January – March 2016 Newsletter - Partnership for Strong Families

CONNECTION
JANUARY - MARCH
2016
PARTNERSHIP
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STRATEGIC PLAN FINALIZED
INSIDE THIS ISSU E
By Patty Carroll, Senior Community Relations Professional
Message from our CEO 2
PSF Superhero 5K 3
RECRUITMENT SUCCESS
By Morgan Donovan, Recruitment Specialist
PSF recently shifted the majority of our recruitment efforts
to an online marketing platform that utilizes social media
advertisements to direct interested families to our website,
partnerfamily.org, where they are able to receive more
information on what it means to be a Partner Family and how
to start the licensing process. The decision to move the majority
of our recruitment efforts online came from extensive research
and conversations with a sister agency who saw incredible
results with a similar model. Because our catchment area is
large and our families are spread across 13 counties, focusing
recruitment enabled us to reach a larger audience. More than
95,000 individuals have seen the ads on Facebook since they
were launched in September.
Since the shift in mid-September to a stronger online recruitment
presence and the introduction of our Partner Family Orientation
through our website, there has been a tremendous amount of
interest and support from families in our community. We have
worked with more than 80 families so far who have requested
more information on becoming an adoptive or Partner Family
with PSF, 27 of whom have begun the licensing process.
Not only are we reaching new potential Partner Families, but we
have connected with people who are motivated to help strengthen
our community’s children and families in many other ways, such
as becoming non-relative caregivers, serving as a respite care
provider or babysitter, donating toys and clothing or starting a
“meal train” to bring dinners to current Partner Families. We
have also seen an increase in involvement from local churches
and schools. We are so grateful for the support our community
has demonstrated for PSF and our Partner Families!
In order to ensure there is a P.R.I.D.E. class to meet all of our
potential families’ schedules, the licensing team has increased the
amount of classes offered in 2016 to 18 classes throughout the
year. Classes will be held in Gainesville, High Springs, Trenton,
Lake City, Live Oak, Perry and Lake Butler. If you would like
to share a 2016 P.R.I.D.E. Calendar with an interested family,
church, school or other organization, please email recruitment
specialist Morgan Donovan at [email protected].
While the majority of our efforts are now focused online, wordof-mouth recruitment from our Partner Families is still an
important way to reach new potential families. If you know a
family who is interested in opening their hearts and home to a
child in care, please have them call Morgan at (352) 244-1629 or
direct them to our Partner Family Orientation online.
Advocacy Update
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Guardian ad Litem Feature 4
Making Their Wishes Come True 4
Wish Upon a Star Donors 5
Resource Center Updates 6
CPC Update 7
Grant Awards 7
Recruitment Success 8
OF F ICE L OCATION
PSF Headquarters
5950 NW 1st Place
Suite A
Gainesville, FL 32607
P: 352.244.1500
F: 352.244.1647
www.pfsf.org
As 2015 drew to a close, so did PSF’s 2013-2014-2015 Strategic Plan. The goals of this
plan have led our agency to accomplish many transformational successes over the past
three years, including the establishment of our Children’s Partnership Councils, a more
streamlined licensing process for our Partner Families and an innovative, collaborative
approach to child abuse prevention.
In planning for our next three years and beyond, PSF staff and board directors
underwent a thorough SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and
Threats). Each department had the opportunity to review their role in PSF’s success
and consider what they can do to strengthen the system. The responses were compiled
and condensed into one overall agency SWOT analysis. This encompassing analysis
allowed us to tactfully strategize for our future.
Similar to the planning process for our last strategic plan, this process also included
an opportunity for key community stakeholders - both those very involved with our
system and those somewhat less familiar - to provide input. Responses received from
these surveys outlined some positive views of PSF and also highlighted areas where we
have room to improve. Positive feedback focused on the Resource Centers, Children’s
Partnership Councils and collaboration with partners and providers. Opportunities to
grow included doing more to communicate and avoid working in “silos” and to recruit
more quality Partner Homes to support an influx of children entering care.
This feedback and analysis has produced a new Strategic Plan that focuses on improved
communication within our agency and community, increased supports for high-trauma
youth and exploring alternative funding and development opportunities to expand
available resources for children in care.
The final Strategic Plan can be found on PSF’s website. We invite the community to
review the plan and partner with us to accomplish the goals that will strengthen our
system and our community.
