In this season of miracles, there is so much to be thankful for. One of my greatest gifts is having each of in my life. Regardless of what you or your children have experienced this past year, take time every day to cherish the blessings you have. As a family share that goodness with others by performing one intentional act of kindness each day. Imagine what our world would be if each of us had a grateful heart and did just one more kind thing everyday. May you and your children be blessed with peace, health, joy, prosperity and most of all love during the holidays and always.
The Best You Can Be Foundation's Holiday for Hope is a Huge Success Because of You
1,250 presents
95 inner city children received between 7-10 presents each
47 mom's received gift bags with relaxation CD's, gift cards and motivational books
Moms crying tears of gratitude watching their children have so much fun
A traumatized 8 year old girl was laughing and playing after not smiling for two years
An abused 5 year old who had not allowed anyone to touch him hugged and cuddled with Santa
Social workers from Children' Home Society in amazement at the level of joy these children experienced, children whose lives are usually filled with despair and poverty
The neediest children in our community said this was the best day of their lives
Special thank you to
Tom Tuhoy from Dreams for Kids for creating Holiday for Hope and
inspiring me to deepen my service to children
The 50 volunteers for the party and 40 more for the gift wrapping
Temple Beth Emet's Men's Club for Your Incredible Work
Temple Beth Emet's RSVIP, Youth Group and PTO for Donation of Gifts
The Sagemont Upper School for providing volunteers and donating gifts
Organizing Committee for the Extraordinary Efforts: Donna Ruhl, Lori Salz, Skip Straus, Carmen Merlino
Jay Nemes, Zohar Casden, Sheryl Reback, Minna Mandel, and Joan Rubenstein
Incredible gratitude for our amazing sponsors who donated their time and services
Temple Beth Emet
Billy the Marlin-The Florida Marlins Community Foundation
Stanley Panther-The Florida Panthers
James Canfield Magic
Jeff Greene and Party-time DJ's
Robert Haydu-Southern Wine and Spirits
Allen Zaffos-Brooklyn Bagels
Charles Cutler-Dunkin Doughnuts
Cripsrs Salad
Kati Bradley-Kati's Shining Stars
Ooopsy the Clown
Advance Publishing
Milam's Market
Amy Kahn Photography
Carmen Rossi Merlino-Fixed Star Media Arts PR agency
Jack Zaffos Staring as Santa Clause
Our beautiful angel who donated $ 1,800.00 to pay for more joy filled activities
Finally, a special thank you to Rabbi Bennett Greenspon for having such an open mind and a giving heart.
To everyone who was a part of turning a dream into a reality, thank you for helping each of these very needy families feel special and experience extraordinary joy. Together we truly made a difference in the lives of so many.
Please help us by contributing financially so we can continue to bring these life affirming programs to the neediest families in our communities.
Dream Leaders
