New Hope for Kids Annual Report 2020

Hope Shines
Brightly
Annual Report
2020

Table of
Contents
Hope
Healing
Happiness
Letter From the Executive
About Us
Milestones at a Glance
Grief Program
Wish Program
Financials
Our Volunteers
Our Events
Garden of Hope
Board of Directors & Staff
Ways to Help
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Letter From the
Executive
The year 2020 brought unforeseen challenges
to the entire world. In order to meet those
challenges and continue serving grieving children
and families during a pandemic, New Hope for
Kids quickly shifted our grief support services
to a virtual platform. Groups were modified to
operate on Zoom, and it worked. Kids processed
their grief through special activities with friends
in virtual group sessions. Adult group participants
stayed connected to each other virtually, sharing
feelings of fear, anxiety and grief. Covid-19
changed life as we knew it, but it didn’t stop us
from helping kids and families moving forward on
their grief journeys.
Our Wishes for Kids program was met with its
own COVID challenges. The very nature of the
wish program includes a vulnerability that was
magnified by the pandemic. Children who come
to us for a wish are already in an at-risk health
situation, even in normal times, and parents were
extra protective of their wish child’s health, as we
expected and respected. Popular wishes became
out of reach due to theme parks closing, travel
restrictions and more. A bright spot for a few wish
children came in the form of a specialized bike
that was a perfect fit (literally, they’re custom
made!) for a pandemic. They allowed these great
kids to enjoy a sense of freedom and fun times
outdoors with their family.
The newly added Alan J. Saffran Scholarship
Fund granted four college-bound students
$2,000 each in 2020. These exceptional young
people had attended our grief program after the
death of a parent, and shown perseverance in the
face of adversity. The launch of the scholarship
program was a great success, and we look
forward to offering this benefit to the young folks
in our grief program for years to come.
While shifting to manage the effects of the
pandemic on our programs, we continued to focus
on our Garden of Hope. In October 2020 we
were granted our Certificate of Completion from
the City of Maitland. This important milestone
marked the beginning of opportunities to bring
the healing effects of nature into our program
services.
The US Small Business Administration’s PPP loans
(Payroll Protection Program), created to provide
financial assistance during Covid-19, allowed us to
avoid any reduction in staff during the pandemic.
These funds helped fill in gaps in donations,
resulting in a close to normal income year.
New Hope for Kids is committed to meeting the
challenges of changing times with compassion
for those who need us. With your help, we will
continue to bring hope into the lives of the
children and families we serve.
David C. Joswick
Executive Director
About Us
Since 1996, New Hope for Kids has been helping
Central Florida children in need. Our purpose is
to bring hope, healing and happiness to children
and families suffering from grief, loss or lifethreatening
illnesses. New Hope for Kids achieves
this through two programs:
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 Central Florida.
Since inception, we have helped
8000+ children
6500+
through grief
facilitation
1600+
wishes
granted
The Center for Grieving Children helps children
and families cope with the feelings of grief and loss
after the death of a loved one.
Wishes for Kids grants wishes to children up to the
age 19, diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.
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Milestones at
a Glance
In spite of the COVID-19
pandemic, New Hope for Kids
raised total revenues of $743,645
to fund our programs and
capital campaign.
New Hope for Kids Wishes for
Kids received one of the largest
donations in its history, more than
$79,000, from the Cambridge
Investment Research Company.
Our October 23rd annual Art of
the Vine and BMW Drawing of
Chance went virtual and raised
combined net revenues of $209,156.
New Hope for Kids completed
construction of Phase 3 of our
Building New Hope Capital
Project. The Garden of Hope
received funding from the Herris-
Peckett Family Foundation, Dr.
Phillips Charities, Kiwanis Orlando
Foundation, the Galloway
Foundation, Advent Health and
many other donors.
New Hope for Kids Wishes
for Kids provided 12 wishes to
Central Florida children with lifethreatening
illnesses.
408 generous volunteers donated
their time to New Hope for Kids
for a total of 9807.5 volunteer
hours, which contributed greatly
to our success in 2020.
New Hope for Kids successfully
initiated virtual program sessions
and activities via Zoom.
