2022-2023 Annual Report - Navigating a Year of Investment and Rebuilding
Giving Children Hope
We Are Giving Children Hope: Helping families break out of the cycle of need into lives of self-sufficiency and success!
As we celebrate three decades of dedicated service, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported Giving Children Hope this past year. Your unwavering love, effort, and commitment have profoundly impacted the lives of tens of thousands of children and families served annually by the Giving Children Hope community. As we reflect on our journey, we are immensely grateful for the collective effort that has shaped our community and guided us through moments of transformation.
Join us in exploring the accomplishments, challenges, and aspirations defining this milestone in our mission; excitedly, we announce the release of our 2022-2023 Annual Report, embodying transparency and progress. This comprehensive report invites you to explore the impact we've made together and the vision that propels us forward.
Bridges of Hope
Reflecting on the accomplishments of the fiscal year 2022-2023, our Giving Children Hope community has made significant strides in various areas, leaving an indelible impact on those we serve. Over the past year, we proudly:
Additionally, in the pursuit of our vision to empower families, our Parent Leadership Program achieved significant milestones. We are proud to have assisted 40 families in saving an average of $240 per month, fostering financial stability for their future.
“I have seen a number of cases where students come to class with more focus and are ready to learn. There is so much of a confidence boost in them because they are well-nourished.” - A We've Got Your Back School Partner
Overcoming Adversity
In Orange County, about 9% of people, roughly 3.3 million families were food insecure in 2022 leaving food banks providing food to 130,000 children per month (View the Full Article at Voice of OC). While there are numerous food banks and pantries that do an excellent job reducing hunger, there is a segment of the community that gets missed-low-income families without transportation. Without transportation, thousands of children do not have access to food pantries where they can pick up food during the weekend. Our We’ve Got Your Back (WGYB) program was designed to address this unmet need.
However, it is with a heavy heart that we acknowledge a recent challenge we are facing. Due to a clarification of government food-use rules, we are no longer able to include government-sourced food in our backpack program, which immediately affected 600 families with 2,000 children who have lost access to weekend meals.
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Undeterred by this setback, we remain committed to our mission, steering into the future with resilience and determination. Our focus for the upcoming years includes rebuilding our Backpack Food Distribution through new partnerships, community food drives, and child and family sponsorships, to provide up to 600 backpacks weekly by the end of 2024. Additionally, we are enhancing our Parent Leadership Program and introducing a Student Leadership Program in 2024, underscoring our commitment to comprehensive community and family development.
The Next Generation
As we forge ahead, we recognize the need to strengthen our community ties. Our initiative, Next Generation (NextGen), invites individuals aged 18–40 to join us in leading, serving, and effecting positive change. We also acknowledge urgent infrastructure needs, including leaking roofs, faulty plumbing, and an aging parking lot, demanding our attention to ensuring a safe and conducive environment for our community.
Ways to Support
Now, more than ever, it's crucial to expand our programs and ensure food-insecure families receive the nutrition needed for thriving at home and school. For just $25/month, you can be part of a community dedicated to breaking the cycle of need. Your commitment guarantees that no child goes hungry, providing weekly food support to those in need. Join us in creating a positive impact, fostering self-sufficiency, and ensuring every child has the chance to thrive.
If you are interested in learning more about our programs and getting involved more deeply in 2024, with GCH, please email [email protected].
We can empower these students to dream, achieve, and reach their fullest potential. We are all Giving Children Hope!