PSF BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
Community Partners and Friends,
I hope that everyone had a great holiday season and is as eager as I
am for what 2016 will bring for our community’s most vulnerable
children and families.
Dr. Michael Bowie
Chair
Mr. Jim Stringfellow
Chair Emeritus
Ms. Jo Haley
Vice Chair
Mr. Joe Dunlap
Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Ed Peddie
Stephen Pennypacker
President/CEO
Mr. Don Caldwell
Chief Tony Jones
Dr. Thomas Hawkins
Chief Argatha Gilmore
Ms. Diana McPhearson
Sheriff Robert Schultz
Ms. Kitty McElhaney
Ms. Ester Tibbs
Dr. Muthusami Kumaran
Mr. Donovan Arnold
PSF Board meetings are
normally held on the fourth
Monday of every other
month.
For more information and
the current location, please
view the calendar at pfsf.org.
Positive change requires purpose, and we always want PSF to be
purposefully moving forward toward more innovative and effective
child protection services. I am pleased to announce that PSF has just
completed a thoughtful and thorough Strategic Planning process, and
our Board of Directors has approved a new Strategic Plan that will
carry us from 2016 through 2018. The three year plan outlines several
goals for our system, some of them very aspirational.
We were determined this year to not allow this to become a document
that sits on a shelf but to instead make it a guidepost for every major decision we make. To
that end, PSF staff and our Board are working together to add an accompanying Action Plan
that will outline how we aim to achieve each of the goals set forth. Our progress on this plan
will be evaluated at weekly executive leadership meetings, bimonthly all-leadership meetings and
continually by the Board.
Additionally, I have personally committed to more of a leadership role with the Florida Coalition
for Children in hopes of utilizing my background working on public policy and as a child
welfare lawyer to impact our system on a statewide level. I have already been lending assistance
around the implementation of Safety Methodology, Florida’s practice model, which I worked
closely to fine tune and roll out before coming to PSF. This methodology provides a more
thorough approach to investigations and case planning to ensure we are addressing child safety
first and foremost. I will continue to assist these efforts now by serving on the Operations and
Governance Committees for FCC as well as being a resource for legislative policy discussions
surrounding implementation of the model.
Working together, our community-based model will continue to be a model for the nation.
Stephen Pennypacker
President/CEO
FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS UPDATE
Happy New Year to all our friends and
partners! We ended 2015 with a bang and
are excited for all that the new year has in
store. This sense of anticipation is for PSF
as well as the Petion family personally, as we
are expecting a little princess to join the two
superheroes later this spring!
Looking back, 2015 was a great year for
PSF. Thanks to the community’s support,
children in PSF’s care were covered like
never before during the Wish Upon a Star
holiday drive. Despite a significant increase in the number of
children who needed sponsors, donors rose to the challenge
to ensure no child was forgotten. We cannot thank them
enough. Turn to pages 4 and 5 for the full story and our donor
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acknowledgment.
We’ve also been fortunate to receive some incredible support
through several grants that will benefit specific programs PSF
operates - from PJs to Partner Families! See page 7 to read more
about the awards and funders. We are so grateful they selected us
from many worthwhile programs they could have chosen.
Lastly, we’re always challenging ourselves to consider untried or
out-of-the-box solutions to common child welfare challenges. A
huge need for our system and the state as a whole are more quality
Partner Families to provide a safety net to the increasing number
of children coming into care. See the back cover for exciting new
ways we’re trying to meet this need.
If you have questions or comments regarding Partnership Connection,
please contact Jenn Petion at 352-244-1561 or [email protected].
CHILDREN’S PARTNERSHIP COUNCILS CONTINUE TO GROW
By Patty Carroll, Senior Community Relations Professional
The goals of each Children’s Partnership Council evolve at every meeting to help Councils effectively use their joint resources to
ensure their community’s children and families are thriving and safe. While PSF continues to facilitate these meetings, we know
that they are truly a community-led endeavor. This is one of their greatest strengths, and PSF is happy to be part of their success.
The Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy Children’s Partnership Council (pictured right) has allocated
resources to promote Child Abuse Prevention Month locally in their communities during
April. They have decided to purchase child-safety items including cabinet locks, door alarms
and safe sleep sacks to pass out to families throughout the month while sharing information
and tips on how to keep children safe from common threats.
