Five years ago, the newly
formed Board at Kids Five & Over gathered around the kitchen table and
brainstormed ways to build a nonprofit that could immediately support the needs
of local children while planting deep financial roots into the future.
We could not have imagined
all the wonderful ways the next five years would unfold! From our first sponsorship in 2013 to our
most recent one today, we’ve heard stories of children who simply want a
chance. We’ve read heartfelt letters
from parents, grandparents, educators, coaches and mentors asking if we can fill a financial void while families
find their footings, and we’ve read thank you notes from children who say we’ve
made their dreams come true. Nothing has
been more rewarding than hearing from the children and knowing the financial
support from Kids Five & Over has helped them be just that –
children.
In our first year as a
nonprofit, we actively solicited donations so we could get on with the business
of sponsoring children. In subsequent
years, unsolicited donations sustained our mission. Imagine that?
The P.O box filled up, PayPal sent email notifications of funds received, and anonymous
donations arrived in the form of envelopes stuffed with cash. True story!
This year, in honor of our 5th
birthday, we are circling back to year #1 and actively soliciting
donations. We’re doing this because it’s
a milestone birthday and that makes us feel as if we can yell from the
rooftops, especially because bombarding you with requests for funding has never
been how we roll.
This year we are hoping for
a burst of financial growth that will help expand our circle of support as
we anticipate a record number of requests for summer funding.
Can you help? Can you pledge $5 in honor of our 5th
year – just enough to say you’re thinking about us? You can add as many zeros as you want (wink)
but please know that $5 tells us you’re out there and you share in our mission:
Kids Five & Over is an all-volunteer local
nonprofit
dedicated to helping children in challenging economic circumstances
grow their talents and find their niche.
A sustained commitment to financial support and
programming is our focus
so that each child can reach his or her full
potential.
In a time when over 80% of
new nonprofits are said to fail, we are honored and humbled to feel lifted by
your caring hearts. Our mission remains
strong and our hearts hold great hope for
the future.
Thank you!
P.O. Box 4746
Portsmouth, N.H. 03802
Online donations can be made here
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