It may be useful to note that the History of Names for Methodist Mission Home has

not always been "Methodist." What we perceive as tradition may not be as restrictive as we think.

1895-1902 1909 1943 1961 1998 2001

San Antonio Rescue Home San Antonio Mission Home Ttaining School Texas Mission Home & Training School Methodist Mission Home of Texas Methodist Family & Rehabilitation Services Methodist Mission Home

Sources: Books by Spencer Stockwell & Ted Richardson

6487 Whitby Road San Antonio, TX 78240

Formely Methodist Mission Home

Strategic View to 2017

Mission Statement

Providence Place offers hope to individuals facing spiritually, emotionally and physically challenging circumstances, so they may lead enriched, rewarding and satisfying lives. Through professional guidance and compassionate support, teens and young women facing unplanned pregnancy and families considering adoption make mutually beneficial decisions. Through transitional education including life skills and vocational training, young adults with disabilities and those who are deaf develop confidence and competence to reach their personal level of independent living.

Vision Statement
Providence Place will be the recognized leader in adoption and services for people with disabilities fulfilling the needs of people we serve. Building families and giving every child a safe and loving home Educating every child, youth and adult about adoption as a loving alternative Eliminating barriers for people with disabilities to achieve their personal best Committed to innovation and collaborative relationships to positively impact the lives of people we serve

Core Values
We value abundant life for the people we serve through our commitment and dedication to...
Sincere and loving care We believe that love is the underlying principle for success, and that one must continually make deposits into the emotional bank account of others in order to strengthen relationships. Meeting their needs and exceeding their expectations We know we can provide solutions only to those problems we understand; therefore, we listen! Respecting their diverse individual needs MMH fosters an environment where diversity is valued, quality of life is enhanced, and individual aspirations are fulfilled. We embrace diversity as an essential component in the way we do business. Finding creative solutions and remaining flexible to the changing needs of our communities Building and maintaining long-term partnerships with our communities to understand the changing needs and provide an exceptional level of service delivered with passion, integrity, innovation and consistency. Responsible stewardship of the people and resources entrusted to our care The earth is the Lords and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it (Psalm 24:1). Each of us as individuals and all of us together, accept the challenge to take good care of each other, our community, our gifts, and our environment. Making the best possible use of our resources is everyones responsibility. Providing opportunities for spiritual development We believe the development of the spiritual dimension of life is as important as the physical, mental and emotional dimensions. Ongoing development of our team to enhance our knowledge and expertise We encourage continuing education for our team. We believe employee development will ensure our long term success. Upholding the highest standard of honesty and integrity By applying the principles of trust, honesty, respect, integrity and commitment, we nurture and maximize talent to the benefit of each individual as well as the organization.

I do not at all understand the mystery of grace - only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us.

Anne Lamott

The Process of Selecting Our New Name

Primary Reasons to Adopt a New Name:

Aligning our name with expanded services Opportunity to reach out to a broader audience Desire to appeal to younger, more diverse donors, volunteers and people in need of our services Confusion with Methodist Childrens Home in Waco