T WENTY-THI RTE E N
WHERE GRIEVING HEARTS HEAL.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WHO WE ARE.............................................................. 5
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS............................. 10
OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS............................ 11
A LETTER FROM OUR DIRECTOR..........................13
WISHES GRANTED.....................................................15
BEN’S STORY......................................................15
JAYDEN’S STORY.............................................. 16
JEANMARIE’S STORY.............................17
THE WOJTECZKO FAMILY STORY.........................19
THIS YEAR’S HIGHLIGHTS........................................21
FINANCIAL SUMMARY............................................. 23 3
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WHO WE ARE
DESCRIPTION ew Hope for Kids is the largest independent grief support center in Florida. In addition, we are also one of the oldest wish-granting organizations that exists in Central Florida. We concentrate on assisting children ages 3-18, as well as families coping with life-threatening illnesses or possibly the death of loved ones. 5
Since 1996, New Hope for Kids has aided children throughout Central florida who have experience or are currently experiencing a loss of a friend or family member. Our corporate purpose is simple: to always strive to bring hope, healing, and happeniss to children and families who are suffering from grief, loss, or life-threatening illnesses.
OUR MISSION ur mission at New Hope for Kids is to support children and families grieving the death of a loved one and to grant wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses throughout Central Florida. We try our best to look back this goal no matter what we do.
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PROGRAMS ur Grief Program helps children and families cope with the feelings of grief and loss after the death of a loved one. New Hope for Kids also grants the wishes of children up to age 19 that are diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses.
Together, our Grief and Wish programs work to provide total support to families in need. We offer a number of additional programs throughout the year which include: • • • • • •
Parental Support Groups Community Awareness Projects Informational Services Referral Services Summer Camps Family Events 7
FUNDING e are funded primarily through charitable donations by individuals, corporations, foundations, and community service organizations throughout Central Florida. No funding is received by government agencies or the United Way. New Hope for Kids is a registered 501 (c) (3) organization.
MANAGEMENT ew Hope for Kids is governed by a volunteer board of directors that reside in the Central Florida community. David C. Joswick serves as the Executive Director for the board. *Our complete Board of Directors list is located on page 10 of this report.
VOLUNTEERS olunteers assist New Hope for Kids in fulfilling our mission to help Central Florida’s children. We could not do what we do without our amazing family of volunteers that show their committment every single day. They donate their time, energy, and talent in a myriad of ways that reflect personal gifts and skills.
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CONTACT INFO CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN
ADDRESS.........................900 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, FL 32751 PHONE................................................................................. 407-599-0909 FAX........................................................................................ 407-599-0904
BUSINESS OFFICE & WISH PROGRAM
ADDRESS...................................205 E. SR 436, Fern Park, FL 32730 PHONE................................................................................... 407-331-3059 FAX.......................................................................................... 407-331-3063
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OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS Elizabeth Peele
GRB Enterprises
Vice Chair
Barbara Peckett
Clear Channel
Secretary
Pat Michaels
Treasurer
Laura Wooten
Orlando Sentinel
Past Chair
Anthony Martin
Victoria Equities
Chair
Executive Director
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Dave Joswick
OneBlood
NHFK
Director
J. Gordon Arkin
Director
Vickie Cartwright
Director
Christina Clarky
OIC
Director
Cassandra Doty
Yapor Realty
Director
Steven Engel
Director
Jean Gallagher
Director
Brian Gruber
Bank of America
Director
Phyllis Harris
UCF
Director
Ruby Homayssi
US Navy, Ret.
Director
Dr. Todd Husty
Physician
Director
Jay Keane
Director
Robert Q. Lee
Foley & Lardner
Director
John Mantione
Fields BMW
Director
Carolyn Moor
Modern Widows
Director
Geo Morales
Orlando Health
Director
Dominic Nori
Private Wealth
Foley & Lardner OC Public Schools
CRJ Walt Disney World
L & J Accessories
OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS
CORNERSTONE
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FROM THE DESK OF DAVID C. JOSWICK We are excited to say that we have purchased a 14,000 square foot facility in Maitland. Once renovated, this new building will allow us to undertake all grief and wish services offered by our organization in an efficient and effective way, as well as to offer additional programs and activities for the children and families we serve. Building New Hope, a once-in-a-lifetime capital campaign, is designed to help us raise money to renovate this new building. We encourage you to help us achieve this goal by providing your support. There will be opportunities to give on every level, from a personalized brick in our “Path to Hope�, to sponsoring a support or activity room, all the way up to naming rights of the building itself! The first $300,000 in donations will even be matched by a local foundation. Consider asking your employer if they would provide matching funds for your donation, or maybe you know of a foundation or potential donor we could contact. Every dollar helps! Sincerely, David C. Joswick Executive Director
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WISHES GRANTED en is only 4 1/2 years old and he’s had a rough time due to M-CMTC, BEN’S STORY a medical condition that causes blockages in the brain, seizures and asthma. Ben loves cars, planes and trucks, but especially trains. Since he read Chris Van Allsburg’s The Polar Express, he has longed to be a part of its great adventure. New Hope for Kids granted Ben’s wish in December by taking him on a trip to ride on the real Polar Express. In addition to riding the Polar Express train through the Smoky Mountains with family and friends, Ben enjoyed the Aquarium in Gatlinburg, Dollywood, and the train museum. “The Polar Express was magical! We were treated like royalty. They sang the hot chocolate song while serving it and Ben danced in the aisle. Ben loved singing and dancing to songs from the movie and meeting Santa. His favorite part was when the engineer let him blow the train’s whistle! Ben said, ‘Can you believe it? It’s the Polar Express!’ His face was pure happiness.”
