New Horizons of SWFL

Habitat for Humanity

New Horizons of SWFL — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:57:55 +0000

My good friend Mary Lamond, who is the Exec. Dir. of Habitat for Humanity in Forsyth County, Ga. and surrounding areas, has asked me to help find a wounded warrior and family in need of a new home!

I would like to find a family in need who doesn’t mind being a part of an ongoing reality show. If you know anyone who might be interested, please email: jill.trammell@gmail.com Thanks for spreading the word!

Please help spread the word that New Hor

New Horizons of SWFL — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:06:56 +0000

Please help spread the word that New Horizons provides the only after school tutoring and mentoring program in their area for at risk kids!

http://ht.ly/5zl2e Mentoring and tutorin

New Horizons of SWFL — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:15 +0000

http://ht.ly/5zl2e Mentoring and tutoring isn’t just for adults…students can do it too!

“It is not the critic who counts….”

New Horizons of SWFL — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:33:38 +0000

“It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by the dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly; so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory or defeat.”
~ Teddy Roosevelt,1910

New Horizons Super Kids Club Vandalized for a 2nd time!

New Horizons of SWFL — Thu, 26 May 2011 19:42:05 +0000

You know you’re doing God’s work when evil men seek to destroy you.

Sometime over this weekend, the Super Kids Club in Rosemary Park was vandalized for a second time in the past couple of months. This time, the windows were broken. Fortunately, the interior of the Club was not damaged and nothing was stolen. A possible clue to who the adult vandals were, was discovered on a social media site and details were given to Bonita Springs Detectives.

Kids in the New Horizons of SWFL, Super Kids and Super Teen Clubs have come to rely on the staff and the modest shelters to be open for them during the school year. They have provided a true a “safe haven” in their neighborhoods where poverty, crime, drugs and gangs are a common threat to their survival and success.

As a faith based non-profit organization, New Horizons relies on the donations, time and talent, of their volunteers, many of whom are seasonal residents in the Estero, Bonita Springs and Naples. Local residents are encouraged to consider volunteering with a friend this fall! There is always a need for tutors and mentors and if time, talent and funding permits, the Super Clubs could be open for Summer Camp next year!

The testimony of one student explains why these Clubs needs your help to stay open year round. Please read this excerpt from the testimonial of a real ‘Super Teen’ whose mother died a year ago, May 27th and she became orphaned with her little brother. They now live in a crowded apartment with their Aunt and several younger cousins and are picked up by Super Kids Club bus, during the school year. This courageous young woman received the “Take Stock in Children” College scholarship this year, thanks to the help of New Horizons. She explains what the Super Kids Clubs have meant to her.

“I have been on the Honor Roll since I have been with New Horizons (age 7, now 15). It has changed my life for the better in so many different ways. There are lots of kids my age who are doing drugs and have even been in jail, but New Horizons has kept me away from them because I go to the Super Teen Club every day after school, instead of hanging out with them. As I keep going, I learn more about God and how HE will never abandon me and will keep me safe from evil things.”

New Horizons of SWFL and their 4 clubs in 3 locations, serve over 200 kids every school year with over 30,000 hours of tutoring and mentoring. While their individualized academic plan is a driving force behind the success of these children, the “safe haven” of the clubs are seldom addressed. New Horizons must get continual funding to stay open and keep these kids on the right track…all year long!

To volunteer or donate to the mission of New Horizons, please contact Founder and Director Ellen Nichols at: 239-565-6714 or go to their website or blog at: www.newhorizonsofswfl.org or www.newhorizonsofswfl.wordpress.com

Give Generously! Donations to New Horizons can change lives, enhance safety and reduce crime in our communities.

New Horizons Super Kids Clubs provide a “safe haven” for local youth.

New Horizons of SWFL — Wed, 25 May 2011 21:05:39 +0000

As a Christian non-profit organization, New Horizons has come to rely on the donations, time and talent, of their volunteers, many of whom are seasonal residents in the Estero, Bonita Springs and Naples. Local residents are encouraged to consider volunteering with a friend this next fall! There is always a need for tutors and mentors and if time, talent and funding permits, the Super Clubs could be open for Summer Camp next year!

The testimony of one student explains why these Clubs needs your help to stay open year round. Please read this excerpt from the testimonial found on the blog (www.newhorizonsofswfl.wordpress.com) of a real Super Teen whose mother died a year ago on May 27th and who became orphaned with her little brother. They now live in a crowded apartment with their Aunt and several younger cousins. This courageous young woman received the “Take Stock in Children” college scholarship this year, thanks to the help of New Horizons. She explains what the Super Kids Clubs have meant to her.

“I have been on the Honor Roll since I have been with New Horizons (age 7, now 15). It has changed my life for the better in so many different ways. There are lots of kids my age who are doing drugs and have even been in jail, but New Horizons has kept me away from them because I go to the Super Teen Club every day after school, instead of hanging out with them. As I keep going, I learn more about God and how HE will never abandon me and will keep me safe from evil things.”

New Horizons of SWFL and their 4 clubs in 3 locations, serve over 200 kids every school year with over 25,000 hours of tutoring and mentoring. While their individualized academic plan is a driving force behind the success of these children, the “safe haven” of the clubs are seldom addressed. New Horizons of SWFL must stay open to keep these kids on the right track…all year long!

Give Generously! Donations can change lives, enhance safety and reduce crimes in our communities.