named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
Care Packs
Provides care packs with basic necessities for parents and siblings upon admission to the NICU to ease the transition.
Family Relief Fund
Supports families in crisis through a family relief fund.
Journey Beads program
Provides milestone beads for families to track their babies' progress while in the NICU.
Kenzie Kares Holiday Drive
Annual drive to provide helpful items to parents enduring the NICU journey and to support the NICU with items for children.
NICU Tangible Item Donations
Donates items such as snacks, toiletries, books, and preemie clothes to NICU facilities like Banner Thunderbird NICU.
activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 3
- Distribution of Necessities to NICU Parents and Families Comfort and Care Kits DistributionProvides essential items such as snacks, toiletries, books, and preemie clothing to parents and families in NICUs, including through targeted donation drives like the KENZIE KARES HOLIDAY DRIVE. Expanded to multiple NICUs in the Phoenix Metro area in 2021.
- Family Relief and Crisis Support Services Family Support and Resource ConnectionOffers direct support to families in crisis through a family relief fund and by providing resources for children during parental absence, such as playtime materials in the NICU.
- Journey Beads Program for NICU Families Comfort and Care Kits DistributionProvides milestone beads to families with babies in the NICU to help them track their infants' progress during hospitalization. The program supports emotional well-being and纪念s key moments in the neonatal journey.
capacity building · 2
- Support for Local Nonprofits Serving Special Needs and Foster Families Diaper Distribution ServicesAssists other local nonprofits by helping them access necessary supplies and social services to better serve special needs and foster families.
- Training and Capacity Building for Families of Special Needs Children Parent & Family Training for Special NeedsProvides training and educational support to families transitioning home with special needs children, helping them manage care and navigate challenges.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Commemorative and story-inspired family support story-inspired support unique to this orgOrganizes programs that honor the founder's child's NICU journey as a mechanism to connect with and support families facing similar experiences, using personal narrative to foster empathy and guide programming.
- Comprehensive family support during and after NICU family_support_model unique to this orgProvides ongoing emotional, practical, and logistical support to families with children currently or formerly in the NICU, aiming to reduce long-term burdens through sustained engagement.
- Immediate material support at NICU admission direct support unique to this orgDistributes care packs with essential items to families upon NICU admission to alleviate initial stress and practical challenges during the early, overwhelming stages of care.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
the money
revenue
Total revenue$12K
Contributions & grants$12K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$7K
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balance sheet
Total assets$7K
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Net assets$5K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
who runs it
board members · 1
- LINDSAY HEBRARD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 2
who they work with
- Banner Thunderbird NICU Partner — Recipient of over $15,000 in tangible item donations.
- Southwest Human Development Partner — Partnered to aid families in finding post-NICU support, especially for children with special needs.