- BEN’S MOM
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JAYDEN’S STORY ayden appears to be like every other 3-year-old boy. He can run and play, he is animated and charming; but Jayden has already gone through 6 surgeries. He was only a year old when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Following these surgeries and 72 chemo treatments, Jayden is now holding his own and is in remission. Jayden loves anything that has to do with Spiderman. Looking around his room, it is easy to spot Spiderman posters, bedspread, games, CD’s and other signs of Jayden’s hero. More than anything, Jayden wanted to meet Spiderman and spend some time at Universal Studios. The Helping Hands Team from UCF raised enough money to purchase annual passes for Jayden. He can now visit Disney, Universal and Sea World all year long! Jayden also loves rides, so Helping Hands and NHFK arranged a wish celebration at Fun Spot Thrill Park in Orlando. Fun Spot generously donated over $300 in-kind to help make Jayden’s day a success. Through the diligence of UCF’s Helping Hands Team and donors throughout Central Florida, Jayden’s wish came true. “I appreciate all of the hard work that Jayden’s team and New Hope for Kids have put forth. They grant wishes to children who would probably never be able to afford a trip like this. I think it’s wonderful what they are doing.”
- JAYDEN’S MOM
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JEANMARIE’S STORY eanmarie is a spirited 8 year old with spina bifida and cerebral palsy, but knowing her, you cannot accurately call her handicapped. Her wish was to go to the Maile School for Acting and Modeling. Her goal is to be in a real commercial. She had her first “shoot” this summer and now she’s ready for Television! UCF Cornerstone Team “Living the Dream” chose to help with Jeanmarie’s wish. They raised $1,142 and planned a fun party at Chuck-E-Cheese for Jeanmarie and her friends. Everyone had a wonderful time enjoying cake, pizza, and games. As if that wasn’t enough excitement, NHFK volunteer Michelle Chamberland arranged for Jeanmarie to join her at a Magic game. Following that game, Michael Pietrus invited Jeanmarie to come back as his special guest for the April 4th game! “Wow how exciting! Jeanmarie is jumping with joy! It is amazing and I am surprised. We really appreciate everything NHFK has done. This is a dream come true. Thank you for your support.”
- JEANMARIE’S MOM
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THE WOJTECZKO FAMILY STORY ne of our grief moms, Melisa Wojteczko, wanted to share her thoughts after she and her two kids attended NHFK’s Center for Grieving Children. We’re so glad Joshua and Nicole benefited from our grief program, and that Melisa found hope for her children. “After the unexpected death of my husband in January of 2010, my whole world came crashing down. I found myself alone with two little kids, struggling to make sense of what was now, “our reality”. How do you explain to a 3 year old that their “dada” is not coming back? From the initial call to the center, I knew we were in good hands. For my kids, knowing that they were not alone and could talk and play with other kids going through similar circumstances was their first step in their grieving process. Because of New Hope, my kids are now able to sleep through the night without constant nightmares, they understand that what they are going through is normal. But most importantly, they are happy again!”
“After my dada passed away, I felt really sad. At New Hope, the counselors and rooms helped me with my grief. My favorite counselor was Lou – he was funny and always made me laugh. I was glad that I met other kids that were going through the same thing I was going through. New Hope made me feel happier. New Hope is now our family!” - Joshua Wojteczko 19
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THIS YEAR’S HIGHLIGHTS • In 2013, New Hope for Kids provided bereavement support to more than 404 children from a wide geographical area and diverse ethnicities. • 98% of all adults said they feel more equipped to deal with their feelings after attending NHFK. • 91% of children said that meeting and sharing with other children their own age was useful in helping them to express, share, or release their feelings. • This year’s Art of the Vine Event was the most successful one we have ever had. • We also purchased a new building this year as part of out Building New Hope program. • The Universal Foundation provided us a grant of $20,000 which allowed us to grant the wishes of several children. • We have inheritted two new partners to our family of sponsors, Fields Auto Group and Panera Bread.
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY Corporate/Individual Donations.................................. $409,936.00 Grants/Requests.....................................................................$515,178.00 Participant Service Revenue..............................................$78,360.00 Special Events......................................................................... $243,161.00 Interest Income........................................................................... $4,981.00 Endowment Income............................................................... $52,873.00 Donated Service/In-Kind Contributions.....................$357,915.00 Other Support........................................................................... $18,770.00
Total Revenues.....................................................................$1,681,174.00 Total Expenses.................................................................... $1,241,566.00 Total Surplus.......................................................................... $439,608.00
WOW...............................................................................................$13,395.77 AOV............................................................................................... $99,744.29 BMW Drawing............................................................................$94,606.17 Shaken & Stirred.......................................................................$19,666.64 Mascot Games...................................................................................$6,000 Maitland 5K Run..........................................................................$3,377.48 Christmas Bicycle Ride.............................................................$1,560.92 Other/Misc.....................................................................................$4,809.73 23