YOUR GIFT CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

 

Capital One ("What's in Your Wallet?") has pledged a challenge grant of $26,000 to Hopkins House in support of the Children's Scholarship Fund.  This Fund provides scholarships to children from low-income, working families to attend the Hopkins House Preschool Academy.  These working families often earn too much to qualify for government childcare assistance and yet too little to afford the full cost of quality childcare for their children.  In 2007, scholarships helped 67 children attend quality preschool.

 

Capital One will match donations to the Children's Scholarship Fund, dollar-for-dollar, up to $26,000.  For example,

 

      * Your gift of $1,000 will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Capital One for a total gift of

         $2,000 to the Children's Scholarship Fund.

 

      * Your gift of $500 will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Capital One for a total gift of

         $1,000 to the Children's Scholarship Fund.

 

      * Your gift of $250 will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Capital One for a total gift of

        $500 to the Children's Scholarship Fund.

 

      * Your gift of $100 will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Capital One for a total gift of

         $200 to the Children's Scholarship Fund.

 

You can double the value of your gift to the Children's Scholarship Fund and help to meet the Capital One challenge.

 

 

WAYS YOU CAN GIVE

Hopkins House is a charitable organization under section 501(c) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to Hopkins House are fully tax-deductible to the extent provided by law and always acknowledged in writing. For information about giving to or volunteering at Hopkins House, contact the President at the address below.

  • Credit Card (Call us at 703.549.4232)

  • Contribute Online

  • Check (Make payable to "Hopkins House")

  • Stock or Securities (Your stock broker can assist with this.)

  • Bequest (Your financial advisor or estate planner can assist with this.)

  • Make A Pledge

  • United Way (Designation #8114)

  • Combined Federal Campaign (CFC #47761)

 

During the month of MARCH, Harris Teeter will donate 1% of the purchase dollars for every customer linked to Hopkins House and using their Harris Teeter VIC to purchase any frozen food department item (excluding meat, seafood, and bakery items).  If your VIC is not yet linked to Hopkins House, please visit www.harristeeter.com and designate school code #6202.

 

 

SPECIAL FUNDS WE INVITE YOU TO SUPPORT

  • Children’s Scholarship Annual Fund -
    This Fund provides financial assistance to needy families with children to ensure that no child is unable to attend the Hopkins House Preschool Academy because his or her family cannot afford the tuition.  Financial assistance is given on the basis of financial need.  A committee of volunteers decides on recipients and determines the amount of each grant. Click here for brochure.

  • Elward J. Alexander III Memorial Gift Annual Fund -
    This Fund provides a cash “gift”  for the education of a child or teenager whose family has been victim to a violent crime.  A committee of volunteers decides on recipients and determines the amount of each grant. Click here for brochure.

  • General Annual Fund -
    This Fund assists Hopkins House to provide for the general cost of operating the organization, including but not limited to replacing worn or broken toys, furniture, and equipment, including computers, copiers, listening centers, recorders, and musical instruments; purchasing paper, crayons, arts and crafts supplies; and paying for utilities, repairs, maintenance and the salaries of the organization's staff.  Click here for brochure.


  • Children’s Scholarship Endowment Fund -
    This Endowment Fund provides a permanent source of financial assistance to needy families with children. The annual income from this endowment fund is used to ensure that no child will ever be deprived of a Hopkins House program because their family cannot afford the tuition.   Click here for brochure.

  • Elward J. Alexander III Memorial Gift Endowment Fund -
    This Endowment Fund provides a permanent source of funding for the Elward J. Alexander III Memorial Gifts. The annual income from this endowment fund is used to grant annual cash  “gifts” for the education of a child or teenager whose family has been victim to a violent crime.   Click here for brochure.

  • Hopkins House Endowment Fund -
    This Endowment Fund provides a permanent source of funding for the operation of Hopkins House.  The annual income from this endowment fund is used as a hedge against economic downturns and inflation, ensuring that Hopkins House will have the financial resources it needs to provide the highest quality of programs and services during times of particular and urgent need. Click here for brochure.

