Fragile Kids Foundation Inc

LOW INCOME FAMILIES BENEFITED FROM "PROJECT SANTA CLAUS", WHEREIN VOLUNTEERS AND CIVIC GROUPS SPONSORED FAMILY CHRISTMAS GIFTS WITH DIRECT DONATIONS OF GIFT CARDS, TOYS AND PRESENTS FOR EACH MEMBER OF THE FAMILY FOR A MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILD WHO HAS PARTICIPATED IN EITHER THE HEALTHCARE GRANTS OR LOANED EQUIPMENT PROGRAMS AT FRAGILE KIDS WITH EXPENDITURES OF 2,384.

CHILDREN BENEFITED FROM HEALTHCARE GRANTS AND REQUESTS FOR LOANED EQUIPMENT THAT WERE APPROVED AND PAID DURING THE YEAR. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE LOANED EQUIPMENT PROGRAM PURCHASED AND EXISTING EQUIPMENT WAS MAINTAINED AND REPAIRED, ALLOWING US TO KEEP THE INVENTORY FULLY STOCKED. NEW VENDOR PARTNERS SECURED TO MAKE DISCOUNTS ON EQUIPMENT PURCHASES. GENTLY USED ITEMS WERE DONATED TO THE INVENTORY. FACEBOOK AND EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS RESULTED IN CONNECTIONS TO BOTH POTENTIAL DONORS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. SERVICES BEYOND OUR MISSION SCOPE, SUCH AS RESPITE DAY CARE OR SUPPORT GROUPS, WERE REFERRED TO QUALITY NONPROFIT PARTNERS IN THE COMMUNITY. SEVERAL DONATIONS SPECIFICALLY TO AID LOW INCOME SINGLE MOTHERS AND GRANDMOTHERS WHO ARE SOLE CAREGIVERS.