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A Record-Breaking Number of New Campers

We are so excited to share that we are on track for a record-breaking number of first-time campers at Camp Hope 2023! We’ve received applications from twice as many new families as in previous years.

We are so excited to welcome these families into our programs. We aim for a one-to-one ratio of campers to volunteers, and so we are seeking Christ-centered volunteers to come and serve at camp.

We have full-week and single-day roles available and would love to share more!

LEARN MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING WITH CAMP HOPE

 

Corelle’s Story

We recently had the opportunity to hear from Corelle Hill, one of our Kidz2Leaders program Alumni! She shared about recent accomplishment of graduating from Georgia State University with her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management, the impact of Kidz2Leaders in her life, and her hopes for the future. We’re excited to share her story with you in her own words… 

 

“I’m very close with my family. When I was a child, my dad was incarcerated. My mom did her best to take care of us. She showed me what it means to keep going with hard circumstances. I remember one day she told us we were going to camp! My dad had heard about Camp Hope and signed us up. Once we entered the program, it was life changing. We had a lot of support.

After I completed the camp leadership program, I went on to be a part of Kidz2Leaders’ Interns4Tomorrow program. That was the start of my professional journey. It gave me real-world work experience and impacted my outlook on life. That was also when I met my business coach, Melissa Davis.

I’ve always been very driven in school. My parents instilled great values in me, and I’ve always known striving to do your best was important. But the decision to go to college was confusing in some ways. As a first-generation college student, I didn’t know what to look for on school tours or what to major in. Melissa Davis was there for me from the beginning. She got me my first laptop. She also suggested that I major in business management.

I learned so much from my program! Getting my degree was an accomplishment, and I’m glad to know I’ll be able to support my younger siblings as they pursue their education. As I look to the future, I hope to establish my career within a reputable company with a great work environment. I want somewhere I can grow and develop professionally and make connections. I’m definitely interested in furthering my education one day. And I hope to be a role model for someone coming behind me, just like the people who impacted me when I was young.

I’m so thankful to have had Kidz2Leaders in my life. If the mission of this organization resonates with you, I would encourage you to get involved, to donate, and to pass the message along! We all need a community to lean on—that’s what this organization has been for me, and I believe it will impact your life too.”

We are so proud of Corelle, both in her accomplishments and her character. It’s been a privilege to be part of her story and we continue to cheer her on in her next steps in life as part of the K2L alumni community! 

2023 Annual Golf Tournament: May 8th

We are excited to share that registration is now open for the 2023 Annual Golf Tournament benefiting Kidz2Leaders.

This event will be held on Monday, May 8th, 2023 at the Indian Hills Country Club. Read on for event information, sponsorship opportunities, and more. We look forwarding to seeing you there!

REGISTER FOR THE GOLF TOURNAMENT
VIEW THE EVENT FLYER

Address:

Indian Hill Country Club
4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta, GA 30068

 

Schedule

7:45am | Registration opens
(Breakfast provided)
9:00am | Shotgun start
1:30pm | Buffet lunch provided
2:00pm | Closing reception & awards

 

Cost to Play

>> Individual Golfer | $350
>> Foursome | $1,300
(Add a donation to your ticket or $25 to feed a camper for a day at camp, or $100 for a full week!)

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

We are offering four tiers of sponsorship at this event:
Platinum Sponsor | $10,000
Includes: Prominent signage throughout event, social media recognition, 3 hole sponsorships, 2 foursomes
Gold Sponsor | $7,500
Includes: Reception & check-in signage, social media recognition, 2 hole sponsorships, 2 foursomes
Silver Sponsor | $5,000
Includes: Reception & check-in signage, 2 hole sponsorships, 1 foursome
Bronze Sponsor | $2,500
Includes: Reception & check-in signage, 1 hole sponsorship, 1 foursome

 

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, or to become a sponsor for the golf tournament, contact:
Dan Komitor
K2L Development Director
770-977-7751

Our Interns4Tomorrow program is reaching new heights!

Our 2022—2023 Interns4Tomorrow program launched this past November! We are thrilled to share that we have nineteen interns this year, more than ever before. Each intern has been paired with a business coach for mentoring and will go through a year of professional development training leading up to this summer, when when they’ll receive a professional wardrobe and a three-week paid internship with a local business.

We’re so excited for our interns to embark on this year of growth and development and we have two ways you can help:

  1. We are in need of meals once a month for our interns and business coaches (40 people in total). Would you or your community be willing to sponsor a meal?
  2. We’re looking for local business partners to host our interns. If you and your company are interested in learning more, please reach out to us at info@kidz2leaders.org! We’d love to explore the possibility with you.

As always, your prayers for our program participants are deeply appreciated. For our interns, please be praying that:

  • the program would be a blessing to them and their families.
  • this year-long experience would bring growth, clarity, and long-term impact.
  • the relationships between coaches and interns would be transformative and meaningful.
  • the interns will have the endurance to stay full engaged and finish strong!

Hope4Christmas

Saturday, December 17th
9:00 – 11:00 am | 11:30 – 1:30 pm

The Church of The Apostles

Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior! Hope4Christmas is our annual Christmas celebration, featuring fun camp activities and a meaningful holiday program. All campers who participated in Camp Hope 2022 are invited to attend with their families. Brunch will be served, and personalized gifts will be prepared for each child.

Information for Families

We would love to provide gifts for your family! Please fill out a registration form (link coming soon!) for each child under the age of 18 in your household. Every child will receive two gifts—one that they want, and one that they need—each valued at around $25.
All wishlists must be submitted by October 20th, to ensure our volunteers have the time to shop!

You will receive an email with your assigned Hope4Christmas session time. Participation in the full event is required with your registration, and gifts will be distributed as part of the program.

Information for Volunteers

Give the gift of hope this Christmas!
There are a variety of ways to serve with Hope4Christmas. Descriptions of each role are given below. This is one of our most popular events, so please sign up early to reserve your spot.
  • Adopt-a-Family: Shop for gifts from kids’ wishlists! Multiple gift drop-off times and locations will be available leading up to December 11th.
  • Serve at the Hope-4-Christmas event: Sign up to serve on December 17th at one of our Hope4Christmas event sessions.
  • Contribute to our Gift Card Fund: We give each family a $75 gift card for groceries and a $25 gas card. Donations may be made online or via check, with “Hope4Christmas” as the gift designation.
  • Volunteer to wrap gifts: Time slots will be available, December 12th–16th, at The Church of The Apostles.

Additional communication will be sent out to each volunteer group as the event approaches.

Interns4Tomorrow are off to a great start!

All interns kicked off the 2021 summer with a final day of preparation at Jackson Healthcare, where they practiced their “elevator pitch”, participated in a series of mock interviews with JHC professionals and sat for their professional head shots.

Everyone reported to work on Monday, June 7, to begin their three-week internships.  We are grateful to Jackson Healthcare for hosting us for the day of final preparation.  Thanks to our four business partners who have graciously welcomed interns this summer – Jackson Healthcare, CIO Partners, Marietta Center for Advanced Academics and Refuge Church.

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