If you could give a child one feeling during the holidays, what would you choose?
S a fe t y P o s s i b i l i t y C o n n e c t i o n J o y H o p e
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Holding Onto Hope
Howdoyoucreateamomentofjoy
whentheworldaroundyoufeelsheavy?
A simple but warm meal shared at a kitchen table
A home-made card. Laughter that breaks through exhaustion. A small gift passed quietly between siblings. Even when life is difficult, families work hard to create these moments. They remind children of joy. They remind parents of hope. They remind all of us that light can still make its way in.
At Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), we meet families in these moments, right where real life happens. In homes where parents are trying to make things feel normal. In schools where children find routine and safety. In neighborhoods where support is often hard to find. This is where unexpected gifts matter most, because they arrive in the spaces children know best and change what they believe is possible
It works.
Children in our Community Partnership Schools™ are graduating at significantly higher rates, and parents in our early childhood programs report stronger skills and more stability at home.
When you give to CHS, you join a statewide movement with a local heartbeat You help create the moments that matter You help families hold onto joy, possibility, and the promise that their children can grow, learn, and earn without limits.
When we give the unexpected, we create outcomes beyond imagination.
I want more people to have that aha! moment of ‘I didn’t realize CHS did that.’ I want them to get involved in the transformation
in any small or big way they can.
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she didn’t realize her son could get glasses at school.
CHS Community Partnership Schools™ bring essential services, like vision, dental, and behavioral health, right where kids grow and learn. Give the gift of unexpected sight
Shift childhood from chance to change.
We’vereimaginedthechildhoodsupportsystem.
Thelongerchildrenexperiencepovertyandtrauma, themorelikelytheywillasadults.Weneedtoreach kidsearlyandoften.Withyoursupport,weempower childrenatcriticalmoments,fromcradletocareer, to grow,learn,andearn.
Families regularly share their amazement at discovering us in their schools and neighborhoods.
For many, our immediate caring response and resources provide hope during the darkest of moments.
Give the gift of unexpected hope
Every child carries a quiet spark of who they can become. Your unexpected gift helps that spark grow into someone real.
READYTOGROW
MEET THE K I SD
Shewendlie
“Before CHS, I couldn’t even look people in the eye. Now, I’m definitely more open and involved with my school. I’m hoping to graduate and get into psychology to go out and help kids who had similar experiences to me.”
READYTOEARN
Kennedy
“Kennedy has gotten a jump start on education She basically has the skills already from about 2 to entering kindergarten because we’ve worked with her. Children’s Home Society helped her be more prepared for the next phase of her life.”
Brandon
“Every opportunity that I’ve had so far all trickles down to the Community Partnership School. That was the point where I started to realize there was so much potential within me I’m going out there and breaking generational curses.”
Unexpected
is unforgettable.
Your gift can become a moment a child carries in their heart forever.
YOU BECOME PART OF THEIR STORY.
Give
Invest in the future through a one-time or ongoing gift
Volunteer
Make a direct impact on children’s lives by supporting urgent needs right in your community.
REAL IMPACT
Counseling
Harrison D. gave $400, which provides a month of counseling sessions for a child healing from trauma.
Care at School
John W. donates
$30/month, making sure 1 student receives healthcare, meals, clothing, counseling right on campus.
Holiday Meal
10 Safe Cribs
A $750 gift from Mary R. gave 10 babies safer sleep.
Olivia S. gave $50, bringing a family of 4 the joy of a holiday meal together
Groceries
Howard W. gave $210, ensuring 4 families could have a week of groceries
Mentoring
Michael S. volunteered as a mentor, helping his mentee obtain a college degree.
Advocate
Raise awareness about challenges facing kids in FL and promote policies that protect and empower them.
Sandy S gave $100,000 to expand critical resources available to families.
Stable Homes
Ruth M. gave a $30,000 gift in her will, ensuring more children could thrive in stable homes.
School Hub
Mary H. donates $5,000, making sure 13 students receive healthcare, meals, clothing, counseling right on campus.
Senate Page
Donations and a host family enabled high schooler Lizzy O to advocate for CHS in Tallahassee
Holiday Cheer
Heather W. donates $35, which can then grant a holiday wish for a child who wishes the holidays were a little brighter.
Diapers
Junior League of Pensacola supported 140 families with essential baby supplies.
Bus Passes
$100 from Jamie M. ensures parents have reliable transportation to support their families.
Food Pantry
Brenda F. gave $250 to support the food panty in her local Community Partnership School during a time of elevated need.
Early Steps
Jason C. donates $1,000, which can bring families together to build strong support networks and nurture their little ones during those crucial early years of development.
Vision Care
Healing
Patricia W gives $500, providing medical exams for children who suffered abuse and neglect, starting them on a path to hope and healing.
Benjamin F gave $150 and a child received a free vision exam and two pairs of glasses right on their school campus.
Hygiene Kits
Alina S. volunteered her time and assembled holiday baskets and hygiene kits to give dignity & hope to kids in her community.
Give UnExpected
She doesn’t know it yet, but the cycle ends with her.
With your support, families across Florida will break cycles of generational poverty and trauma. Together, we become the difference. Give the gift of unexpected clarity
I had made my mind up that I was going to be successful, e v e n a s a t e e n m o m CHS gave me that chance. Believing in me when I lacked any real support system is hands down one of the reasons I made it. I am a first generation college graduate, a Registered Nurse, Healthy Start Care Coordinator and working toward my Master’s in Public Health with an emphasis in Maternal/Child Health. My son is a successful business owner and is married with three children. He has flourished.
I am forever grateful for this program and the foundation it helped me build.
ANGIE DELIMA
GivingtoCHS
“The families served by CHS face extreme challenges. CHS leverages its partnerships in our community to remove barriers to education and employment to create healthy and safe living environments for children and their families. It is a privilege to give to an organization whose team members give so much of themselves to improve the lives of our most vulnerable population.”
Ways to Give
Cash Gift
Provides immediate support, allowing CHS to deliver unexpected care and resources to children and families right when they need it most.
Wish Lists
Places urgently needed items into the hands of children and families, creating moments of unexpected joy and relief.
Volunteer
Engage with your local community by giving unexpected kindness to a child or family in need of support, care, and a warm smile.
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Stock, DAF, IRA
Stretch your impact even further, helping CHS strengthen communities while offering potential tax advantages.
Wills & Trusts
Including CHS in your will or trust creates an enduring legacy that helps future generations break cycles of poverty and trauma.
Corporate Partnerships
SupportCHSbyaligningimpactwith yourorganization’sgoals,positively benefitting yourcommunity,brand, andculture.
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