Past Events

By Patrick Dunn
Texas State University Student

Whata-School Supplies Drive 2011

Whata-School Supplies Drive Kickoff, Kyle, Texas
Photo courtesy of Hope & Love 4 Kids

Hope & Love 4 Kids began its “Whata School Supply Drive” in July 2011.

This event was the sixth annual school supplies drive for the organization in which they were able to provide hundreds of children with backpacks full of supplies.

“When it was said and done, I stepped back to see rows and rows of backpacks full of supplies; the image was overwhelming. I thought to myself we really are helping so many kids,” said Mia Hendricks, founder of Hope & Love 4 Kids.

Donors, organization members and volunteers assembled the backpacks that were generously donated to Kyle Elementary School.

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Girl Empowerment Workshop 2011

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Design by Mia Hendricks, Courtesy of Hope & Love 4 Kids

Hope & Love 4 Kids held its first ever “Girl Power” event in October 2011.

“Girl Power” is a female empowerment workshop that gives young girls the opportunity to meet with many powerful and successful women in hopes to inspire these young ladies with the confidence and courage to go out and do whatever it is they want to do.

The event, hosted by Thunderhill Raceway, included workshop speakers: Casey Bellows, Hope & Love 4 Kids board member, Diana Blank, City of Kyle Director of Economic Development, Mary Ann Naumann, Thunderhill Raceway owner and former race car driver, and Judge Beth Smith, Hays County, Precinct 2.

The small group of girls that attended made for a more personal session allowing the young ladies to interact more with the guest speakers enabling them to have a more impactful and positive experience. The personal session not only helped the young females in attendance, but also instilled some confidence in the speakers themselves.

“I was very impressed with the girls in attendance. I feel confident and encouraged to know that these young women are our future leaders,” said Blank.

Hope & Love 4 Kids is already looking to do another workshop and is excited to help more young girls on the way to success in the future.

Girl Power Empowerment Workshop, Kyle, Texas
Photo by Jennifer Carson, Courtesy of Hope & Love 4 Kids

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Ride 4 The Kids 2011

Ride 4 The Kids Adverstisement
Design by Mia Hendricks, Courtesy of Hope & Love 4 Kids 

Hope & Love 4 Kids held its first ever “Ride 4 Charity” event in August 2011.

The ride started off with free coffee at The Thunderhill Raceway where all the riders got to be a part of the opening ceremonies. The participants rode along the events track and ended back at the raceway. Live music and food were provided to the riders, and all proceeds were donated to local charities, HL4K being one of them!

Check out the video below for a virtual experience of last years event. Video courtesy of Hope & Love 4 Kids.