Taking the Mission Into Our Fundraisers, this month reminded us that “a safe place for children and their families” extends far beyond our program nights, it’s reflected in the way we work together. When committee plans shifted, restaurant commitments fell through, and illness ran rampant, our community rose to the challenge.

From staff to volunteers to board members, many hands truly made light(er) work. Every person who showed up, stepped in, and stayed flexible helped keep our mission alive in the midst of uncertainty. Together, we turned obstacles into opportunities. Your encouragement, responsiveness, and hard work play a key role in the morale of our organization.

🔍September at a Glance:

• Notified that we did not receive the Women’s Philanthropy Fund Grant that was submitted in June.

• Submitted grant report to Harrington Cancer and Medical Foundation for the 2024 Road to Hope Grant that was awarded.

• Applied for the Kimble Foundation Grant,

  📈 Grant Budget Update

• We’ve now secured $83,850 or 60% of our total grant goal of $140,000 for the year! (This is the same as was reported in September)

  🔐Key Initiatives

• Working on 2026 Budget Proposal.

• Preparing for team reviews and holiday celebration.

• Reaching out to the Hicks, JDR & Heit Foundation about our end-of-year giving campaign changes.

🏡Road to Hope Updates

🔗Sims Opinion of Probable Costs (OPC)

🔗Facility Listing Update

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