News

Spring 2013 Grant Cycle Completed

Helen’s Hope Foundation was thrilled to once again have a successful grant cycle. Proposals were due to the Foundation on April 1, and they received more than ever. After months of meetings and deliberations, the Foundation announced their decisions on July 1st.

The 2013 grant recipients are:

• Branches, Florida
• Chapman Partnership, Florida
• Florida Keys Children’s Shelter, Florida
• Open House Ministries, Florida
• Take Stock in Children, Florida
• Children’s Aid and Family Services, New Jersey
• Gardiner Libary, New York
• Family of Woodstock, Inc., New York
• Ramapo for Children, New York
• Real Skills Network, New York
• YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County, New York
• Young Women’s Leadership Network, New York
• Chester Children’s Chorus, Pennsylvania
• The Philadelphia Education Fund, Pennsylvania

The Foundation is excited to be supporting these exceptional organizations and looks forward to forming an impactful relationship with them all.

Fall 2012 Grant Recipients Announced

The Foundation is thrilled to announce its grant recipients from the fall 2012 cycle. The Foundation was once again presented with countless extraordinary organizations, but decided on funding the following organizations due to the exceptional work being done.

• CASA of Ulster County- Kingston, NY
• Friends of the Children of New York – NY, NY
• Valley Youth House – Allentown, PA
• YMCA of Greater New York – NY, NY

This round of recipients brings with it another group of excellent programs impacting the lives of children and youths. From advocates for children in foster care, to after school programs, to young mother programs, the organizations funded are truly making a difference. Helen’s Hope Foundation is excited and proud to be connected with these organizations and looks forward to the impact they will make.

Final Update on Fall 2012 Grant Cycle

Helen’s Hope Foundation is in its final stages for the fall 2012 grant cycle. Decisions will be made by December 28th and organizations will be notified then. Funding letters will be sent out by January 1st.

If you have not yet heard from the Foundation and are interested in the status of your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at MallorySilva@HelensHopeFoundation.org.

Fall 2012 Grant Cycle Update

Helen’s Hope Foundation was thrilled to receive so many wonderful applications for our October 1st, 2012 deadline. The Foundation is currently in our review phase of these applications.

We wanted all applicants to be aware of the review process. Applications will be reviewed by the Board during the month of October. If additional information is needed, the Board will be in touch before the end of October. For organizations the Board wishes to visit, site visits or phone calls will be scheduled for November through early December. Organizations will receive our funding decision by the end of December and all grants will be sent out the first week of January.

We thank everyone for their applications and are once again thrilled to be hearing of all the impactful work being done to help underprivileged children.

Proposals due for Fall 2012 Grant Cycle

After a successful first grant cycle in April 2012, Helen’s Hope Foundation is back at it again!

Proposals are due to the Foundation by October 1st. All information is to be sent electronically to MallorySilva@HelensHopeFoundation.org. Funding guidlines can be found on the website under the Apply section. All applications must include:

• A cover letter providing a brief project description and the specific amount requested.
• A proposal, not exceeding five (5) pages, clearly setting forth the proposed program and the objectives to be attained.
• An outline of how the program’s success will be monitored and evaluated.
• A project/program budget including revenue and expenses. Under revenue, please include other foundations or corporations you have applied to for funding.
• Your organization’s most recent budget including revenue and expenses as approved by the Board of Directors.
• A copy of your IRS Section 501(c)(3) status.