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Joel Jones

Joel Jones, one of the founders of New Hope for Kids, died Sunday, September 12, 2021 after a brief illness. His passion for helping children and his awareness of the need for support created a vision of a nonprofit that could help families dealing with some of life’s most difficult challenges. As director of Children’s Wish, and then executive director of New Hope for Kids, Joel was able to put that passion to work, helping countless families as they dealt with terminal illness and grief. Joel will be fondly remembered by many who worked and volunteered with him, as well as by the families he touched with his compassion and dedicated service to his community. Joel’s service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Gotha this Sunday, September 26, 2021. Visitation at 11am, service at noon, followed by reception.

Introducing our Garden of Hope

GARDEN OF HOPE

To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow. These words are very meaningful to the Herris Peckett family. Board member Barbara Peckett was drawn to the Memory Garden project from the beginning, as was her husband Chet. He graduated from the University of FL in Horticulture Sciences and has been a horticulturalist for forty years. Plants have been an important part of their family’s lives for decades.

Matching Money

We’re so happy to announce that the HCF Foundation has pledged $50,000 in matching money to New Hope for Kids! This means your donation will double, helping twice as many kids! This is the perfect time to turn your $20 into $40… your $100 into $200… all for the kids in our grief and wish programs.

Marla Horn

Marla Horn was among 728 students in Apopka High School’s Class of 2020 who were honored during a pandemic-style ceremony, with a line of cars 2 miles long filled with bright minds and ambition. Horn, as valedictorian, led the way.

Please take a few moments to read more about Marla’s story about how she spent time with New Hope for Kids .

https://www.wftv.com/news/local/orange-county/apopka-senior-overcomes-adversity-graduate-valedictorian/WU5AAXM7KFDETISDRSA45KXLIM/

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Mike Kean

We’re so proud of Mike Kean for being recognized by Volunteer Florida as one of the 30 outstanding volunteers in the state of Florida.

Thank you for all the amazing work you do for New Hope for Kids!

Saffran Scholarship

Winter Park resident Pam Saffran and her three children know how hard it is to move forward after traumatic loss. They also know the critical role community support plays in keeping dreams alive.

The Saffrans have partnered with local nonprofit New Hope for Kids to award $2,000 college scholarships to four local students who experienced the death of a parent and demonstrated perseverance in the face of that adversity.

Please take a moment to read the article.