Who We Are

By Jennifer Carson
Texas State University Student

Organization Logo, Courtesy of Hope & Love 4 Kids

 
Hope & Love 4 Kids is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that serves children and families in need within Hays County. Based out of Kyle, Texas, HL4K has served its community since September 2005 and was founded in January 2006.

HL4K serves its public by by providing children and families basic necessities, comforting them in their time of need and uplifting them through service and outreach. The sole purpose of HL4K is to help children and families in need when needs arise.

Hope & Love 4 Kids' story began with a natural catastrophe that tore through some of the poorest neighborhoods in Louisiana, Hurricane Katrina. Because so many children and families were displaced into our communities, founder Mia Hendricks saw the need and acted. Realizing the need was present without Katrina, Hendricks founded HL4K. 

In its sixth year, HL4K now provides assistance to more than 100 families. We serve them in various ways through the year via five fully running, successful programs. Various children and families within our communities also receive assistance throughout the year through other HL4K service and outreach.

Hope & Love 4 Kids has no paid staff and is solely run by a 12 member, volunteer board of directors. Currently, our board of directors is growing in number to support our expansion efforts, as is the organization itself.

As a non-profit organization, HL4K heavily relies on the support of surrounding communities. In order to continue our mission, HL4K holds charity fundraisers throughout the year to fund programs. Events include a spaghetti dinner, a HL4K birthday celebration and merchandise sales at various community events. HL4K is primarily supported through the generosity of our donors.

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