Kids Cultivates - a Culture of Caring

Encouraging our community’s young people to experience philanthropy and to gain a sense of satisfaction by embracing the concept of “giving back” by supporting their local hospital.

Fundraising Basics
While we encourage individual groups to select or design a fundraising activity that works best for them, there are a few basic conditions that we ask all groups to observe:

• Students should never solicit donations by going door-to-door or approaching strangers.
• We ask that you please discuss your fundraising plans with a member of the hospital’s Development Office prior to beginning your activity. This will ensure that there are no conflicts with other groups holding similar events, and also permit us to assist and support you in your efforts.
• Events should comply with standards of good taste and decorum, as well as good health and safety.
• Most importantly, students should have fun! This is the bestway for them to learn that giving back to the community feels good.

How do we Get Started?
Call the Office of Development and Community Relations at (631) 351-7040 extension 102 to discuss your idea. Printed material, such as sponsor sheets and information about the hospital, will be provided, as will practical advice about planning your event.

Huntington Hospital has been a vital healthcare resource for the community since 1915. We work with community groups in a variety of ways, including:

• On-site Teddy Bear Clinics to provide first-graders with information on good health and safety.
• Guest speakers on a wide variety of health- and safety-related topics.
• Participation in career fairs to acquaint students from elementary school through college with the range of healthcare career options.

Other hospital initiatives that benefit local students include:

• Junior volunteer program for students aged 14 – 18.
• Scholarship program for college students interested in pursuing a healthcare career.
• Mentoring/shadowing programfor high school students.
• Take Your Sons and Daughters to Work Day. For additional information, please call the Office of Development and Community Relations at (631) 351-7040 x102.

For additional information, please call the Office of Development and Community Relations at (631) 351-7040 x102.

What is Kids For Kids?
Kids For Kids is a way for young people in and around Huntington Township to learn about the importance of philanthropy, appreciate the value of their local hospital as a healthcare resource, and contribute in a meaningful way to the improvement of healthcare in their own community. The program is designed to be flexible, allowing individual classrooms, entire school buildings, faith based youth groups, or scout troops to participate in whatever manner works best for them. A project may be adopted by a special interest club or an entire school district.

Where will the Money Go?
Huntington Hospital is a not-for-profit facility that has been meeting the healthcare needs of the local community since it opened its doors in 1916. Countless generations of local families have delivered their children here; thousands of Huntington area residents continue to rely on the expertise of Huntington Hospital’s skilled staff and advanced diagnostic and treatment programs, and the Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide expert care to more than 43,000 men,women and children annually. In addition, Huntington Hospital owns and operates the Dolan Family Health Center, Long Island’s only charitably supported, hospital owned, freestanding clinic for the uninsured and medically needy. Each year, more than 7,000 local children visit the Dolan Center for their annual check-ups, immunizations, treatment of illness, and management of chronic health problems such as asthma and diabetes. Donations made through the Kids For Kids program may be designated to a number of vital hospital areas, where they will directly impact on patient care activities. Gifts may be used to support the Pediatric Department at the Dolan Family Health Center, or the Clark Gillies Pediatric Unit at Huntington Hospital. Donations may also be earmarked for the pediatric section of Huntington Hospital’s Emergency Department. Funds mayalso be designated toward any other hospital initiative of your choice.

What Type of Fundraiser Do We Hold?
Because Kids For Kids is designed to allow each participating organization to be as creative as they wish, you may select a fundraising event from the list below, or come up with your own idea. A Development Associate from Huntington Hospital is available to help your group select a fundraising activity, and will provide your group with supporting materials such as sponsor sheets and certificates of participation. Feel free to contact the Office of Development and Community Relations at (631) 351-7040 extension 102 to discuss your fundraising ideas, or formore information on holding an event on the suggested list below.

• Can collection
• Bake sale
• Yard sale
• Raffle
• Carwash
• Walk
• Special theatrical performance
• Talent show

Recognition
Huntington Hospital will help publicize all fundraising efforts through its newsletter, the HealthLine, which is distributed to 110,000 homes and businesses in and around Huntington Township. In addition, every youth group that makes a monetary donation of any amountwill be recognized on a special section of the friends wall located out side of the Clark Gillies Pediatric Unit at Huntington Hospital. Each child who participates will recieve a Certificate of Appreciation from Huntington Hospital.