A Victory for Hope and Healing
New Hope for Kids is proud to announce its victory in the Winter Park Health Foundation Grant Awards Challenge Showcase! This incredible achievement highlights our ongoing commitment to supporting children and families in Central Florida through grief support and wish-granting programs.
The event’s highlight was a powerful and heartfelt presentation by board member Melisa Wojteczko, who beautifully brought to life the mission of New Hope for Kids. Through her moving storytelling, Melisa captivated the audience, showcasing the resilience, compassion, and transformative impact of our programs.
The Power of Storytelling
Melisa’s presentation was a testament to the power of authentic storytelling. Her words, combined with the training provided through the Victory Cup’s storytelling and public speaking curriculum, left a lasting impression on the audience. She painted a vivid picture of the hope and joy our programs bring to children and families, connecting deeply with everyone in attendance.
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“This award is a testament to the power of storytelling and the passion of our entire New Hope for Kids family,” said Brian Clark, President & CEO of New Hope for Kids. “The finalists shared their missions with such heart, reminding us why we do what we do every day.”
What This Award Means for New Hope for Kids
Winning the Grant Awards Challenge Showcase not only provides vital funding for our programs but also amplifies our mission across the community. The award will:
- Support therapeutic grief programs for children and families.
- Help create lasting memories for children with life-threatening illnesses.
- Enable us to expand our reach, bringing hope and healing to even more lives.
Gratitude and Moving Forward
We are deeply grateful to the Winter Park Health Foundation for recognizing the importance of our work and creating this opportunity to share our story. A heartfelt thank you also goes to Melisa for being an extraordinary voice for New Hope for Kids.
Together, we continue to spread hope, healing, and joy—one story, one child, and one family at a time.