New Hope for Kids Center for
Grieving Children virtual
programming served 319 children
through our bi-weekly sessions and
more than 45 through our camps.
New Hope for Kids provided a
second year of group support for
Young Adults with seed funding
from the New York Life Foundation.
New Hope for Kids provided 5
fun-filled family events for the
enjoyment of 458 Kids and 282
adults using both virtual and
drive through formats for the
safety of our kids.
Grief Program
New Hope for Kids’ Grief Support Program
provides a safe and supportive environment where
children grieving the death of a loved one can
share their experience with others facing the same
feelings of loss. Offering a unique opportunity for
children to begin and continue their grief journey,
New Hope for Kids strives to provide our families
with hope, healing and renewal.
We also extend support for the entire family
through parent support groups, community
awareness projects, information and referral
services, as well as family events and summer
camps throughout the year.
A key difference between our program and
others is that our program focuses on attending
support groups over a twelve month period in
the home-like setting of the Center for Grieving
Children. We believe the grief process cannot be
adequately addressed through short-term or inschool
programs.
Young Adult Group
In order to meet an important need in our
community, New Hope for Kids expanded its grief
support offerings in 2019 to include a support
group for grieving young adults ages 19-25.
Journey to Hope was created in collaboration
with Rollins College Communications, and held its
first meeting on May 27, 2019.
With grant support from the New York Life
Foundation, these support group meetings
focused on aspects of the grief experience and
how it can impact this important time in a young
adult’s life. In a comfortable setting (that always
included snacks) with the guidance of a lead
facilitator, attendees built trust in each other and
shared difficult conversations within the safety of
their group. Stress management, self-care, and
learning the importance of a safe and strong
support network were themes of some of the
gatherings. The 6-meeting 12-week program will
be held twice a year, in the spring and fall.
1 in 12 children in Florida will
experience the death of a parent or
sibling by age 18. 1
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Principle Beliefs
2020 Family Attendance
New Hope for Kids believes every child deserves the opportunity
to grieve in a supportive and understanding environment. Some
things to keep in mind when dealing with grief:
205 Families
Grief is a natural reaction to
the loss of a loved one for
children, AND adults.
780Total
247 Adults
319 Children
9 Childcare
Caring and acceptance assist
in the healing process.
Within each individual is the
natural capacity to heal.
Thanks to Our Volunteers
Extensively trained
Grief Facilitators are the
heart of this program. They
are trained to facilitate groups,
make families feel at home, and
generally support the work of
the program. Grief Facilitators
come from all walks of life and
contribute, on average, 6 hours
a month to New Hope
for Kids.
The duration and intensity
of grief are unique for
each individual.
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Wish Program
New Hope for Kids Wish program is
unique for the following reasons:
In 1985 the Children’s Wish Program was founded
as a not-for-profit charity and is the longest
running wish program in Central Florida. Children’s
Wish was created to provide hope and a once in
a lifetime experience to children fighting a lifethreatening
illness. New Hope for Kids Wishes for
Kids Program continues the legacy by providing
wishes for children that other organizations, in the
Central Florida area, are not able to serve.
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.
Ethnicity
Caucasian 4
Hispanic 4
African American 1
Asian American
Bi-Racial
N/A 1
1
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By the Numbers
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Wishes
Types of Wishes
Adaptive Bicycles 8
Camps 2
CECO
Theme Parks
Counties Served
1
1
Lake 2
Seminole 3
Orange 6
Osceola 1
Focus Follow-Up Flexibility
Unlike other wish-granting
organizations, New Hope
for Kids Wish Program is
not affiliated with a national
organization, but is an
independent, locally based
charity that focuses on Central
Florida children. Occasionally a
wish is granted out of state, but
90% or more are granted right
here. That means the money
that is raised by Central Florida
community members goes right
back into our economy. New
Hope for Kids does not receive
funds from State or Federal
reimbursement and is not a
United Way agency.
Because most of our wish
recipients live in the vicinity,
New Hope for Kids is able to
provide additional services and
support beyond the wish itself.
We call ourselves the New Hope
Kids Family, because we join
together for regular activities
to have fun, share resources
and provide emotional support.
These activities are designed
to prevent the isolation and
sense of hopelessness that often
accompanies grief and illness.
