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hope NEW HOPE FOR KIDS 2017 ANNUAL REPORT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Greetings 4 About Us 6 Grief Support Program 7 Children’s Wish Program 8 Fundraising Events 10 Volunteering 11 The Journey to Healing 12 Year Highlights 15 Our Financials 16 Sponsors 18
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greetings from our Executive Director
New Hope for Kids’ activity steadily increased throughout 2017. Our facility was part of this activity, and we were able to complete Phase II of our building renovation in October, making our second floor a functional, beautiful work environment for our staff. Phase III, our “Memory Garden,” is being planned, and work should begin in late 2018 or early 2019. The Capital Campaign is in its completion phase, with over $2MM raised. Approximately $200K will be needed to complete Phase III. You may know of an individual, corporation, foundation or trust that may be willing to help with a financial or in-kind donation. There are still opportunities to give on a number of levels, from a personalized brick in our “Path to Hope,” to sponsoring an activity room, all the way up to naming rights of the building itself. Contact us if you have ideas that could help us reach the remaining $200,000 goal. I’m proud to add that our Board of Directors approved the final payment of $800,000 mortgage which makes New Hope for Kids a debt-free organization. Your contribution towards Phase III can help us stay that way! Many new organizations are being introduced to the mission of New Hope for Kids through the use of our Community Room, sponsored by the Edyth Bush Foundation. It has a capacity of 55 people and features video and audio equipment helpful when conducting meetings and conferences in this professional and useful space. The Community Room is also used for monthly Get Acquainted Lunches which familiarize people with our mission and programs. We encourage you to refer friends and colleagues to reserve their spot at a Get Acquainted Lunch in the near future. They’ll receive a tour, a light lunch, and learn about our Center for Grieving Children and our Wishes for Kids Program. It’s a great way to hear of the many ways to help our unique organization.
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NHFK’s 2017 accomplishments could not have been realized without the help of our diverse and committed volunteers. They truly are the heart of our organization. An astounding 17,746 volunteer hours were donated, which is the equivalent of 8 ½ full-time employees. This equates to a savings of $289,000 in payroll costs. In 2017, volunteer dedication allowed us to support 342 children and 269 adults in our grief program. In addition to priceless volunteer support, the Universal Foundation and other local companies made it possible for our Wishes for Kids program to grant the wishes of 10 local children confronted with life-shortening health conditions. Our enormous thanks go to these supporters who made wishes come true for 10 incredibly special children. Our 2017 Art of the Vine and BMW Drawing of Chance raised $276,146, the second highest in the 16 years of the event. Revenue from this event alone funded our grief and wish programs for 4 months. To those who supported through ticket purchases, attendance, sponsorships or donations, thank you for being part of this great success! On June 23rd and 24th we held our 24th annual Mascot Games at the Amway Center, which generated $55,414 in funds which directly supported New Hope for Kids. This family friendly event also raises awareness of our mission throughout Central Florida, all while giving kids of all ages an afternoon of fun they’ll never forget. As we move forward into 2018, I encourage each of you to share our mission with others in the community and help us serve more families that need our help in the Central Florida community. Warmly, David C. Joswick
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ABOUT US
who we are New Hope for Kids is the largest independent grief support center in Florida. We are also one of the oldest wishgranting organizations in Central Florida. Both our programs concentrate on children, ages 3-18, and families coping with life-threatening illnesses and/or the death of loved ones.
our misson Our mission is to support children and families grieving the death of a loved one and to grant wishes to children with lifethreatening illnesses in the Central Florida area.
program services New Hope for Kids 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 wishes to children diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. We offer parent support groups, community awareness projects, information and referral services, as well as camps and family events.
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New Hope for Kids has been providing providing infinite hope for children in need for over 22 years. We are the only organization in Central Florida qualified to provide the type of long term services our local families need to become healthy and happy members of our community.
GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAM
A SAFE SPACE New Hope for Kids encourages the expression of the grief experience verbally, and through creative, positive play within a peer group setting. Groups are split into the following:
Littles Groups – Children ages 3- 6 who have had a parent, sibling or other significant person die. This is where they come to share their feelings through play.
Middles Groups – Children ages 7 -12 give and receive
support as they share feelings about the death of someone important in their lives.
Teen Groups – Teens ages 13-18 show their support for each other as they share their experiences regarding the death of a parent, sibling, best friend or other significant person.
Parent Groups – While each children’s group is meeting, their surviving parent(s) or caregivers meet in a separate group with a licensed counselor. This is an opportunity to share the concerns and fears families and friends are facing at home and share support.
in 2017,
273 adults, 373 children, & 215 families participated in our Grief Program.
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children’s wish PROGRAM
wishes for kids Our Children’s Wish program, Wishes for Kids, grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses who have not yet reached their 19th birthday nor had a wish previously granted. A life-threatening illness is defined by New Hope for Kids as any illness which will in all likelihood shorten the child’s full life expectancy. Although the Wishes for Kids Program is not able to cure the life-threatening illnesses of their wish children, it is proud to grant wishes and go beyond the wish – offering support, resources and community for these special families. New Hope for Kids Wishes for Kids Program uses it’s resources to lighten the burden for the wish child and their families strives to improve the quality of time remaining in the child’s life.
