2010 Toy Drive Success!
Each year we start our toy drive with anticipation and a bit of nervousness wondering if we’ll be able to provide holiday assistance to the families of New Hope for Kids. And each year the need for help during the holidays increases. The financial struggles of the families in our grief and wish programs are […]
Suicide: A Different Kind of Grief
After the heartbreaking loss of her husband to suicide, Rosie faced immense challenges but found strength and renewal through journaling, faith, and a strong support network.
Casino Night
Come Play With Us at Our 6th Annual Casino Night! Shake up your evening at Shaken & Stirred presented by Private Wealth Management benefiting New Hope for Kids! Join us for a stylish night of jazzy fun that features your favorite Vegas-style casino games, slot machines and blackjack tournament. We are returning to our host, […]
A charity run for the rest of us!
It was a charity run for the rest of us! On August 21st, SomaCow presented Cure for the Run, a 0.05K to benefit New Hope for Kids. Wall Street was taken by storm with live music, fantastic door prizes, a dunk tank, bounce house, and 164 feet of flat-footed fundraising! SomaCow Radio is an Orlando […]
Esther Cheers for the Yellow Team!
They frequent the Maitland area, but never really noticed the “Center for Grieving Children” on Maitland Avenue until hearing about the Celebrity Mascot Games on the radio.
Mascot Games
2014 Annual Mascot Games The Mascot Games feature approximately 30 mascots from sports teams across the country competing in a variety of games. More than 18,000 fans enjoy thrilling and pulse-pounding competition, as mascots from MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA and the Arena Football League battle through gladiator themed games, to see who are the […]
Jeanmarie, America’s Next Star!
Jeanmarie is a spirited 8 year old with spina bifida and cerebral palsy, but knowing her, you cannot accurately call her handicapped. Jeanmarie’s wish was to go to the Maile School for Acting and Modeling. Her goal is to be in a real commercial and she had her first “shoot” this summer. Now she’s ready […]
Disney Awards “Helping Kids Shine” Grant
May 18, 2010 New Hope for Kids was recently selected to receive Disney’s “Helping Kids Shine” grant, the premier charitable giving program for the Walt Disney World Resort. This program provides funding for organizations or agency programs that focus on four specific ways of helping children: connecting with adults, constructive use of free time, character […]
Drawing of Chance Winner of a New 2010 BMW 128i
And the winner is …. Mr. Charles Thompson!
New Hope is just what grieving kids need
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-03-14/news/os-scott-maxwell-kids-hope-031410-20100314_1_ball-grief-counseling-play New Hope is just what grieving kids need March 14, 2010 | By Scott Maxwell, TAKING NAMES I’m sitting cross-legged on my little mat. Twelve of us – seven children and five adults – form a circle, tossing a brightly colored beach ball back and forth. It looks like play time. Only there is […]