The Columbia County Council has also decided to participate in Child Abuse Prevention
Month by hosting a community event similar to their annual Back to School Bash. This
event has become very popular in the Fort White community, and the Council has identified
an opportunity to replicate the event’s success. To better serve families in Fort White, the
Council decided to shift their efforts from the weekly Resource Center to quarterly Resource Festivals that will highlight the
services offered by each of their agencies. April will mark the second Resource Festival of this fiscal year.
The Suwannee, Lafayette, Hamilton Council received the disappointing news that the Live Oak bus service will be cancelled at the
end of January due to a low utilization rate. Having previously purchased bus passes for clients to get to medical appointments,
job interviews and more, the Council found value in this much needed transportation service. They will continue to explore
alternate methods to eliminate transportation barriers across all three counties.
The Baker, Bradford, Union Council and the Madison, Taylor Council continue to assist families through the Individual
Assistance Program, providing emergency needs such as rent assistance, utility assistance and pack ‘n plays to families in crisis.
The successes of this program is expanding as we connect families with deeper services to prevent a future need for emergency
assistance.
For more information or to participate in your community’s Council, email [email protected].
PSF RECOGNIZED WITH MULTIPLE GRANT AWARDS
By Patty Carroll, Senior Community Relations Professional
In recent months, PSF has been the recipient of a number of grants and in-kind support from national organizations and local
entities alike. This development directly aligns with the goals set out in our new Strategic Plan and helps our agency expand the
services that are not otherwise covered by our state contract.
The Plum Creek Foundation selected our “Project Permanency” program to receive a $10,000
grant in October. Of the $10,000, $1,000 will go toward our Education Incentive Program that
rewards children in out-of-home care for their academic performance. $4,000 will go toward
our Normalcy Funds that allow foster youth to participate in extra-curricular activities including
summer camps, field trips and sport activities. The remaining $5,000 will be used to increase our
Partner Family recruitment efforts, especially through the use of social media marketing.
In November, PSF was also excited to be selected as the local recipient of Pajama Program, a
nationwide program that provides new pajamas and books to children in need, especially those
who are currently waiting to be adopted. The program partnered with our local Carter’s store in
Gainesville, where shoppers were encouraged to donate PJs or provide a monetary donation to the
program. The campaign ran until January 5, 2016 and brought in an estimated $7,000 in in-kind
donations.
The City of Gainesville selected our Library Partnership and Cone Park Library Resource Centers
to receive $3,000 through their Community Grant Program to provide utility assistance to patrons who complete a financial
literacy program. The Children’s Fund awarded a $3,500 grant managed by the Community Foundation of North Central
Florida to the SWAG Family Resource Center to enhance their SWAG Monthly Enrichment Program that provides familycentered activities and events one night each month to their patrons. Finally, the Library Partnership recently received a $3,000
grant from TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, to fund their
first-ever “Strong Kids Summer Program.” This eight-week program will host 15 children ages 6-12 and will focus on preventing
the summer learning gap while allowing children to participate in fun, engaging activities and field trips.
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PSF’S RESOURCE CENTERS CLOSE-OUT 2015 AND PLAN FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR
By Stacy Merritt, Director of Resource Centers
As 2015 came to a close, PSF’s Resource Centers had a
number of things to celebrate, including the early-success of
our newest Resource Center, various funding opportunities
and community recognition for the work being done through
the Centers, along with a number of exciting and successful
programming opportunities.
While this article will highlight two of our Resource Centers,
SWAG Family Resource Center (SWAG FRC) and the TriCounty Community Resource Center (TCCRC), with the
holidays having just ended we would be remiss if we failed
to mention the efforts of all four Centers in ensuring families
and individuals in need of holiday assistance were provided
with the resources to enjoy the holidays. While all four of the
Centers were able to refer patrons for Thanksgiving assistance,
SWAG FRC and Library Partnership were able to provide
Thanksgiving baskets for patrons on-site with the support of
local partners. Additionally, all four Centers partnered with
Toys for Tots. In Alachua County this involved providing
holiday assistance for approximately 350 children; with an
additional (100+) children being served in the Dixie, Gilchrist
Levy County areas.
