64, from a bout of pneumonia she contracted while walking the five miles (8 km) between Bayland Orphans’ Home and her Faith Home. DePelchin often opted for this walk instead of riding a carriage in order to save a nickel that could be spent on the children. To carry on her work, DePelchin's friends and family secured a charter on March 24, 1893, to incorporate DePelchin Faith Home officially. When asked what DePelchin would call her institution, she responded, "I suppose I will have to call it my 'faith home.' I'm entirely dependent on my faith in God and the good people of Houston to support it." Name and address changes 1892: DePelchin dubs 2500 Washington Avenue, the address of Agnes Perry's house, her “faith home.” On March 24, 1893, after DePelchin's death, a charter is secured so that her work can be continued. 1899: Because of a growing number of children in its care, the DePelchin Faith Home moves to a larger building on the corner of Chenevert and Pierce Streets. 1913: An even larger building is constructed at 2700 Albany Street to accommodate the growing number of children. 1928: The institution's charter is renewed and its name changes to "DePelchin Faith Home and Children’s Bureau" in order to reflect the enlarged scope of the former Faith Home. The agency's new charter extends its field of services to include the general care of children, including foster home service, adoption, and protective work. 1934: A farm near Spring, Texas, is acquired for use as a summer camp. 1937: Partially with the help of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), construction on a lot at 100 Sandman Street begins. 1983: The name is changed from "DePelchin Faith Home and Children’s Bureau" to "DePelchin Children’s Center," the name the organization still carries today, and one that better reflects its expanded services. 2002: Following a successful capital campaign, DePelchin Children's Center moves into a large, new facility with the address of 4950 Memorial Drive, where the facility occupies the same physical lot as before. 2006: DePelchin was selected as the charitable partner of the Texas Bowl, which has donated more than $2 million in funding and millions in publicity support over the years. 2012: DePelchin expanded its footprint beyond Houston by merging with Caring Family Network, a foster care and adoption agency with offices in Austin, San Antonio, and Lubbock. 2022: The Boards of