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About Kids at Hope Yuma

Our Vision

Kids at Hope Yuma is a local non-profit organization dedicated to providing training and resources to over 50 schools and organizations in Yuma County. We operate under the belief that "All children are capable of success, no exceptions!" Kids at Hope Yuma offers training at no cost to our partnered schools, estimating a cost of $3,000 for the first year to onboard a new school, with an additional $1,000 per year for ongoing support. Kids at Hope Yuma offers a wide range of programs designed to support the success of youth in Yuma County. These programs provide comprehensive education and training opportunities, ensuring that every child has the chance to thrive and succeed. We also host two annual fundraisers: a benefit concert and a golf tournament. With the money raised, we've trained over 12,000 caring adults and reach approximately 26,000 children in the community!

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Our commitment to providing support and resources guarantees that every child has the opportunity to succeed. Learn more about our programs, impact stories, and how you can get involved in supporting the success of children in our community.

More about Kids at Hope

  • Kids at Hope , a nationwide non-profit was established nationwide in 2000.

  • Kids at Hope Yuma was established in 2015 and operated under the Kids at Hope National non-profit umbrella until 2021.

  • Kids at Hope Yuma became the first local Kids at Hope Chapter in the United States in 2015.

  • Kids at Hope Yuma became a National Kids at Hope Site in 2016.

  • Kids at Hope Yuma became its own non-profit in 2021.

  • 100% of the funds received by Kids at Hope Yuma through donations stay in our community.

  • Kids at Hope Yuma has no administrative or oversight charges. Everyone who is associated with Kids at Hope Yuma is a volunteer.  

  • Kids at Hope Yuma has partnered with and provided training to over 50 schools and organizations in Yuma County.

  • Kids at Hope Yuma provides training and supplies to our Kids at Hope schools at no cost.  We estimate that it costs $3,000 for the first year to bring a new school on board.  This amount includes the cost of training materials, supplies, support and signage.  It then costs approximately $1000 per year for continued training at each Kids at Hope school.   

  • Kids at Hope Yuma hosts two benefit fundraisers each year.  One is our annual benefit concert, and the other is our annual "Por Los Ninos" Golf Tournament.

  • Since 2015, Kids at Hope Yuma has provided training to over 12,000 caring adults in Yuma County.

  • Our Kids at Hope philosophy has reached approximately 26,000 children in Yuma County. 

  • As reported on the Arizona Department of Education Website, approximately 75.7% of the children Kids at Hope Yuma serves, receive free and reduced priced lunches at their respective schools. This calculation is based on the family's low to moderate income level.

  • Kids at Hope Yuma have hosted a Family Fun Day for the past two years. Both years, we have had over 2,000 students and families from 70 schools, two States and two Countries attend this free event.  We have provided 500 free t-shirts, free wrist bands, free hot dogs, chips, drinks and kettle corn to those in attendance.  We have provided activities for the children, including giant water slides, obstacle courses and bouncy houses.  We have had support from over 20 local service agencies at this event. Our event has been well received by our community.

  • Kids at Hope Yuma co-hosts "Kids at Hope Tunnels" at local schools in which parents and local caring adults create a human gauntlet to welcome and encourages the students at the schools. This is very exciting for the children and heartwarming for the adults.

  • Kids at Hope Yuma co-hosts "Parent Training” nights at Kids at Hope schools.  This past week, we had over 150 parents and children attend a training at Palmcroft Elementary School and have several more scheduled after the first of the year.

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