Families help each other while
forming lasting relationships.
New Hope for Kids is able to
meet a wide spectrum of needs
through wishes and community
resources. We follow guidelines,
but consider each wish on a
case-by-case basis to ensure
that the child’s best interests
are being met.
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Family Members
Served
8
Age Range
Gender
6
Male 5 Female 7
4
2
0
Littles
(2-6 years)
Middles
(7-12 years)
Teens
(13-19 years)
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.
Amiah’s Wish
I cannot say thank you enough for this. When we
were at the Give Kids the World Village getting
orientated and given all the “stuff” it was hard
not to cry. We were blown away with what we
received last week. We would never be able to do
anything like that again! What a blessing.
Ezra – Amiah’s Dad
Celeste’s Wish
Celeste is 4 years old and her wish was for an
adaptive tricycle. The tricycle and accessories are
made to fit Celeste to “grow” with her. The wish will
provide a new sense of freedom and joy. Gaining
mobility will also increase her self-esteem and
allow her to keep up with her big sister.
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Financials
Our Volunteers
5%
Total
Revenues
95%
Total Surplus
$61,431
Total Expenses
$1,151,222
Over 90%
of our aggregate revenue goes
directly to program services. Every
dollar you donate to New Hope for
Kids makes a real difference in the
lives of Central Florida’s children.
Grants/Bequests
$431,517
0.8%
1%
3%
Other Income
$10,000
Interest Income
$11,836
35.6%
Donated Services &
In-Kind Contributions
$280,319
Total Revenues
$1,212,653
23.1%
16.6%
19.8%
Participant
Service Revenue
$37,056
Special Events
(Less Direct Expenses)
$201,683
Corporate/Individual
Donations
$240,242
408
Generous Volunteers
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.
Current Estimated National
Value of Each Volunteer Hour
$28.54
9807.5 4059.5
Total Volunteer Hours
Grief Facilitator
Volunteer Hours
We’re so proud of
Mike Kean for being
recognized by Volunteer
Florida as one of the 30
outstanding volunteers in the
state of Florida. Thank you
for all the amazing work
you do for New Hope
for Kids!
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Our Events
Art of the Vine
All we can say is “Wow! Thank you!” In a world that
feels upside-down in many ways, we had no idea
what to expect for this year’s Art of the Vine and
BMW Drawing of Chance. Who knew we’d have
such great success! Our first-ever large virtual
fundraiser, streamed live October 23rd from the
brand new showroom floor at Fields BMW in
Winter Park, was well-attended by generous and
supportive people who purchased BMW tickets,
shopped the silent and live auctions, and gave
from their heart. The generosity and commitment
of so many individual and corporate donors made
it clear that New Hope for Kids is well-loved and
well-respected by our community.
We want to thank every person who supported
this year’s Art of the Vine and BMW Drawing of
Chance. Our gratitude goes to the Fields Auto
Group and Fields BMW, and to John Fields and
John Mantione for their overwhelming generosity.
Special thanks go to Tony Martin, Event Chair,
Pat Michaels, Board Chair, and to the entire event
committee. Everyone truly worked together to
ensure all of the details fell into place.
Art of the Vine
BMW Drawing of Chance
Other/Misc
ZOOM Camp
$65,387
$135,079.55
$1,216.45
$201,683
Net Income Raised from
Fundraising Events
Each summer, New Hope for Kids creates a special
camp for kids in our grief and wish programs.
Technology has provided a way for us to “camp”
virtually this year. Creative, fun, friendship-building
activities were “Zoomed” in to campers at home in
this special virtual experience. Staff and volunteers
lead campers in crafting, dancing, making music,
telling stories, making (and eating!) snacks, and
much, much more.
Children Grief Awareness Day
1,777
tickets were sold for the
BMW Drawing of Chance,
which is the highest
number ever!
Since 2008, communities throughout the country have observed
Children’s Grief Awareness Day by shedding light on the needs of
grieving children and the benefits they obtain through the support
of others.
The City of Maitland on
Tuesday recognized the
New Hope for Kids Center
for Grieving Children with a
proclamation of Thursday,
Nov. 19, as Children’s Grief
Awareness Day.
From the City of Maitland,
Florida’s Facebook page.
