Captain Hopes Kids

“Form 990 is provided to the governing body via e-mail before the return is filed with the internal revenue service.”

“We as a board monitor issues being discussed to identify potential conflic ts of interest and we sequester board members from discussions and voting on any issues for which the board members are identified as having a poten tial conflict of interest. It is so noted in the minutes of the board of directors.”

“The compesation is reviewed each year by the board of directors.”

“These forms are available at www.hopesupplyco.org as well as upon request.”

“Mission & purpose in recent years, there has been a sharp increase in the number of homeless families with children.the number of homeless families with children has increased 36 percent since 2010 as reported by the metro dallas homeless alliance. On any given night in dallas county alone, more than 1,100 children fall asleep in homeless and domestic violence shelters. Of the homeless children, 67 percent are under the age of nine and 29 percent are infants and toddlers under the age of three years. In 2012, 42 percent of the service agencies surveyed reported that they had to turn away homeless children because they were operating in capacity. Since 1989, hope supply co. Has been dedicated to helping homeless children with time, money, and in-kind donations. We are the only agency that actively solicits donations and funds for the sole purpose of providing critically needed items to homeless children, from birth to age 17. In 2018, hope supply co. Partnered with over 70 homeless service agencies and touched the lives of nearly 64,873 children across north texas. In 2018, hope supply co. Received and distributed 1,757,767 items valued at 2,886,912 to homeless infants and children at more than 60 different agencies which included an estimated 2,784,095 worth of in-kind items. We provided 1,613,480 diapers or training pants - that is, 31,029 diapers or training pants per week. We also supplied 26,434 hygiene items and infant items, 7,506 food items such as bread loaves, snacks, etc, 41,665 educational items such as filled backpacks, school supplies, and uniforms, 32,153 toys and birthday boxes or 618 per week, 16,796 baby gear, baby supplies and wipes, and 19,753 health aids, clothing, and household items to homeless children. Hope supply co. Addresses the immediate needs of the many children struggling to survive and overcome the most difficult of circumstances during their most precious years. Our goal is to meet the needs of these children so that they may become healthy and productive citizens in our community.”

“Programs & services 1.) for babies and toddlers hope supply co. Provides life's necessities such as diapers, wipes, ointment, baby formula, and baby toiletries to the most vulnerable of the homeless - babies and toddlers. This helps to prevent years of poor health resulting from improper nutrition and hygiene. 2.) for school age children hope supply co. Provides basics, including school uniforms, shirts, pants, skirts, shoes, socks, underwear, school supplies, toys and athletic equipment to school age children. Distributing critical items to homeless children allows homeless parents to devote energy to activities that will help them to break out of homelessness. 3.) recreational activities program this program provides opportunities for homeless children to participate in activities such as easter and winter holiday parties and field trips with groups. These activities provide opportunities for children to get out of the shelter setting, learn about the world around them, and have fun. We also receive donated tickets to national sporting events to pass on to the agencies. 4.) hope-in-a-box this program provides simple, gift-wrapped "shoeboxes" filled with small gifts, toiletries, and special surprises for homeless children living in shelters. Groups with members of all ages and backgrounds volunteer to create and assemble these boxes to help homeless children.”

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