen and Terry Gebert Diana and Russell Hawkins Peggy and Mark Heeg Jennifer and Wesley Kern * Lora Jean Kilroy Nancy and Rich Kinder Janice and Bob McNair 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 *   * Denotes additional gift in 2011, beyond Lifetime membership. Benefactor Anonymous Sue Nan and Rod Cutsinger Debra and Mark Gregg Debbi M. Johnstone and Carlos Holguin Melissa and Steven Kean Gay and Richard Lydecker Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Magne Leslie and Shannon Sasser Selina and Bryan Stanford Robin and Kurt Stratmann Patron Joan and Stanford Alexander Susan and Ignatius Distefano Karey and Phillip Dye Clare Attwell Glassell Katheryn and Miles Harper Mary and Jim Henderson Elise and Russell Joseph Ginni and Richard Mithoff Arlene and Ken Nelson Deb Parks and Mark Bouzek Gayle M. Rettig, Ph.D. Mr. and Mrs. David M. Smith Ellie and Jack Sweeney Jennifer Waldner Carol and Rich Walton  Friend Julie and Drew Alexander Judy and Jeffery Allen Kim and Kent Altsuler Ellen and John Bass Mari and Bret Bosker Mary Ann Carrico Lea and Steve Cherek Barbara K. Chiles Emma and Eli Cipolla Nancy I. Cook, Ph.D. Andrea and Bob Crawmer Laurie and Scott Dorfman Anne and Charles Duncan Mary and Stephen Dyer Ann A. Eutsler Erin Ferris and Jason Smith Doe and Henry Florsheim Merrill and Joe Hafner Maureen and Jim Hackett Jennifer and Sam Hansen Nancy and Bob Hartman Barbara and Ernest Henley Carrie and Howard Horne Gwendolyn A. Huskey Jenifer and Scott Jarriel Amy and Scot Johnson Jesse H. Jones II Amy and Paul Lampi Susan L. Lawhon Sara and Jim Ledbetter Geraldine and Kenneth Lehrer Pam and Edgar Lovett Margot and Jon Madsen Flo and Bill McGee SuEllen and Curtis Mooney Sara and Bill Morgan Roxann and Tim Neumann Carol Ann and Bob Paddock Ann Peebles Angela and Stewart Pisecco Peggy and Jeff Pugh Lynn and Bill Rafferty  Wanda Woody-Roberts and Mark Roberts Peggy and Bill Roe Marie and Bill Saltmer Mary Eliza and Park Shaper Barbara and Louis Sklar John E. Stokes Kelley and Harper Trammell Monica and Chetan Vagholkar Mary Kristen and David Valentine Geraldina and Scott Wise    To learn more about the Kezia DePelchin Society contact Mari Bosker at  mbosker@depelchin.org  or 713-802-7648.