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Garden of Hope
Exercise, fresh air, a healthy diet, and proper
emotional support work together to give each
person the opportunity to work through the
challenges of life. In New Hope for Kids outside
spaces, a garden will include an area with grow
boxes for vegetables and herbs. The play area will
build friendships and good health as they play
basketball, kickball, four square and other games.
With safety in mind, the gardens and play area
will be enclosed by a fence when in use by children
and families.
The play area will be surrounded by The Garden
of Hope, a memorial garden that will be open to
our families and others that live in our community
for a series of special remembrance events during
the year. This area will allow families to walk or sit
in the garden area as well as create memorials for
their own loved ones. It can also be incorporated
into special grief activities for the kids in their
support groups.
We are extremely grateful for the profound
financial support of the Herris Peckett Family,
Dr. Phillips Charities, the Kiwanis Club of
Orlando Foundation, and The Joe and Sarah
Galloway Foundation. Their generosity along with
professional services donated by Elena Pathak of
KTH Architects, and Ruth Perry and Pete Sechler
of GAI Landscape Architects moved this project
from dream to reality, and we are so excited for
the future healing and joy that will be created in
The Garden of Hope at New Hope for Kids.
Opportunities to support this special outdoor
space are available with giving levels starting
at $25. We are very pleased to announce that
your contributions will be doubled by the HCF
Foundation dollar for dollar up to $50,000!
So much
FUN
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Board of Directors &
Staff
Geo Morales
Orlando Health
Chair
Chris Tribbey
Moye, O’Brien, Pickert,
Dillon and Masterson
Treasurer
Barbara Peckett
iHeartMedia, Retired
Secretary
Pat Michaels
OneBlood
Past Chair
Anthony Martin
Victoria Equities
Past Co-Chair
Todd Husty
Physician
Past Co-Chair
Dave Joswick
New Hope for Kids
Executive Director
New Hope for Kids is governed by a volunteer Board of
Directors from the Central Florida community.
J. Gordon Arkin
Foley & Lardner,
Retired Partner
Director
Wendy Connor
TRUE Marketing
Director
Steven Engel
Congregation of
Reform Judaism
Director
Laura Fernandez
Wooten
Orlando Sentinel, Retired
Director
James Gallagher
Southern Glazer’s Wine
and Spirits
Director
Ian Gesundheit
Orange County Public
Schools
Director
Brian Gruber
Huntington National
Bank
Director
Brian Nobie
Florida Emergency
Physicians/TeamHealth
Director
Dominic Nori
Central Parc Group
Director
Elena Pathak
KTH Architects
Director
Pamela Saffran
Licensed Mental Health
Counselor
Director
Elizabeth
Schneider-Peele
GRB Enterprises, Inc
Director
Sarah Sequenzia
Amaryllis Cremation
Director
John Soapes
WESH 2 TV
Director
Scott Sutherland
AdventHealth
Director
Directors Emeritus
Ruby Homayssi
United States Navy, Ret.
John Mantione
Fields BMW
Andrew McEachron
Retired Developer
Ways to Help
Anyone can be a part of a New Hope for Kids
through fundraising, donations or hosting a wish.
Organizations, corporations and individuals are
encouraged to sponsor a wish for a child.
The Central Florida community is
our home, and it is a privilege to
give of our time, energy and talents
for those in need. Will you help?
There are so many ways in which we welcome your
help, so give us a call today to volunteer your time.
Volunteer at our fundraising events
Become a Grief Facilitator
Become a patron
Become a member of our Board of Directors
Provide clerical assistance
Plan wish parties
Help with fundraising
Become one of our speakers
Help at our family events
Staff
Dana Duffie
Office Manager
Rhonda
Stankiewicz
Events Manager
Tezmon Oehler
Wish Program Director
Gloria Capozzi
Volunteer & Marketing
Director
Tamari Miller
Grief Program Director
Marla Sullivan
Development Director
Rebecca Young
Finance & IT Manager
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Thanks to our
sponsors!
Address
544 Mayo Ave, Maitland, FL 32751
Phone
407-331-3059
Fax
407-331-3063
Email
information@newhopeforkids.org
Website
www.newhopeforkids.org
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