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DURING 2024, WITH THE HELP OF OVER 300 VOLUNTEERS, THERE WITH CARE SERVED 970 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FACING CRITICAL ILLNESS (3880 INDIVIDUALS). THE VALUE OF THE VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN 2024 WAS $147,698 FOR 6,579 HOURS. THE AVERAGE COST TO SERVE A FAMILY IN 2023 WAS $2,809 AND WE SERVE APPROXIMATELY 180 ACTIVE CASES PER DAY. WITH THE HELP OF THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES, THE COMMUNITY HAS COME TOGETHER TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND CARE TO EACH FAMILY, MEETING THEM WHERE THEY ARE, AND EASING THEIR DAY-TO-DAY BURDENS GIVING THEM MORE TIME WITH THEIR CHILDREN. SOCIAL WORKERS FROM HOSPITAL PARTNER AGENCIES REFER FAMILIES IN GREATEST NEED TO THERE WITH CARE.SEE ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION ON SCHEDULE O.PROGRAMMATIC AREAS:OUR PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDE:- FOOD SECURITY: ENSURES A FAMILY HAS ACCESS TO WARM, NUTRITIOUS, AND EASILY PREPARED MEALS WITH GROCERY DELIVERIES, EASY MEAL CARE BAGS, RESTAURANT GIFT CARDS, AND UBER EATS GIFT CARDS.-HOUSING STABILITY: ENSURES A FAMILY'S HOUSEHOLD IS CLEAN AND SAFE BY PROVIDING CLEANING PRODUCTS AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES. HELPS ALLEVIATE STRESSES RELATED TO HOME FINANCES, INCLUDING RENT OR MORTGAGE, UTILITIES, PHONE AND INTERNET BILLS, APPLIANCE OR HOME REPAIR, AND HOTEL STAYS.- TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE: ENSURES A FAMILY CAN SAFELY AND RELIABLY TAKE THEIR CHILD TO AND FROM TREATMENTS, SCHOOL, AND ACTIVITIES, VISIT THEIR CHILD AT THE HOSPITAL IF INPATIENT, AND MAINTAIN THEIR VEHICLE FOR TRAVEL. INCLUDES GAS CARDS, UBER OR LYFT GIFT CARDS, BUS PASSES, AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CAR PAYMENTS, INSURANCE, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, TIRES, AND INFANT CAR SEATS.- PATIENT AND FAMILY ESSENTIALS: ENSURES THE BASIC NEEDS OF ALL FAMILY MEMBERS ARE MET BY PROVIDING CLOTHING, STROLLERS AND CRIBS, ACTIVITY BAGS, BOOKS, TOYS AND GAMES, AND TOILETRY ITEMS AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDING FAMILY OR INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING.DIAGNOSES AREAS:PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGYLEVEL 4 NICU*ORGAN TRANSPLANTOTHER TRAUMA, ACCIDENTMENTAL HEALTH*THESE FACILITIES ARE EQUIPPED TO CARE FOR THE MOST COMPLEX NEONATAL CONDITIONS AND THE SICKEST AND SMALLEST NEWBORNS, NO MATTER THEIR GESTATIONAL AGE AT BIRTH.