Leadership at Epworth Village
Epworth Village 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 Village 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.
Ethics
At Epworth Village 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.
Ethics
- We accord respect to each person as an individual with inherent worth.
- We fully utilize our professional skills to obtain the permanence of a family life in the least restrictive environment appropriate to the client’s needs.
- We consider the child and the family, indivisible although separated, as the client system.
- We ensure the opportunity for each person to develop personal spiritual beliefs within the context of our Christian agency.
- We maintain a safe environment for clients, employees and guests.
- We serve only clients for whom our programs are appropriate.
- We represent our services and goals honestly and openly.
- We plan carefully and realistically, with and for each client and family.
- We develop, implement and evaluate family unit goals with each client and family.
- We provide and obtain for our clients the best resources possible.
- We advocate improving social conditions and resources beneficial to children and the family life.
- We strive to enhance the talents, techniques and compassion of those in our employ.
- We continually review the relevance, appropriateness and effectiveness of our services.
Board of Directors |
Epworth Village Foundation |
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“It is very fulfilling to be a part of Epworth Village where so many young people and families are being served and directed toward healthy lives and relationships. The atmosphere of hope is an encouragement to all who are connected with their program and the work that is being carried on. I am grateful for my opportunity to be involved with such an effective mission.” ~ Rev. Art Phillips, York First United Methodist Church ~
Bottom L-R: Jenice Epp, Louise Niemann (President, Esther Hay (Vice-Pres), Barb McIlnay, Jan Hauser, Renee Mattox (Secretary)
Top L-R: Tom Hyde, Warren Schoming, Pastor Ralph Gaines (Pres-Elect), Pastor Tamara Holtz, Ben Garrett (Treas)
Not Pictured: Rev. Lance Clay, Roberta Cool, Dr. Patrick Hotovy, Jeremy Janzen, Susan Kringle, Pastor Art Phillips, Pastor Wayne Reynolds, Bishop Ann Scherer-Simpson and Marilyn Zehring. Ex-Officio members of the board are Margaret Donovan- Epworth Village CEO, Kristi Scheele- Epworth Village Foundation President and Bishop Ruben Saenz, Jr. - Bishop of the Great Plains Conference.
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The Epworth Village Foundation is . . .
" . . . dedicated to providing a permanent foundation and financial support to Epworth Village, Inc. In doing so; extending a healing touch to children and families in the name of Christ." The Epworth Village Foundation is the vehicle in place to financially enhance and support the work of Epworth Village, Inc. As our investments grow because of the generosity of donors like you, the Foundation will continue to offer on-going financial assistance to ensure the future of Epworth Village, Inc. and aid as programs expand. We are committed to investing funds wisely so that services can be in place for children and families for generations to come. Foundation Board:
Kristi Scheele (President) Gene Robb (Vice President) Suzanne Vanous (Secretary) Cindy Naber (Treasurer) Rhonda Barrows Pastor Dan Spearow Celeste Napier Fran Crowe Ben Royal |
Administration
Margaret Donovan
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer