by UMFS Admin | Sep 26, 2017 | Articles, News
“My connection with UMFS started when I was a little girl,” reflected Carolyn Wake. UMFS was founded in 1900 as an orphanage, and local churches helped support the orphans who lived there. Carolyn fondly remembers an orphan named Audrey who often stayed with her...
by UMFS Admin | Sep 21, 2017 | Articles, News
Each month UMFS recognizes one of our employees as the Unwavering Champion of the Month. This award celebrates the UMFS mission and how our employees bring that mission to life. Our mission: UMFS is an unwavering champion for high-risk children and families,...
by UMFS Admin | Sep 19, 2017 | Articles, News
The first thing you notice when meeting Joyce Lancaster is her big warm welcoming smile, which is often accompanied by her cheerful laugh. Joyce’s warm personality helps her connect with the students she tutors in the UMFS Courage to Succeed program. Courage to...
by UMFS Admin | Sep 9, 2017 | Articles, News
“I was extremely nervous, but also extremely excited,” shared Sophia. Sophia Booker was one of three youth moderators at the Virginia Gubernatorial Candidate Forum. The September 8th event was sponsored by Voices for Virginia’s Children to enable Virginians to hear...
by UMFS Admin | Sep 5, 2017 | Articles, Champions, News
The menu for today is rack of lamb served with roasted asparagus, glazed carrots and quinoa, with a berry trifle for dessert. You might think you’re dining in a five star restaurant, but this menu was developed and prepared by the UMFS Charterhouse School culinary...
