Who would have ever imagined during such tough economic times that folks in Central Florida would open their hearts and wallets in such a big way for kids they don’t even know?! We’ve always realized we have the best supporters in the world, but you have amazed us once again by providing over 2,700 gifts through your donations of toys and financial support of our 2009 Toy Drive. Because of your generosity we were able to bring smiles to the faces of over 500 children in our grief and wish programs (the most kids ever!) and smiles to their parents and caregivers as well. More than ever before, we heard “if it wasn’t for New Hope for Kids my children wouldn’t have anything under the tree this year.”

New Hope for Kids is grateful to everyone who participated in our 2009 Toy Drive, either by donating or by collecting toys at your place of business. We’d like to thank the following groups and businesses, as well as the countless individuals and families who provided gifts for our kids:

The Daytona District Office of AstraZeneca
CareFusion
Center Academy SchoolClear Channel
Cracker Barrel
Disney
Fields BMW
First Commercial Banks
Fiserv
Florida’s Blood Centers
The Gap
Girl Scout Troop 1524
Guys With Ties
Hannover Life
The Office of Dr. Todd Husty
L & J Accessories
Natures Table
Old Navy
Orangewood Christian School
Panera Bread
Siemens Building Technologies
Winter Park 9th Grade Center
And last but not least, Mrs. Altizer and Mrs. Curley and their 3 year old classroom students from the Center for Early Childhood Education at First Presbyterian Church of Maitland

New Hope for Kids is proud to be part of a community that truly cares about its neighbors!