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Alumni Stories – Malique

March 20, 2018

“Since the fifth grade I have been a part of Kidz2Leaders and Camp Hope taking all opportunities the programs have offered me. Since graduating Camp Hope’s Leadership Training Academy I have gotten the opportunity to become an intern at Ernst and Young and Jackson Healthcare while receiving the Elgar Scholarship. I even have served two years on Camp Hope’s Summer Staff and many other years I gave back as a counselor and cabin leader.  Since starting my own graphic design business at 16 I have graduated high school, attended Georgia State University and have successfully entered into the BFA graphic design program (which only 20 out of 60 students were accepted into). All along my pathway Kidz2Leaders and Camp Hope has been there to help me realize my full potential. Though I may not have had a father growing up I found instead a loving supportive family that truly provides me with all the resources I could possibly ask for. Everything from my first laptop to a trip to New York to just the professional skills I have learned, I couldn’t possibly come up with the words to say how grateful I am to everyone that supports Kidz2Leaders and Camp Hope. I am forever prideful that they helped make me not another statistic but a leader and successful young man. In the future I would like to explore ways in how to apply my skills to help the kids who were just like me.

Thank You,
Malique”

 

Alumni Stories – Courtney

March 20, 2018

“My name is Courtney and I first attended camp when I was in the fifth grade. I have the attended Camp Hope for the past eleven years, and have had the opportunity to serve on the Camp Hope staff as the Cornerstone and Leadership girls’ coordinator for the past three years. I am currently a student at Kennesaw State University majoring in Public Health Education where I plan to graduate Spring 2019. I also serve my country as a member of the United States Army, and plan to continue my career as a soldier post graduation as an officer.

Kidz2leaders and Camp Hope have truly been a family to me as a little girl in cornerstone to now as I grow into adulthood. I am truly blessed. I could never put into words how grateful I am to be able to give back to such a great organization, and the people who help make it possible.”

 

Alumni Stories – Dominique

March 20, 2018

“My name is Dominique and I first attended camp when I was in third grade. I have been fortunate enough to spend the past fifteen summers attending Camp Hope in various roles. For the last four years, I have had the privilege to work in the kidz2leaders office as a program coordinator. Currently, I am a student at Georgia Gwinnett College majoring in accounting with plans to graduate in December 2018. My future aspirations include becoming a forensic accountant.

Camp Hope and kidz2leaders has truly been a blessing in my life. I have had great opportunities through the organization from business trips, retreats, internships, scholarships, and much more! I have learned so much and am glad I can serve at camp. Words cannot express how grateful I am for kidz2leaders and the people who have helped guide me along the way.”

 

Alumni Stories – Amber

March 20, 2018

“My name is Amber and I started Camp Hope as a fifth grade student many years ago. Due to my hectic work schedule and time consuming college career I have missed a few years of camp. Kidz2Leaders, Inc. has been incredible to me throughout my college years and had a major impact on who I am today. I will graduate The Unsinkable Albany State University with a Bachelors of Marketing degree December 9, 2017!

I am currently a Walmart associate (cashier) and have become eligible for promotion to Assistant Manager. I do not plan to stop there because I have plans on working for Walmart at the corporate level as a Market Manager. “For I know the plans I have for you… plans to give you hope and future.” Jeremiah 29:11 is a scripture that will always be dear to my heart because it taught me to never give up knowing that better will always come. Allowing God to lead my life has got me where I am. Thank you Camp Hope!”

 

Rotary Club of East Cobb

March 20, 2018

Thank you to the Rotary Club of East Cobb!
We are continuously grateful for your faithful support of Kidz2Leaders through the Dog Days 5K.
Thank you for all you do to make our community better for children and families!

