WElcome
At Epworth Family Resources, we believe all of God’s people are of worth and value.
Since 1889, formerly known as Mothers’ Jewels Home and later Epworth Village, Epworth Family Resources has provided compassionate, family-centered services to children, youth, and families across Nebraska.
Guided by our Christ-centered mission, we provide hope, healing, and support to children, youth, and families facing crisis and uncertainty. We are committed to strengthening families, preventing abuse and neglect whenever possible, and helping reduce the stress and trauma that can impact the well-being of children and youth. Through compassionate care and meaningful support, we work to help families remain strong, connected, and safe.
Epworth Family Resources is proud to be a National Mission Institution of United Women in Faith, formerly United Methodist Women, and affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
Today, as we have for generations, we continue to bring hope and healing to children, youth, and families across Nebraska.
Since 1889, formerly known as Mothers’ Jewels Home and later Epworth Village, Epworth Family Resources has provided compassionate, family-centered services to children, youth, and families across Nebraska.
Guided by our Christ-centered mission, we provide hope, healing, and support to children, youth, and families facing crisis and uncertainty. We are committed to strengthening families, preventing abuse and neglect whenever possible, and helping reduce the stress and trauma that can impact the well-being of children and youth. Through compassionate care and meaningful support, we work to help families remain strong, connected, and safe.
Epworth Family Resources is proud to be a National Mission Institution of United Women in Faith, formerly United Methodist Women, and affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
Today, as we have for generations, we continue to bring hope and healing to children, youth, and families across Nebraska.
history
Epworth Family Resources has a rich and inspiring history rooted in compassion, service, and a commitment to strengthening children, youth, and families across Nebraska. Since 1889, we have remained dedicated to providing hope, healing, and support to those we serve. Click “Learn More” to explore the history and legacy of Epworth Family Resources.
Board of Directors and Leadership Team
Epworth Family Resources is a Christian-based non-profit and is proud to employ individuals from diverse backgrounds who have come together to use their gifts to serve God and Nebraska’s precious children and families!
At Epworth Family Resources we work together as a team. We believe our program is only as successful as the leadership who care for the families and children we are here to serve.
At Epworth Family Resources we work together as a team. We believe our program is only as successful as the leadership who care for the families and children we are here to serve.
Meet the board
Lynn wallasky
President
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Pastor trudy hanke
vice-president
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richard mcdougall
treasurer
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Joyce solomon
Secretary |
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mary ellen kilmer
Board member |
Board of Directors:
Lynn Wallasky (President), Trudy Hanke (Vice-President), Richard McDougall (Treasurer), Joyce Solomon (Secretary), Paixao Baptista, Jenelle Erb, Roberta Cool, Mary Ellen Kilmer, Rev. Charles Murithi, Louise Niemann, and Todd Seifert. Ex-Officio: Margaret Donovan - Epworth Family Resources CEO, Gene Robb - Epworth Village Foundation President and Bishop David Wilson - Bishop of the Great Plains United Methodist Conference.
Lynn Wallasky (President), Trudy Hanke (Vice-President), Richard McDougall (Treasurer), Joyce Solomon (Secretary), Paixao Baptista, Jenelle Erb, Roberta Cool, Mary Ellen Kilmer, Rev. Charles Murithi, Louise Niemann, and Todd Seifert. Ex-Officio: Margaret Donovan - Epworth Family Resources CEO, Gene Robb - Epworth Village Foundation President and Bishop David Wilson - Bishop of the Great Plains United Methodist Conference.
Meet Our management Team
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Margaret Donovan
Chief Executive Officer |
mary plock
Chief Administrative Officer |
Julie Troy
Development Manager |
Rochelle raymond
Human Resources/ Administrative Assistant |
Pete Dennis
Director of In-Home Family
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Sheryl Canales
Director of Foster Care Program |
Brenda Lemburg |
Accounting |
collaborations
Accreditation & Licenses
- Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
- Adoption & Foster Care Child Placing Agency
- Licensed Child Caring Agency
- CAFCON - Children and Family Coalition of Nebraska
- Family Focused Treatment Association
- General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church
- Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association
- York County Development Corporation
- Nebraska Court Appointed Special Advocates
- York County Community Coalition
- Voices for Children
- Nebraska Helpline
- Nebraska Children and Families Foundation
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