2012 BMW Winner

2012 BMW winner, Ken Champion, shares his story about winning the BMW Drawing of Chance. Just think, next year this could be YOUR story!

Art of the Vine 2012

April 13th proved to be a lucky Friday for all who attended New Hope for Kids 11th annual Art of the Vine at Fields BMW. This popular fundraiser netted $218,299 for our Center for Grieving Children and Wishes for Kids programs!

Wishful Thinking

Rosie Wilder, Director of Wishes for Kids, is our very own real-life Fairy Godmother. Get to know her better by reading the article written by Pamela and Tony Ruben which is featured in February’s issue of Central Florida Lifestyle magazine. Rosie’s strength, positive outlook and caring spirit are sure to inspire you.

Sharing this article could be worth $230K to New Hope for Kids!

How would you like to be the person who helps us raise $115,000 x 2 ?! The property in Eustis that was donated to us is for sale and we need a buyer! Thanks to currently available matching funds, the sale of this completely renovated property has the potential of raising $230,000 which would move us […]

Jose Meets Lebron James

Jose knew exactly what to wish for. He’s only 8, but his mind was made up. He wanted to meet his favorite basketball star—Lebron James of the Miami Heat! With the help of some wonderful staff at RDV Sportsplex and our own volunteers, Michele and Steve Chamberland, his wish came true. Jose stood in awe […]

Tolla Menu

Chef Sean Griffin – A New Hope Success Story When he was 12 years old, Sean participated in the Center for Grieving Children Middles Group after the death of his stepfather, a New Hope for Kids Board Member. Now a talented chef, Sean wants to give back to New Hope for Kids with his talent […]

Sheena Gives Back

When I was three my father died. We never really imagine that our parents can die.

Jazmine’s Genies

Jazmine is a spirited 7 year old with a rare disease called Klippel Trenaunay Syndrome. She painfully suffers through the majority of the long list of ailments caused by KTS which significantly affect her day to day activities. Jazmine has already undergone 13 different surgeries plus countless procedures and appointments. Her medical needs often require […]

WANTED: A FEW GOOD MEN

Men, I need some help over here! As Volunteer Coordinator I am surrounded daily by nothing but women! I can’t complain too much…But for our kids, having more positive male role models in their life is crucial. Many of our children have lost their father and they truly thrive having a male presence around, even […]