SWAG Family Resource Center
In November 2015, CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services
presented a Community Partner Award to PSF staff members
Amanda Elliott and Kim Dawson, along with SWAG FRC lead
volunteers Joan Canton and Eloise Edwards, for their work at
the Resource Center. For the past three summers, SWAG FRC
and CDS Family and Behavioral Health Services have teamed up
to provide highly successful and quality summer programming
for area youth. It is this type
of programming, along with
the additional programs and
services mentioned below,
that help SWAG FRC and
the recognized individuals
to stand out as community
partners and advocates.
In December, SWAG FRC
had a great turnout at their
Community Holiday Party,
with more than 75 patrons
and community members in
attendance. As part of the
holiday fun, patrons crafted a
snowman, were served fresh cookies and children were able
to meet Santa.
Thanks to a $3,500 grant from the Children’s Fund, SWAG
FRC will now be able to expand their monthly Family
Enrichment Activities. The first of these activities was the
“New Year, New You” event on January 7. This event allowed
participants to set individual and family goals, and staff helped
in identifying the resources and tools needed to make these
goals obtainable.
Patrons also now have free access to wi-fi during Resource
Center operating hours thanks to the support of Cox who, in
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addition to the wi-fi, has provided a $5,000 donation.
Beginning in January 2016, a Girl Scout Troop for girls residing
in the local communities served by SWAG FRC will be hosted
at the center. In preparation for hosting this troop, SWAG
FRC recently held “Girl Scout Sampler Days” to introduce this
upcoming opportunity to the community and recruit potential
troop members. A private donation will be used to help
purchase needed items such as vests and participation patches
for the troop members.
SWAG FRC also received two visits from local legislators in
October 2015 who wanted to learn more about our Resource
Center model. Representative Matt Hudson and Senator Rob
Bradley were both supportive of the Resource Centers and the
work being done through these locations.
PSF SUPERHERO 5K
By: Patty Carroll, Senior Community Relations Professional On November 14, 2015, PSF held our first-ever Superhero 5K to support
our Partner and Adoptive Family recruitment efforts. The event was held on
an unseasonably chilly morning at Kanapaha Park in Gainesville, but cold
temperatures didn’t stop the more than 200 registered runners and walkers from
coming out dressed in their “Superhero” best.
The event raised more than $5,000, which will go directly toward Partner and
Adoptive Family recruitment initiatives. These funds will help to increase our
reach with potential Partner Families throughout North Central Florida, and help
us with targeted recruitment on behalf of waiting children.
We would like to thank the volunteers who made this day possible, especially
those staff who donated their time to ensure the event ran smoothly. We would
also like to thank our volunteer advocate, Heidi Kemph, who was instrumental in
planning for the fundraising portion of this event. Finally, we would like to thank
our generous sponsors, all of which are listed below.
Tri-County Community Resource Center
Coming up on their one year anniversary in March 2016,
TCCRC and their local partners have much to celebrate. In
its first nine months of operation, TCCRC has received
more than 2,700 visits from Tri-County community members
requesting assistance with a variety of needs, with an additional
300 individuals having been served over the phone. While just
more than 75% of the visitors reside within Levy County, there
has been an increase in the number of visitors from Gilchrist
(12%) and Dixie (9%) Counties as well.
In addition to the recurring programs and services (such as
a children’s clothing closet and referral assistance), on-site
programs and activities have included several opportunities
to attend free CPR classes, child birth classes and various
health screenings along with a summer program for children
and various parent-child activities. Also, in direct response to
an identified community need, DCF has provided an on-site
ACCESS Interview Clerk to answer questions and assist with
the application and recertification process.
Additionally, on January 26, TCCRC will be hosting an
Interagency Fair. The event is being coordinated by the
Interagency Pre-K Council and will include informational
booths sponsored by various community partners.
There are also plans to offer a more intensive financial literacy
program in the near future,
pending securement of needed
community partners to help
meet the instructional and
financial requirements of this
program.
Since opening, TCCRC has been
visited by and received the verbal support of Representative
Jimmie Smith, who stopped by on two occasions to learn more
about what is happening at this rural center and to show his
support of the center’s efforts. Representative Smith took
the time during each visit to inquire about specific challenges
facing local residents and had discussions with center visitors
about their perspective on employment and transportation
challenges in the area due to the rural location.
