1. FGP Mission: Partnering with schools, early
childhood intervention programs, and faith based
communities to provide volunteer services that
address community needs; ensuring that meaningful
relationships with children are being made by
providing love, encouragement, learning and
companionship.

2. As I look over the past year, I take exceeding pride in the fact
that the Peninsula Foster Grandparent Program has continued
to make its mark throughout our community by providing
academic assistance, mentoring, love and tutorial assistances
to at risk children. Recent data shows that during the course
of the year, approximately 555 children received support
through FGP volunteers which improved their academic, social
and behavioral skills.
We do hope that this report will be of great interest and will
encourage you to partner with us as we continue our goal
“To leave a positive footprint for future children and seniors.”
Jason S. Samuels, FGP Program Director

3. • FGP Program provided academic assistance to 555 at risk
children.
• FGP Program continues partnerships with Hampton City
Schools, Newport News City Schools, James City Public
Schools, OHA Head Start, York County Head Start, and
Williamsburg Community Action Agency Head Start.
• Collaborated with YH Thomas Community Center and Old
Northampton Community Association and secured a community
block grant from the City of Hampton to support the 11th
Annual Martin Luther King Day of Service.
• Distributed school supplies to over 170 low income children
enrolled in Head Start Centers in Hampton and Newport News.
• The Honorable Senator Mamie E. Locke served as the
program’s keynote speaker during the 43rd annual recognition
celebration.
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4. • Secured $226,325 from the Corporation for
National and Community Service to support
Volunteer Service Years.
• Secured $20,000 from the Newport News
Community Support Agency Grant Program.
• Secured approximately $927 from the City of
Hampton Community Development Office in
partnership with Old Northampton Community
Association.
• Received level funding from the City of Hampton.
• Continue to receive in-kind donations from local
community businesses and partners.
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5. • FGP volunteers served 82,294 hours.
• Hampton 42,182 (51%)
• Newport News 37,748.50 (45%)
• Williamsburg 1642 (3%)
• York County 722 (1%)
• Volunteers received $226,325 stipend reimbursements.
• Hampton $117,334 (52%)
• Newport News $99,318.03 (44%)
• Williamsburg $7,759.20 (3%)
• York County $1,913.30 (1%)
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•Total number of volunteers 111.
• Hampton 53 (48%)
• Newport News 52 (46%)
• Williamsburg 5 (4%)
• York County 1 (1%).
•Total number of children served 555.
• Head Start 180 (33%)
• Elementary Schools 375 (67%)
• Hampton 265 (47%)
• Newport News 260 (46%)
• Williamsburg 25 (4%)
• York County 5 (3%)
•27 volunteer stations.

7. • 88% Excellent
• 10% Very Good
• 1% Satisfactory
• 1% Fair
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8. • FGP volunteer Grandma Mildred Gary, age 97 was recognized for
“ People Taking Action Award” by TV WTKR, Channel 3.
• FGP volunteer Daniel Locke was nominated and received the
“Robert E. Wone Award” for Exemplary Service becoming the
first Senior Corps volunteer to receive such a distinguish award.
• Grandma Brown has been a great help to my classroom. She is
always helpful to the teacher and students and is an essential
part to our daily routines.
• Ms. Morgan does a great job working between first grade classes.
She’s fair and her dedication to students is outstanding. She’s an
asset to Bassett’s first grade team.
• Ms. Doles is a joy to work with. She comes in each morning with
a pleasant attitude ready to work with the class.
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9. If you would like to discuss the many ways you can
support services with the Peninsula FGP Program
through donations or volunteering, please call
Jason S. Samuels, Program Director or Diretta
Glover, Marketing Coordinator at 757-727-1858 or
email jason.samuels@dss.virginia.gov
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