COUNTIES
ETHNICITY
Orange Seminole Osceola Brevard Lake
White Hispanic Black Bi-Racial
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GENDER Females Males
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AGE RANGE 2-6 years 7-12 years 13-19 years
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Give Kids the World Village Vacation Carnival & Disney Cruises Adaptive Bicycles Sports Events Travel Room Makeover Theme Park Passes Costume
2 3 1 1 2 2 1 1
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TYPES OF WISHES
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Meet Karlee. Karlee is a 15-year-old currently suffering from a brain tumor. “Words cannot express the joy you brought to Karlee’s life and our entire family,” her mother says. “I wish you could’ve seen her smile! With your help we were able to give her the adventure of a lifetime one she will ALWAYS remember. You gave her a pontoon boat ride with swimming, jumping off the boat and being surprised by wild mustangs on the river bank. You gave her a ride on a ski lift to the top of a mountain. You most importantly gave her snuggles, hugs and giggles with all of her siblings in one place.”
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fundraising events
fundraising for a better future New Hope for Kids holds several fundraising events throughout the year. Each of these events gives back to the community and brings joy to families across Central Florida. One of our most popular events is the Mascot Games, which is presented by WAWA. This exciting event featured 24 mascots from top-tier professional and collegiate sports teams, including the NBA, NFL, MLB, NCAA, MLS, and NHL. Each year, families are encouraged to get on their feet and cheer on their favorite Mascot. The VIP Huddle allows fans the opportunity to meet their favorite mascots, take pictures, and get autographs on the field. “The Mascot Games truly is one of Central Florida’s most unique and entertaining family events and annually raises valuable profile and funds for New Hope for Kids,” said David Joswick, Executive Director of New Hope for Kids. We could not have such a tremendous impact without our sponsors!” Other popular events include Wine and Wishes, BMW Drawing of Chance, and our festive Christmas Bicycle Ride.
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Wine and Wishes art of the vine bmw drawing of chance mascot games christmas bicycle ride other/misc.
$10,381 $151,958 $111,342 $58,051 $1,455 $17,373
$350,560
raised in 2017
volunteering
join us today
Volunteers assist New Hope for Kids in fulfilling our mission to help Central Florida’s children. We could not exist without our amazing family of volunteers who donate valuable time, energy, and talent in a myriad of ways that reflect personal skills and gifts.
In 2017, our volunteers assisted hundreds of families with various events and activities. Our needs are greater than our supply of volunteers. We need your helping hands in the upcoming year! Call our Volunteer Coordinator at 407-331-3059, ex. 15.
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4,648.60 20,110.50 GRIEF FACILITATOR HOURS
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the journey to healing
finding hope amongst tragedy Karen’s oldest son, Wayne, was only 25 when he died. He had a little girl, Kamira, then age 7. Wayne was a kind man, a good father, brother, son, and friend. After college he enlisted in the Army and served his country honorably for 4 years. Unfortunatley, he came home with undiagnosed PTSD. It was this that caused him to lose his life. Kamira needed support after her dad’s death, and Karen was able to find it at New Hope for Kids. She said right from the start that the “Painting Room” was Kamira’s favorite place. “What Kamira gets here, with these kids and these activities, is what she needs. She loves coming here, and so do I,” Kamira’s grandmother has said. Karen and other parents and caregivers are in an adult support group with a licensed counselor where they learn to deal with their own grief as well as how to best help their children. New Hope for Kids believes families heal best when they heal together. A family tragedy brought them here, but this family’s journey of hope continues.
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Experiencing death, serious illness, and despair can often be overwhelming for children. Fortunatley, Kamira and many other children in these situations have found hope, strength and healing at New Hope for Kids, which fosters a safe and friendly environment for those in need of help and support.
The Painting Room. At New Hope for Kids, facilitators encourage the expression of grief through grief-appropriate play and art-related activities. In our Painting Room, children have the opportunity to paint with other children and express themselves in a creative manner. For Kamira and many other children at New Hope for Kids, painting has helped them through the loss of a parent or loved one.
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New Hope for Kids raised total revenues of $1,402,904 to fund our programs and capital campaign.
YEAR HIGHLIGHTS
over the year, Over thepast past year... New Hope for Kids completed Phases I and II of our Building New Hope Capital Campaign. We introdued our new Wine and Wishes fundraising event and raised $21,682 to fund wishes for our local children. Our BMW Drawing of Chance and annual Art of the Vine brought in revenues of $273,681. Our 24th annual Mascot Games, held on June June 23rd and 24th, raised $58,051. Staff and volunteers attended the National Alliance for Grieving Children June Symposium. Children’s Grief Awareness Day was observed on November 16th at Crane’s Roost in Altamonte Springs. 350 people attended its walk and ceremonies.
over the past year, Our Center for Grieving Children served 370 children, 273 adults, and 215 families at our Maitland campus. We served many more in our camps, family events, and special activities. Wishes for Kids provided 13 wishes to Central Florida children with life-threatening illnesses. We provided 8 fun-filled family events for the enjoyment of 828 kids and 607 adults. The 2017 Toy Drive recieved and distributed over 2,769 donated toys and clothing to 489 children attending our programs. Volunteers gave over 17,776 hours of their time and 78 Grief Facilitators were trained to help us.
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our 2017 financials
$88,240 IN PARTICIPANT SERVICE REVENUE
$254,138 IN CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS
$350,560 IN SPECIAL EVENTS (LESS DIRECT EXPENSES)
$1,464 INTEREST INCOME
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$443,433 IN DONATED SERVICES AND IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS
$265,069 IN BEQUESTS AND GRANTS
$1,402,904 TOTAL REVENUES
$1,290,406 TOTAL EXPENSES
$112,498
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TOTAL SURPLUS
Thanks to our partners! All of our great work could not have been accomplished without the help of our fantastic partners, who have supported our events throughout the course of the year.
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