Brawl for a Cause – February 17, 2018

March 20, 2018

Shout out to….
Eddie Capel & Brawl for a Cause!
We are overwhelmed by the generosity, determination, and commitment of Eddie Capel as he trained and raised awareness and funding for Camp Hope at February’s Brawl for a Cause event. Eddie generated more than $120,000 for our organization, and he also shared the Camp Hope story on Fox5, in the AJC and Marietta Daily Journal, in the East Cobber, and more. A very big Camp Hope Thank You to Eddie and his team for furthering our mission to end generational incarceration in such a significant and exciting way.

Take a look at the great coverage Eddie received on our behalf!

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This week we're shining a spotlight on one of our This week we're shining a spotlight on one of our senior camper's and internship graduates, Drakken, and Heather, his sweet mom! 

Heather and Drakkon shared their story with us, and the different Kidz2Leaders has made in their lives. To read the full blog post, check out the link in our profile or visit: 

https://www.kidz2leaders.org/story-spotlight-heather-and-drakken/

We also want to invite you to consider giving an end-of-year donation to Kidz2Leaders! Every gift serves family's like Heather and Drakkon, to give them hope and a future ❤ Visit kidz2leaders.org/donate to learn more
At our recent Fall worship night, we asked campers At our recent Fall worship night, we asked campers to show us what Kidz2Leaders means to them. We can't wait to share their beautiful artwork with you! Stay tuned for some original masterpieces...
Let's talk about the facts behind parental incarce Let's talk about the facts behind parental incarceration... 
➡ Nearly 200,000 children in Georgia are impacted by parental incarceration (that’s one in fourteen).
➡ Parental incarceration is one of the top ten most harmful forms of trauma a child can experience. 
➡ Children of inmates are three times more likely to become justice-involved.
➡ Georgia's prison expenditures total more than $1 billion annually.
➡ Families of inmates report stigmatization, grief, and feelings of isolation.
➡ Kidz2Leaders is the ONLY organization of its kind in Georgia, forging long-term relationships with families to provide stability, opportunity, and Christian community for children with incarcerated parents. 

Together, we're ending the cycle for good. 99% of our graduates are living free from incarceration. Families are writing new stories for themselves. 

We're serving more children and families than ever before, and expanding into new metropolitan areas. Our end-of-year goal is to raise $400,000 so we can continue serving these families and seeing lives changed. 

Would you consider giving today? 

www.kidz2leaders.org/donate
Looking for a meaningful way to give this season? Looking for a meaningful way to give this season? 

Check out our 2025 Giving Catalogue! Discover new ways to support our programs and how your donations are used to serve families, change lives, and break the cycle of generational incarceration.

Follow the link in our profile or visit: 
https://www.kidz2leaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/K2L-Giving-Catalogue-2025.pdf
Heads up! Our November newsletter is on its way! Heads up! Our November newsletter is on its way! 

This mont we're sharing some ministry highlights as well as upcoming opportunities, such as... 
🍂 Thanksgiving Food Drives
🍂 Our 2025 Giving Catalogue
🍂 Hope4Christmas volunteering needs

Check your inbox or reach out to us to learn more!
We had the opportunity to speak with Cris Hunt thi We had the opportunity to speak with Cris Hunt this month! Cris began her journey with K2L first as a staff member, then a volunteer, and now as a monthly donor. She and her husband, Marc, love involving their kids in their giving, and it see it as part of stewarding well what God has given them. 

To read the full interview, check out our blog at: https://www.kidz2leaders.org/story-spotlight-cris-and-mark-hunt/

If you're considering becoming a monthly recurring donor, we want to encourage you to take that step! You can get started at www.kidz2leaders.org/donate
We are so excited to share that ALL 459 KIDS atten We are so excited to share that ALL 459 KIDS attending Hope4Christmas have been sponsored!!

If you wanted to sponsor a child and weren't able to sign up in time, we still have another fantastic way for you to give the gift of hope this Christmas. Shop our amazing wishlist to purchase items needed by K2L families. All gifts will ship directly to our offices. 

Visit www.camphopekidz.org/hope4christmas/#give to get started! (link in profile)

We are so thankful for this generous community! There is still so much more to be done, and we are grateful we get to do it together

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