About Us
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Promises for Families began in 2005 as Promise Camp, a summer camp and outreach ministry of the Episcopal Church in Northwest Texas
and Rev. Roland Rose, Deacon. Promise Camp Director, Katy Hoskins, wanted to expand the camps to reach greater numbers of children
and expand the program to include year round mentoring opportunities in local schools and with the families. This vision has become
Promises for Families, Inc.
Over the years, the programs used at camp were integrated and refined to become our signature combination of music, art, movement and
nature. The incorporation of these four essential elements address different learning modalities in children, and work together to create a
powerful atmosphere of fun, healing and acceptance.
Our activities are led by professional instructors and counselors who are well qualified and have experience working with at-risk, traumatized,
or grieving children. Please see our Programs & Camps page for additional information. We partner with organizations with host facilities to
provide programs at no charge to the campers.
The mission of the foundation is to provide quality summer camp, after school programs and academic tutoring for children whose lives have
been impacted by parental incarceration.
We welcome your interest in the program. Currently camps are planned with the YMCA, Girl Scouts of Central Texas, Episcopal Dioceses of
Oklahoma and Texas and school year programs are in place with the YMCA of San Angelo and Tom Green County Library. Please see the
Contact Page to send us an inquiry.
and Rev. Roland Rose, Deacon. Promise Camp Director, Katy Hoskins, wanted to expand the camps to reach greater numbers of children
and expand the program to include year round mentoring opportunities in local schools and with the families. This vision has become
Promises for Families, Inc.
Over the years, the programs used at camp were integrated and refined to become our signature combination of music, art, movement and
nature. The incorporation of these four essential elements address different learning modalities in children, and work together to create a
powerful atmosphere of fun, healing and acceptance.
Our activities are led by professional instructors and counselors who are well qualified and have experience working with at-risk, traumatized,
or grieving children. Please see our Programs & Camps page for additional information. We partner with organizations with host facilities to
provide programs at no charge to the campers.
The mission of the foundation is to provide quality summer camp, after school programs and academic tutoring for children whose lives have
been impacted by parental incarceration.
We welcome your interest in the program. Currently camps are planned with the YMCA, Girl Scouts of Central Texas, Episcopal Dioceses of
Oklahoma and Texas and school year programs are in place with the YMCA of San Angelo and Tom Green County Library. Please see the
Contact Page to send us an inquiry.
| No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an unchartered land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit. -- Helen Keller |
Katy Hoskins, M.Ed., has worked with adolescents for the
past 25 years in the Texas public school system and
through agency programs. She has certifications in
special education, counseling, secondary history, art &
science and a B.S. in ecology. She and Arthur have
worked together at summer camps for children of the
incarcerated since 2005. She is a certified YogaKids
instructor and trained in Health Rhythms Group
Empowerment drumming. She lives in West Texas with
her family on their horse and cattle ranch. You can
reach Katy at katy@promisesforfamilies.org.
past 25 years in the Texas public school system and
through agency programs. She has certifications in
special education, counseling, secondary history, art &
science and a B.S. in ecology. She and Arthur have
worked together at summer camps for children of the
incarcerated since 2005. She is a certified YogaKids
instructor and trained in Health Rhythms Group
Empowerment drumming. She lives in West Texas with
her family on their horse and cattle ranch. You can
reach Katy at katy@promisesforfamilies.org.
Arthur L. Thompson is a professional musician who has
spent the last fifteen years working with children and at-risk
adolescents in addition to his musical career. He works with
private and public schools in Oklahoma and the Tulsa Arts
and Humanities Council. He is the creator of Math & Music,
a K-3rd grade math curriculum using drums as a tool for
learning math concepts, and Drums Speak, an enrichment
program promoting health and wellness. Currently a
member of Tom Braxton's band, he has played and
recorded with Wayman Tisdale, Marcus Miller, Dave Koz
and Toby Keith. Arthur can be reached at
arthur@arthurthompsondrums.com.
spent the last fifteen years working with children and at-risk
adolescents in addition to his musical career. He works with
private and public schools in Oklahoma and the Tulsa Arts
and Humanities Council. He is the creator of Math & Music,
a K-3rd grade math curriculum using drums as a tool for
learning math concepts, and Drums Speak, an enrichment
program promoting health and wellness. Currently a
member of Tom Braxton's band, he has played and
recorded with Wayman Tisdale, Marcus Miller, Dave Koz
and Toby Keith. Arthur can be reached at
arthur@arthurthompsondrums.com.
Mr. Curt W. Hoskins is a rancher and
entrepreneur, and serves as chair of
the Promises for Families Board. A
fifth generation Texas rancher, he
enjoys raising cattle and horses and
supporting Promises for Families with
sound financial advice. Although more
at home on the ranch, he joins the PfF
family for the annual Children's Fair in
San Angelo each year, and is a source
of tremendous support and
encouragement for the rest of the PfF
family.
entrepreneur, and serves as chair of
the Promises for Families Board. A
fifth generation Texas rancher, he
enjoys raising cattle and horses and
supporting Promises for Families with
sound financial advice. Although more
at home on the ranch, he joins the PfF
family for the annual Children's Fair in
San Angelo each year, and is a source
of tremendous support and
encouragement for the rest of the PfF
family.