• • • Special Thanks to Our Event Sponsors! • • •
ADVOCACY UPDATE
By Jenn Petion, Director of Community &
Government Relations
Legislative Session 2016 has officially
begun! Periodically, session is shifted
from its standard calendar in later spring
up to the beginning of the year, and this
happens to be one of those years. With
several Special Sessions held in 2015,
legislators did not get much time in district
before returning for the new session.
With Session beginning early, Children’s
Week is bumped up to January 26 this
year. We are scheduled to bring about
40 Partner and Adoptive Families, youth,
board members and staff to participate in
the event again this year. PSF’s wrapped
van will be prominently displayed on the
Capitol Courtyard, inviting the thousands
of event participants to stop by and
learn more about the important work we
do. We’re looking forward to meeting
with each of our local delegates and
thanking them for their support as well
as answering any questions they may have
about proposed legislation that could
impact our local system of care.
There are several bills to watch this
year, including HB599, which is a
comprehensive child welfare bill. There
are some good parts to the current
language and some components that could
have unintended consequences. PSF is
partnering with the Florida Coalition for
Children to continue to work closely with
legislators to address the challenges facing
the Florida child welfare system today.
One of the main challenges facing our
system today are children entering outof-home care who have been “locked
out” of their home when released from
other systems such as Department of
Juvenile Justice or Crisis Stabilization
Units. These children often are in crisis,
which presents as behavioral or mental
health emergencies, and their caregivers
are unable or unwilling to allow them
to return home. These children require
a complex, multi-system approach to
stabilization and rehabilitation.
The
Community-Based Care Lead Agencies
are working to draw legislative attention
to this unique and growing population.
If you would like to become involved in advocating
on behalf of our community’s children, please
contact the Community and Government Relations
Department at 352-244-1626 to learn more.
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CALEN DAR OF E VE N T S
Legislative Session Begins
January 12, 2016
The Legislative Session begins in January
and runs through March. PSF will keep
you updated throughout the session on
any important changes that take effect.
Children’s Day at the Capitol
January 26, 2016
Each year PSF travels to the Capitol with
a group of our staff, Partner Families and
board members to speak with legislators
about the policies that will impact our
system.
Sine Die
March 11, 2016
“Sine Die” marks the end of
Legislative Session.
the
Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 2016
PSF plans to celebrate Child Abuse
Prevention Month with a large social
media campaign, giving out informational
and safety materials at our Resource
Centers and by participating in events
throughout the community.
GAL WELCOMES 2016
By Paul Crawford, Northwest Regional Director
I hope each of you are doing well so far
to meet and exceed those New Year’s
resolutions and working hard to accomplish
your goals for this year! For me, the New
Year is always a time of the year that is very
inspiring and energizing. It’s a time to set
our vision for the year ahead and to develop
and commit to the goals that move us closer
to achieving our dreams and desires. Some of the things that the GAL program
is focusing on include enhancing the level of high quality training in the areas
of child welfare available to our volunteers and staff. We are also focused on
recruiting and retaining the best and most dedicated team of volunteers to keep
up with the huge increase of children coming into the dependency system over
the past several months. GAL is also committed to working with other child
welfare professionals and service providers and sharing information that will
improve the likelihood of successful reunifications and prevent the likelihood
that a child will be subjected to future abuse or neglect.
Reflecting back, I’m amazed at how well each of us has risen to the challenges
and strains being placed on the dependency system over the past year. I am
always touched by the many personal stories I hear where children have been
positively impacted, the quality of their lives are improved and they are safe
and well cared for as the result of a specific action a volunteer, GAL or Case
Management staff or service provider has taken to go above and beyond any
expectations to make sure the child gets the best possible outcomes. Many of
you are true heroes to these children and to me. Thanks for inspiring me to
strive to become a more powerful influence that will positively alter the lives of
these precious children we serve. Thanks for all you do; it’s an honor to work
alongside some of the best people I know.
I wish each of you an awesome 2016! I hope that you have a very successful and
prosperous year ahead both personally and professionally.
MAKING THEIR HOLIDAYS MERRY
By Michelle Kidney, Community Relations Assistant
Thanks to the overwhelming support of our donors from
around the community, our annual Wish Upon a Star holiday toy
drive saw another successful year. Presents for approximately
1,250 children in our care (150 more than last year) were under
the tree on Christmas morning because of our generous
community. The drive brought in more than $91,000 of inkind donations. Over the course of the drive, gifts poured in
from 235 new and returning donors to ensure that the children
in our care had a very merry Christmas (see the complete list
of donors and volunteers on the right).
