Interested in becoming an advocate?
Contact Christy Harrison, at Purdue for LifeAdvocates of the Center for Families
Since 1994, individual donors and organizations have made the decision to support research that impacts families. In its creation, the Center worked with donors to create an honorary level of giving – The Center for Families Advocates. The Advocate donor level acknowledges those who have donated more than $10,000 to the Center. They have given to the Center in many ways including a onetime gift, or a pledge of $1000 per year for 10 years.
Become a 30in30 Advocate!
Support Strong Families – Strong Future!
The Center for Families continues to recruit its newest advocates! With gratitude to many generous individuals, CFF has been able to support family research that addresses changing needs of families and facilitates their significant contributions to society for 30 years. Advocates ensure the work of the Center will address current needs and issues families are facing and identify resources to help strengthen all families. With a gift of $10,000, you help ensure the work of the center will be supported for the next 30 years. Contact Christy Harrison, at Purdue for Life, to learn more!
Endowments Created by Advocates
- Virginia Gould Butterfield Endowment. Created to honor Virginia to support the work of the Center for Families.
- Ruth E. Chappell Endowment for the Center for Families.
- Dr. Helen Clark Endowment Fund. Created to support the work of the Center for Families.
- Leo and Elva Levien Family Endowment. Endowed scholarship by Betty Krejci to support graduate student research.
- Bob L. and Joyce Beery Miles Research Enhancement Grant. Endowed by Bob Miles and Joyce Beery Miles to support undergraduate research.
- Dr. Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth Graduate Student Research Recognition Grant. Created in her honor as recognition of her leadership as the director of the Center for Families.
- Studorschka Interdisciplinary Research Grant. Endowed by Travis Dorsch and Breanna Studenka to support graduate research across campus.
- Robert O. and Zelma C Swaim Memorial Endowment. Created to enhance the quality of family relationships.
Who are our Advocates?
*Denotes charter advocates from 1994
- Lorene Burkhart, Founding Donor, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Dr. Kemal and Cheryl Altinkemer, Lafayette, Indiana
- Tom Brademas, Mishawaka, Indiana
- In honor of Virginia Gould Butterfield, Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Ruth Daniel and Jack E. Chappell,* Concord, Massachusetts
- Dr. Helen Clark, West Lafayette, Indiana
- Deborah Myers Cook,* Carmel, Indiana
- Gladys V. Cox*, Orlando, Florida
- Kitty and Ken Decker,* Lafayette, Indiana
- Travis Dorsch and Bree Studenka, Logan, Utah
- David and Peggy Dunlap, Lafayette, Indiana
- Dr. Melissa Franks and Brian Alkire, West Lafayette, Indiana
- Georgia L. Foster,* West Lafayette, Indiana
- Mary E. Fuqua,* West Lafayette, Indiana
- Deanna Goff Greve,* Indianapolis, Indiana
- Polly Greve,* Indianapolis, Indiana
- Steven Hancook* honoring Ann C. Hancook, West Lafayette, Indiana
- Gary and Jane Horner, Bunker Hill, Indiana
- Betty Lou Jones Johnson,* Cincinnati, Ohio
- Jennie Lu Jones,* Lafayette, Indiana
- Catherine L. Justice, Crawfordsville, Indiana
- Virginia Kelly Karnes,* San Diego, California
- Kate Kester and Jeff Curiel, Zionsville, Indiana
- Rhonda Swaim Kittle,* Carmel, Indiana
- Linda and John Konkle,* Carmel, Indiana
- Betty Levien Krejci, Portland, Oregon
- Jane Shade Link,* Sunman, Indiana
- Shelley and Michael MacDermid Wadsworth, West Lafayette, Indiana
- Bob and Joyce Beery Miles, Lafayette, Indiana
- Marilyn Richardson Moore,* Three Rivers, Michigan
- Margaret Nesbitt Murphy,* Lafayette, Indiana
- Margaret Offenbacker,* Columbus, Indiana
- Jean Eichacker and Bill Pfaff,* Medina, Ohio
- Barbara Plochman honoring Mabel V. Poe Bauman,* Winnetka, Illinois
- Bonnie Graham Rabert,* St. Simons Island, Georgia
- Nancy Hager Rand,* Durham, North Carolina
- Dr. Karyl and Eugene Rickard,* Zionsville, Indiana
- Suzann Shackleton,* Pine Village, Indiana
- Evelyn Schuber, Wilmette, Illinois
- Joanna B. Smith,* Rochester, Indiana
- Linda Hansen Smith,* Mansfield, Ohio
- Zelma C. Swaim, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Marthellen Ratcliff Van Scoyoc*, El Paso, Texas
- Barbara and Doug Vawter*, Zionsville, Indiana
- Margaret E. Waidelich,* Rancho Santa Fe, California
- Dr. Oliver Wendt, West Lafayette, Indiana/Potsdam, Germany
- Patricia Wheaton, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Dorothy D. Wiggins,* Boca Raton, Florida
- Anna K. Williams,* Crown Point, Indiana
- Carol Burchby Wollert,* Venice, Florida
Thank you to all the advocates for their support of the work of the Center for Families!
Milestones Thoughout the Years