Rev. Roland Rose, Deacon, is known
throughout the Episcopal church in
Northwest Texas for his leadership
activities with camping programs. After
seeing a need for ministry to the children
of the people he served in prison, he
founded Promise Camp, a summer camp
for children with an incarcerated parent.
He led the Promise Camp program for six
years, and joyfully embraced the mission
of Promises for Families. We are very
fortunate to have Roland's vision and
enthusiasm as a part of our leadership.
Roland is active in ministries in west
Texas, including the Santa Maria de
Virgin Jubilee Center, Casa de Amigos,
and St. Augustine's Episcopal Anglican
Church in his new home in St.
Petersburg, Florida.
throughout the Episcopal church in
Northwest Texas for his leadership
activities with camping programs. After
seeing a need for ministry to the children
of the people he served in prison, he
founded Promise Camp, a summer camp
for children with an incarcerated parent.
He led the Promise Camp program for six
years, and joyfully embraced the mission
of Promises for Families. We are very
fortunate to have Roland's vision and
enthusiasm as a part of our leadership.
Roland is active in ministries in west
Texas, including the Santa Maria de
Virgin Jubilee Center, Casa de Amigos,
and St. Augustine's Episcopal Anglican
Church in his new home in St.
Petersburg, Florida.
Rev. Judith Burgess is the rector of the
Episcopal Church in Lincoln County, New
Mexico. Ordained to the priesthood in
1985, she has led congregations in
Connecticut, Virginia, Texas and New
Mexico. As the vicar of the Episcopal
Mission of the Big Bend, she was
instrumental in building a school in
Terlingua, Texas through the Big Bend
Education Corporation. The success of
this endeavor enabled students in this
remote area of west Texas to attend a
local high school without the burden of a
five hour daily bus ride to the nearest
school in Alpine, Texas. Judy's
commitment to all of God's children is
absolute, and includes her many rescued
canine and equine friends at her home in
New Mexico.
Episcopal Church in Lincoln County, New
Mexico. Ordained to the priesthood in
1985, she has led congregations in
Connecticut, Virginia, Texas and New
Mexico. As the vicar of the Episcopal
Mission of the Big Bend, she was
instrumental in building a school in
Terlingua, Texas through the Big Bend
Education Corporation. The success of
this endeavor enabled students in this
remote area of west Texas to attend a
local high school without the burden of a
five hour daily bus ride to the nearest
school in Alpine, Texas. Judy's
commitment to all of God's children is
absolute, and includes her many rescued
canine and equine friends at her home in
New Mexico.
| Melinda Boshears serves as Development Director for the foundation. She is a teacher and grant writer, and a native west Texan. Shown here with her son, Jaden, at our 2012 Prude Ranch Camp. Jaden has also volunteered with Promises. You can reach Melinda at melinda@promisesforfamilies.org |
Molly Karp and Katie Bearden at our Star Party
McDonald Observatory, August 11, 2012
McDonald Observatory, August 11, 2012
| Kaci Childers of Abilene, Texas and Molly Karp of San Angelo, Texas are our summer staff for the 2012 camping season. Both women are seniors at Angelo State University majoring in Social Work, and both are active in the ASU chapter of the Student Social Work Association. This is the second year for both to be affiliated with PfF, and they have volunteered at numerous programs throughout the school year. |
From Left to Right:
Molly Karp - lead counselor
Tonya Ball - Dance instructor
Katy Hoskins
Elisha Simpson - Yoga instructor
Arthur Thompson - Music Director
Kaci Childrers - counselor
Katie Bearden - counselor
at Camp Tex Lake with the Girl
Scouts of Central Texas
Molly Karp - lead counselor
Tonya Ball - Dance instructor
Katy Hoskins
Elisha Simpson - Yoga instructor
Arthur Thompson - Music Director
Kaci Childrers - counselor
Katie Bearden - counselor
at Camp Tex Lake with the Girl
Scouts of Central Texas
| Bishop Kendrick with campers Michael and Joe at Prude Ranch in August of 2012. |
| YogaKids with Elisha Simpson at Camp TexLake |
Mrs. Betty Jones is a long time west
Texas resident. She is a member of
Emmanuel Episcopal Church and has
served two terms as a vestry member at
Emmanuel. Betty and her husband,
Mike, are active in community affairs,
especially performing and visual arts
organizations in San Angelo. Betty is a
graduate of the Universtiy of Texas, and
taught Kindergarten and 1st Grade
students considered at-risk and English
as a second language (ESL) before
she retired. She has a real heart for
working with children and assists with
tutoring Promises students each week.
In 2012, Betty graduated from the
Theological Seminary of the South
(Sewanee) Education for Ministry
program.
Texas resident. She is a member of
Emmanuel Episcopal Church and has
served two terms as a vestry member at
Emmanuel. Betty and her husband,
Mike, are active in community affairs,
especially performing and visual arts
organizations in San Angelo. Betty is a
graduate of the Universtiy of Texas, and
taught Kindergarten and 1st Grade
students considered at-risk and English
as a second language (ESL) before
she retired. She has a real heart for
working with children and assists with
tutoring Promises students each week.
In 2012, Betty graduated from the
Theological Seminary of the South
(Sewanee) Education for Ministry
program.