As in previous years, Northwest Baptist Church generously
allowed us to transform their children’s hall into Santa’s
workshop for the collection week. Donors dropped off gifts
throughout the week as our staff and volunteers wrapped,
sorted and delivered gifts. With this year’s increase in children
came an increase in the number of gifts that needed to be
wrapped. Thanks to Girl Scout Group #928, two groups from
Greenhouse Church and several individuals who stopped by
to help us wrap presents. In addition, 22 Project YouthBuild
AmeriCorps members stopped by and volunteered their time
to help us pack-up at the end of the collection week. This
year’s drive clocked more than 780 volunteer and staff hours.
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Closer to the holidays, we had several new cases open. The
Junior League of Gainesville generously donated a surplus of
toys from their Miracle on Main Street event. This unexpected
and last-minute donation allowed us to ensure no child went
without gifts this holiday season.
The children in our care have often experienced times of
immense difficulty and distress, and we wanted to ensure that
their holidays were full of nothing but joy and love. PSF would
like to thank every individual and organization who took the
time to help give our children a wonderful Christmas – we
couldn’t have done it without you!
Right: Alachua County
Sheriff ’s Office staff,
a new donor this year,
unloads their van full
of gifts.
COMMUNITY DONORS HELP GRANT WISHES FOR CHILDREN IN OUR CARE
Platinum Stars (100+ Children)
Greenhouse Church
Gold Stars (50 - 100 Children)
CH2M Hill
Malcom Randall VA Medical Center
North Florida Regional Medical Center
Santa Fe College
Silver Stars (20 - 49 Children)
Alachua County Sheriff ’s Office
Cox Communications
Gainesville High School
Gainesville Seventh Day Adventist Church
James Moore & Co.
Junior League of Gainesville
Naylor LLC
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
UBS Financial Services
UF College of Veterinary Medicine
UF Emergency Departments
Upper Room Ministries
Vineyard Church of Gainesville
Bronze Stars (1 - 19 Children)
Alachua Lions Club
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Cabrillo Coastal General Insurance Agency
CareerSource
Delta Kappa Gamma
Encell Technology
Fast Frontier
First UMC of Hawthorne
Fountain of Life Church
Gator Exchange Club
Girl Scouts Troop #928
GrayRobinson Attorneys At Law
Greater Truevine Baptist Church
Gulf Coast Florida LEO Wives
Johnson Chapel Missionary Church
Life South Laboratories
Nationwide Underwriting Department
Norton Elementary School
O2B Kids
Oak Hall School
Perry Roofing
Saint Leo University
School Board of Alachua County Manning
Center
Spring Babies Playgroup
Suwannee River Chamber of Commerce
Stephen Foster Elementary School
The Bartram
UDV of Florida
UF Center for Excellence in Early
Childhood Education
UF College of Medicine
UF Department of Surgery
UF Health Emergency Departments
UF Off-Campus Life
UF School of Special Education, School
of Psychology and Early Childhood
Studies
UF Self-Insurance Program
Thank You
for making their
WISHES
come true.
