New Hope’s Kamp for Kids
The New Hope for Kids Kamp will soon be upon us. You Can Help! Along with our Grief and Wishes for Kids Programs, the fun and supportive family events throughout the year are what make New Hope for Kids such a unique organization. You probably know someone, perhaps in your family, a co-worker, neighbor, friend, […]
12th Annual Art of the Vine Success!

Our 12th Annual Art of the Vine was held at Fields BMW in Winter Park on April 12, 2013 and judging by comments from attendees and reports from the staff, it was a great success. This always popular fundraiser netted over $208,000 for our Center for Grieving Children and Wishes for Kids programs!
Does my child qualify for a wish?
Axiel looks out to sea during his wish cruise. Maybe you’re asking, “Does my child qualify for a wish?” If you live in Central Florida (Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Brevard, Indian River, Polk, Lake, Volusia, or Marion Counties), and fit the criteria below, your child would qualify for a wish.
Picnic Pitch for Volunteers
Where would New Hope for Kids be without our volunteers? Last year, over 10,000 volunteer hours were given to children and families receiving services from Wishes for Kids and our Grief Program. Pictured above are two outstanding volunteers, Mark Avery and Macey Colavecchio, who spent their Saturday at Barnett Park sharing a fun picnic with […]
Make My Memories Smelly
This week I visited my daughter’s workplace. She is a cosmetologist; chemicals are her friends because they help change the texture, style and health of hair. The smell of these useful substances is often acrid, pungent and offensive. However, when I get a whiff of permanent solution it takes me back in time. I’ve always […]
It Was Snow Much Fun!
Samantha, a 12 year old with cerebral hypoplasia and ataxia, never considered the possibility that her wish might not come true. She knew she wanted to see snow, go sledding and make a snowman! With a little help from friends at the Liberty Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania she is pictured above fulfilling her dream. What […]
It Was Snow Much Fun
Samantha, a 12 year old with cerebral hypoplasia and ataxia, never considered the possibility that her wish might not come true. She knew she wanted to see snow, go sledding and make a snowman! With a little help from friends at the Liberty Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania she is pictured above fulfilling her dream. What […]