Who We Are

Imagine...

…waking up one morning to learn that your mommy or daddy has died.

…being a five-year-old and losing your hair because of chemotherapy and feeling too sick to play.

Experiencing death, serious illness, and despair is often overwhelming, but there is always hope, and since 1996 there has been New Hope for Kids.

Making a Difference Every Day

New Hope achieves its mission through two programs – The David C. Joswick Center for Grieving Children and Wishes for Kids Program

Each year, approximately 400 children and their families participate in the healing activities and support found at our Center for Grieving Children. Our Wishes for Kids Program grants 24 wishes a year to children in Central Florida with life threatening illnesses. These wishes support as many as 100 family members each year.

Our Programs

The David C. Joswick Center for Grieving Children

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. New Hope for Kids strives to provide our families with hope, healing and renewal.

Wishes For
Kids

Wishes for Kids Program grants wishes to children through ages 3-18 diagnosed with a life-threatening illness