United Regional's Garden Club Adopts Patsy's House Porches

The club will maintain and refresh the porch planters throughout the year.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 7:37pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of vibrant spring flowers in planters on a porch, blurred in a warm, soft focus to convey a sense of community and celebration.United Regional's Garden Club brings seasonal cheer to the porches of Patsy's House, a children's advocacy center, in a heartwarming community partnership.Wichita Falls Today

United Regional's Garden Club has announced that it will be adopting the porches at Patsy's House, a children's advocacy center in Wichita Falls, Texas. The club will maintain and refresh the porch planters throughout the next year, changing them seasonally.

Why it matters

This partnership between United Regional's Garden Club and Patsy's House helps raise awareness about child abuse during April, which is Child Abuse Awareness Month. The porch adoption project also brings the community together to support the important work of the children's advocacy center.

The details

The United Regional Garden Club will be responsible for maintaining and refreshing the porch planters at Patsy's House, located at 1411 10th Street in Wichita Falls. The project was made possible through the generous support of Smith's Gardentown, North Texas ENA, and United Regional's Trauma Services, Emergency, and SANE departments.

  • The porch adoption project will run for the next year, with the planters being changed seasonally.
  • A recognition and photo opportunity event will be held at Patsy's House on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

The players

United Regional's Garden Club

A community gardening group that has adopted the porches at Patsy's House to maintain and refresh the porch planters throughout the year.

Patsy's House

A children's advocacy center located in Wichita Falls, Texas that provides support and resources for victims of child abuse.

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What’s next

The United Regional Garden Club will continue maintaining and refreshing the porch planters at Patsy's House throughout the year, with seasonal changes.

The takeaway

This partnership between United Regional's Garden Club and Patsy's House is a heartwarming example of how the community can come together to support important causes and raise awareness during significant months like Child Abuse Awareness Month.