The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce recognizes Kinderhaven as November’s Business of the Month. Established 1996, Kinderhaven is an emergency shelter and group foster home that has helped over 1400 children. It is the only facility of its kind in North Idaho, a non-profit that is run by a volunteer Board of Directors and is open 24 hours a day every day of the year.
Currently, there are 15 children in Kinderhaven’s care. Their license is for 16 children so they are close to the max. Children stay as long as they need and some have been there up to 18 months. They care for children ranging in age from birth to 18 years.
With $18,000-$20,000 in monthly operating costs and 86% of it coming from our community, it is a true community non-profit. The state provides between $9-$14/day depending on the age of the child. “We obviously couldn’t help the children we do without the community’s support,” said Phyllis Horvath, Executive Director of Kinderhaven.
Kinderhaven’s Festival of Trees is one of community’s more prominent events during the holiday season, and it is right around the corner.
December 1st, Family Night, is the first event from 4-6:30pm with Santa on hand and is free to the public. December 2nd is the Holiday Luncheon at 11am. The luncheon includes a silent auction, lunch, and viewing of the trees but it is already SOLD OUT. December 3rd is The Progressive Gala at 5:30pm. This is the largest event and is a two-part evening. First is a silent auction with hors d’oeuvres and a no host bar. The remainder of the evening will be a wonderful dinner catered by Ivano’s and a live auction of the fabulous trees. Tickets are $70 or a table sponsorship is $1000 and includes 8 seats.
All proceeds of Kinderhaven’s Festival of Trees go to Kinderhaven. “Your involvement truly makes a difference in the lives of the children who come to us,” said Horvath. Tickets can be acquired by contacting Jacinda Bokowy at 208-610-2208 or jbokowy@mac.com. It takes a tremendous amount of work to put on these events. If you or your organization is interested in volunteering time to help the Festival of Trees, email kathychambers@gmail.com.
Please join the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce in congratulating Kinderhaven in being honored as November’s Business of the Month. The Festival of Trees is right around the corner and you should attend to support Kinderhaven and their wonderful work. For more information or to donate, visit http://www.kinderhavensandpoint.com or call 208-265-2236.
Photos: Left to Right Chamber Ambassador Carol Warren presents Kinderhaven’s Tami Stormo, Executive Director Phyllis Horvath, and Ruth Wimberly with Business of the Month award.
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