    WISH LIST

    Hopkins House welcomes donations of items that can be used in our Preschool Academy and other programs:   

     

    BABY SUPPLIES:                  PAPER SUPPLIES:

    Diapers/Pampers                Paper towels

    Diaper cream                       Toilet paper
    Handy Wipes                        Writing pads

    Sippy cups                            Copier paper (White and Colors)

    Baby formula                        Construction paper

    Pull-ups for children           Kleenex Tissues (box)

    Training pants

     

     

    CLASSROOM SUPPLIES:                      MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES:        

    Crayons (boxed)                                      Socks/tights (children)            

    Puzzles                                                      Tooth brush/Tooth paste

    Books (Children)                                     First Aid Kit

    Book bags                                                Bleach

                                                                        Gift Certificates (Giant, Food Lion, Safeway)

                                                                        Educational videos and DVD's

     

    In addition to this website, donor information about Hopkins House can be obtained on the Internet at Guidestar.org. A Copy of the organization's most recent tax filing is available by clicking Form 990. Hopkins House's audited financial statements are on file at Hopkins House and can be obtained by writing to the President at:

    Hopkins House
    1224 Princess Street
    Alexandria, Virginia 22314

    Voice: 703/549-4232
    Facsimile: 703/683-3056
    E-Mail: Info@HopkinsHouse.Org

     

    In 2007, 446 individuals, foundations, institutions of faith and businesses donated $730,000 in cash, equipment, and services to Hopkins House.  Hopkins House received $1.3-million in total revenue.  Nearly half came from donations and grants, with the remainder coming from tuition, government grants, and investment income. 

     

     

    In 2007, more than half of Hopkins House's total financial resources were expended on programs and direct services to children and families, with the remainder used for the operational support and resource development activities of the organization.

    Since 1939, Hopkins House has provided quality care and education to the children of working, low-income families.  These families often earn too little in their full-time employment to afford quality childcare and too much to qualify for most government assistance.  Without Hopkins House these children and their families would have fewer choices for quality care.

     

    Hopkins House stands out among other community non-profits by focusing on the challenges families often face in achieving their goals: locating affordable, quality childcare for their children; getting reliable information about family budgeting, saving, and owning a home; finding affordable housing in the local community. 

     

     

     

    RECENT CONTRIBUTORS


    We are thankful for the following individuals, foundations, companies and spiritual institutions that donated so generously to Hopkins House since July 1, 2007:

    ANGELS
    These donors have contributed or pledged $25,000 or more to Hopkins House.

    Balfour Beatty Construction
    James & Juliette L. McNeil

    FOUNDERS
    These donors have contributed or pledged between $10,000 and $24,999 to Hopkins House.

    Alfred Street Baptist Church
    SunTrust Bank
    Mr. John Toups

     

    GUARANTORS
    These donors have contributed or pledged between $5,000 and $9,999 to Hopkins House.

    Cynthia Glassman
    Alvin Nashman
    Ronald McDonald House Charities
    William D. Euille
    Harry "Bud" Hart

    PATRONS
    These donors have contributed or pledged between $1,000 and $4,999 to Hopkins House.

     

    Alexandria American Legion Post 24 Immanuel Church on the Hill
    Alexandria Community Trust Julie N. Jakopic
    Alexandria Toyota Meltzer Group Employee Giving
    Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Bergen Northern Virginia Community Foundation
    Charles Delmar Foundation Shiloh Baptist Church
    Dominion Virginia Power St. Paul's Episcopal Church
    Fairlington United Methodist Church The Links, Inc.
    Mr. & Mrs. David Gompert

    BENEFACTORS
    These donors have contributed or pledged between $500 and $999 to Hopkins House.

    Alexandria Hyundai Jaguar Development
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Bernice Lee
    James Crawford June C Monterio
    Timothy E. Dickson Omnifics
    Stephen S. Fuller Robert & Caty Poulin
    Tina Games-Evans Frances D. Robertson
    Mr. & Mrs. James Garrett Holly Sloan
    Robert D. Hicks The Hartford

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