UF Athletic Association
Village Counseling Center
The Visionaries Club
Wesley UMC Women’s Group
Willis of Florida
Wilson Brothers
Individual Donors
Adam & Liz Howell
Alexandra & Brad Donovan
Alison Boothby
Amanda Bentley
Amber Simmons
Amy Weilgos
Angela Johnson
Ashley Sharpless
Austin Forbrick
Austin & Sara King
Barbara Giordano
Bernice McCoy
Beverly Gooding
Beverly Saviello
Bill & Clare Rex
Bill & Susan Arnold
Bonnie Bowman & Todd Rockhill
Brenda Kerkmann
Brian & Gabi Miller
Brittany Schwertfagger
Brittany Snipes
Britney Ladd
Brittnie & Vernon Harris
Brook Journey
Bryan Bullett & Kelly Hayes
Camile Mallari
Candice King
Candy Johnson
Carol Arnold
Carol Delany
Carol Ruth
Carol West
Casey Adolfsson
Catherine Drake
Catherine Music
Cathy Davenport
Charity Black
Charlie & Jen Blackburn
Cheryl Russell
Chip & Pamela Gonzales
Chloe Burke
Chris Perez
Christa Barton
Christina Zeretzke
Christy Connor
Colby & Morgan Donovan
Crystal Sheffield
Dallas & Javon Murphy
Danielle & Phillip Brehm
Danielle Childers & April O’Neal
Danielle Kolb
Daryl Burchfield
David & Maureen Clement
David Glennon
Dawn Crews
Deanna McCall
Debbie Coburn
Debbie Simmons
Declan & Patty Carroll
Dianne & Vince Butorac
Don & Carol Shaw
Donna Foust
Donovan & Katy Arnold
Emily Crawford
Emily Wheeler
Emma Sullivan
Francys Martin
Gary & Carol Ford
Gina Murray
Gwyn Littell
Harbin & Jennifer Bolton
Heather & Cody Douglas
Heather Hollingsworth
Heather & Jason Whitfield
Hope Kawaya
James Fryer
Jamie & Renee Collins
Jamie Sembower
Janice Cartwright
Jason & Jenny Knutowski
Jennifer & Michael Deane
Jessica Kinton
Jim Stringfellow
Joe Dunlap
John & Beth Messal
John & Inga Neubert
Joseph & Angie Preston
Joy & Van Rhodes
Julie Szydlowski
Justen Ostreicher
Justin & Marcia Deverling
Joy & Van Rhodes
Kelly McNeal
Kim Baker
Kim Hannah
Kimberly Petersen
Kristen Lee
Kristina & Danny Sapp
Lars Beattie
Latrell Simmons
Lauren Belgrade
Lauren Cain
Laurie, Jake & Caroline Michaelson
Leah Lee
Dr. Linda Abeles & Dr. Peter
Bensen
Linda McCaughey
Linda Means
Luke Thornton
Lymaris Barger
Marcia Wiesel-Leavy
Marisa Stukey
Marissa Overson
Martine Davis
Mary Brown
Mary Ellis
Mary Grace Curtin
Mary Ellzey
Maureena Caudle
Melinda Sczepanski
Melissa Milford
Dr. Michael Bowie
Michael & Kendra Marchick
Michael & Janet Walker
Michelle Miller
Mike Walker
Misha Ellis
Mona Gil de Gibaja
Monya Engle
Nance & Arden Leedy
Nancy & Craig Birkmsier
Nancy Lempinen
Natalie Bernard
Nooriel Nolan
Norma Homan
Olga Garcia
Pamela Whitehead
Pascha Coonradt
Pebbles Edelman
Pete & Britt Pearson
Quincy & Tracy Westberry
Rachel Foreman
Rainey Patterson
Ray & Maryann Hubbard
Rob & April Downin
Robert Zorn
Rosie Foran
Ruth Vallese
Samantha Tracy
Samantha Jones
Sara Corvil
Scott & Anne Banks
Shannon Moser
Sharon Lottinville
Sharon Surrency
Shelley Katz
Shinlay Riveria
Stacy Merritt
Stacey Starling
Stefanie Jasper
Stephen Pennypacker
Steve & Vanessa Carroll
Susie Aguila
Tara Hollow
Tara Rowland
Tara Thompson
Ted & Beth Braitsch
Thomas McKercher
Dr. Thomas & Christy Payton
Tifany Knox
Tim & Frannie Ryan
Tina Gunter
Travis Darnell & Allison Boothby
Vicci Mills
Vicki Parker
Vlad & Jenifer Petrescu
William & Susan Arnold
Wendy Richards
... And a special thank you to the
volunteers who helped to wrap
and package presents for our
kids!
Charity Black
Colby Donovan
Crystal Lyons
Debbie Simmons
Declan Carroll
Dominick Giordano
Evan Bell
Ezekiel McLeskey
Girl Scout Troop #928
Greenhouse Microchurches
Haley Clement
Ismelda Alvarez
Jen Searby
Levi Bradford
Mandy Millam
Max Petion
Melinda Martin
Nicole Herbert
Pebbles Edelman
Samantha Tracy
Sara King
Shinlay Rivera
Sophie Edelman
Susie Aguila
Taryn Hannah
Wendy Richards
Institute for Workforce Innovation's
Project YouthBuild AmeriCorps
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