Summer Activities
With school out for summer, Central Florida offers a variety of fun and creative activities for children. From Disney’s themed water parks and Sea World’s Aquatica, there are plenty of options to keep kids entertained and cool during the hot months.
Donations
New Hope for Kids relies on donations to support our Wish Program and Center for Grieving Children. You can help by sponsoring a child’s wish, contributing to our grief center, or providing in-kind donations and services, all of which play a vital role in making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.
Pet Companions: Very Special Animal Friends
Hello readers! I am pleased to introduce our guest blogger Jackie Mroczka. Jackie graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 2012, and has since pursued a certificate from Cornell University in Hospitality Management. While at Penn State, she earned Deans List honors several times.
Special Needs Camps – Orlando Area
The weather is warming up and many children in Central Florida are enjoying Spring Break. What a nice time it is to get out of the house and go on some exciting adventures with our loved ones. As we are getting further into the year, it is time to begin thinking about summer activities and […]
The Need for Sibling Support
When children are diagnosed with a serious illness, parents and guardians, in addition to organizations like New Hope for Kids, do everything within their power to assist the child to try to make their struggle just a little less painful. Coping with a serious illness can bring on both challenges within a family, as well […]
New Year – New Beginning: Part 1
What better way to begin your year than with a determination to make your life and the lives around you happier. That can be a tall order, and let’s be honest, we all have responsibilities to fulfill. Sound a little too light-headed or out of touch with reality? Sirena (pictured above) helped make Marc’s wish […]
2016 Blog Preview
Recently, a list of possible blog titles was created. Here are the categories to address beginning January, 2016:
Welcome 2016
I love this time of the year…a new beginning….an opportunity to do things differently. Apparently, I am not alone. Gym memberships increase; attics and closets are cleaned and resolutions are made in hopes of better results in the New Year. We see possibilities that the future could bring if we could only stick to our plans and make them.
Say Good-bye to 2015
As unbelievable as it sounds, 2015 is on its way out. Most assuredly, this year has come with its sparkles, fizzles and everything in between. There is a knack to letting go and moving forward. It’s not always easy for me. How about you? This may sound logical but it’s not simple: Letting go of hurtful memories, grudges or […]
We Give Thanks to Our Wish Partners!
In March 2015, the end of Cornerstone caused a loss of $50,000 for wishes. In May, wish expenditures were capped. Any additional wishes would need to be fully financially sponsored. This has thrown New Hope’s Wishes for Kids into a transition period. Since the loss of this revenue, God has answered prayers and new wish sponsors are in […]