In the season finale of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” the beneficiaries are Bernard McFarland and his three sons, Courtney, Curtis and Dominique. Bernard McFarland is an amazing guy and even more amazing father. He knew he wanted to give something to youngsters in his community where they could be involved after school. And with that aim in mind, McFarland started “Pack House 2000” to mentor and give food to the minds of young people and to keep them away from street. He provides them with books and a place to hang out. He tries to instill a habit of reading in them.
Pack House began as a shed in Bernard McFarland's backyard in Indianapolis. But through his perseverance and hard work Bernard has been able to help so many people from his old house, but now with the new library, Pack House 2000 will live on. With all of the educational tools, and the books, and the new technology that was placed in there, these kids will be able to expand their horizons to new levels.
Bernard McFarland grew up in an impoverished household, but graduated from college and served in the military. When he returned to Indianapolis with his sons, he found that in his community violence was on the rise and young people were dropping out of school. He embarked on a mission to change those scenarios via his “Pack House 2000” program that is dedicated to expanding young minds and horizons.
In another surprise, all three McFarland boys were given full ride scholarships at Butler University. We hope they take full advantage of this opportunity. Knowledge is power.
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