How do we do it?

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Is there A Charge For The Children's Care?

None is demanded or expected as this is a charity. If the legal guardian is able, Mountain Mission School encourages this person to contribute such funds as he is able to help defray the expense of caring for his charge. As small as these amounts normally are, seeking to help one’s own family has scriptural basis. Further, such gestures, upon the part of the family, helps the child to have a more positive outlook toward his/her living.

Does Mountain Mission School Receive Any Federal or State Financial Aid?

No. Since Mountain Mission School operates as an independent home and since the school wishes to retain total freedom of decision and movement in seeking to serve a child’s need where and when it exists, it does not receive Federal or State aid, including welfare. Top

How IS The Work Funded?

The program and work depends entirely upon gifts from individuals, businesses, and churches (primarily Churches of Christ and Christian Churches). Mountain Mission School has no professional or salaried solicitors. All contributions are made directly to Mountain Mission School and are used to help provide care and nurture for Mountain Mission School’s children. Some persons donate good usable clothing which the children may use. Others give funds especially earmarked to purchase new clothing for the children.

Other persons donate food items which help to feed the children. Still other people participate in special projects that provide all sorts of materials and advantages for the children. Top

Who Manages The School?

The self perpetuating Board of Trustees composed of Christian business and professional men and women, manage the school. Many of these people reside in or near the Grundy area. Top

What Kind Of Leadership Does Mountain Mission School Have?

Cynthia S.  Rodda,  President

Holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Milligan College and an MBA from King College. She grew up at Mountain Mission School and now serves as president.  Top

Charliece S. Swiney, Executive Secretary and Treasurer

Holds a Bachelor of Arts degree degree in Human Relations from Milligan College. Having extensive experience in office procedures and practices in the private sector and previously at the Pentagon, she serves as office manager, social worker and Treasurer of the Corporation. Top

Ernest R. Hertzog, Vice President for Home Life

Began his ministry with Mountain Mission School in 1972. He assists the president, and is in charge of the operational procedures of all campus residences. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Milligan College and a Master of Education in Counseling degree from East Tennessee State University. Top

Working at Mountain Mission School.

Working at Mountain Mission School is both very challenging and rewarding. If you are interested in learning more about joining the staff contact Cynthia Rodda, Charliece Swiney, or Ernie Hertzog for additional information. Top