Executive Director
Executive Director
Executive Director
Marie A. Gayden
Honorary Trustee
Joan D. Harris Gayden
Our History
Executive Director
Executive Director
Seeing a need for energetic, nonprofit work in this area, we formed our organization and became incorporated in September 2009 to provide sensible solutions. We've consistently grown since then, all thanks to the helping hands of this amazing community!
Mission Statement
Executive Director
Mission Statement
Our mission is to foster and nurture the spirit of individuals who have extraordinary needs, embrace individuality, and cultivate continued progression along the life spectrum of their daily living.
-The Populations We Service-
Individuals with Disabilities
Seniors
The Youth
H.O.P.E. AWARD RECIPIENT 2025 - shirley A. Perez
SFH H.O.P.E. AWARD 2025= Helping Other People with Extraordinary Needs Everyday
Helping others to live a quality life is the best service one can give. SFH thanks you for your service to extraordinary individuals. Ms. Shirley A. Perez (Picture Shown).
Information Corner
Stay in the KNOW
Individuals with Special Needs will need support throughout their life time.
Caregivers want to make sure their individuals with Special Needs are taken care of financially when they are no longer able to provide for them and may plan to take out an insurance policy and name the individual with Special Needs as the beneficiary.
Be careful NOT TO DO THIS. Any lump-sums paid from a life insurance policy directly to Individuals with Special Needs will jeopardize any government benefits (ex; Social Security) that they are entitled to.
To leave an Individual with Special Needs any lump sums of monies from insurance policies or any other financial sources set up a Special Needs Trust (SNT) and name that Special Needs Trust as the BENEFICIARY.
SFH accepts All Contributions & Donations
SFH Contributions and Donations
Your support and contributions will enable SFH to meet its goals and improve conditions for those with extraordinary needs. Your contributions and donations will fund this mission.
Two Ways to Give
1.) Click the donate button above
2.) Zelle = mag@simonefoundation.org
Social Impairment
Worthless?
My development different.
What are you staring at?
Why do you whisper?
Why won't you educate me?
My brain works.
Learning style unique.
Mirrored image reflects same.
HUMAN.
Author: Marie A. Gayden
Please consider attending our Annual Benefit.
Through humane efforts we will be able to service these
extraordinary individuals.
501(c)3 Not-for-Profit Organization
Simone Foundation of H.O.P.E. servicing extraordinary needs daily.
Carnation Green
MOTHER OF SIMONE FOUNDATION OF H.O.P.E.
A LIFE OF LOYAL SERVICE
Carnation Green gained its name because Mother Joan Deborah's favorite color is green.
Carnation was added because of the carnation's flower beauty, resilience, and durability.
Carnation Green came to life shortly after Mother Joan Deborah took residency in her heavenly home.
Carnation Green is an entity of SFH that provides a focused dedicated service to those with extraordinary needs.
Carnation Green is dedicated to Mother Joan Deborah's service of love throughout her life. As a young girl, she was family oriented and would help her siblings on a continuous basis -- all other family and friends could depend on her as well. She is a gentle spirit.
Her service would continue through her life. She was committed to human-kind. She would ultimately decide to make a career caring for others.
She was a nurse for 32 years until retirement. Mother Joan Deborah would continue serving others after her retirement. She held part-time jobs at skilled care facilities. She was loyal in the care of both of her parents. And began a NEW "Mothership" as she became intense support for a child with extraordinary needs (disabilities). Mother Joan Deborah would then serve as the advisor, funny lady, and diplomat of SFH.
Mother Joan Deborah would be an honorary board member until her separation from this Earth. Ironically, She continues to hold the status of Honorary Board Member. The status is eternal for her.
Carnation Green is in HONOR of MOTHER JOAN DEBORAH's Loyal Service.
DEDICATION
YOUR LAUGHTER LAYERED WITH SPRINKLES OF SUNSHINE
MADE THE SAD SOUL SMILE
YOUR WISDOM LAYERED WITH GALLONS OF HUMILITY
MADE ALL IN YOUR PRESENCE HUMBLY WISER
YOUR SERVICE LAYERED WITH COMPASSION, LOVE, AND LOYALTY
IS EVIDENT IN SO MANY LIVES PAST AND PRESENT
THIS FOUNDATION OFFICIALLY BESTOWS
UPON HER HONOR THE TITLE
"MOTHER" OF SIMONE FOUNDATION OF H.O.P.E.
THIS DAY --- MAY 4, 2019
POEM BY: Marie A. Gayden
JOAN DEBORAH TRANSPORT (Subsidiary of Joan Deborah C.I.L.A.)
THIS FOUNDATION HAS PLACED A TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE IN SERVICE FOR THOSE WITH EXTRAORDINARY NEEDS.
MOTHER JOAN DEBORAH's LIFE BEARED MANY FRUITS. THE JDT BUS SERVICE IS ONE OF THE MANY FRIUTS THAT REMAIN AFTER HER PHYSICAL LIFE HAS EXPIRED
THIS VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN SERVICE MARCH 6, 2021
Joan deborah transport
Joan Deborah Transport
Joan Deborah Transport Service Vehicle 1
Joan Deborah Transport has begun service in a limited capacity.
On March 20, 2021 Joan Deborah Transport received a Donation of a 15 Passenger Bus. This Foundation has prepared it for Service.
WHO
This vehicle will service the following populations
1.) Individuals with Disabilities
2.) Seniors
3.) Youth Groups
HOW
Drivers for this transportation service will appear uniformed, clean and, neat.
Drivers will give door to curb service.
If a client is at a facility, driver will come into that establishment and announce his\her arrival. They will safely assist the client to and from the transportation service vehicle.
WHEN
Joan Deborah Transport Service Hours
By Scheduled Appointment Only at this Time
Charter Services Available
Prices available upon request
If there are any other questions or concerns, please fill out the contact form on the webpage and include them.
Joan Deborah Transport (JDT)
15 Passenger Bus
Joan Deborah transport
A CARNATION GREEN INITIATIVE
This Foundation will begin to phase in Service Vehicles
Service Vehicle #1
Installed into service on March 6, 2021
Cosmetic Overhaul
While this vehicle has been totally redesigned , it was necessary to enhance its appearance and performance.. The overhaul was a complete success.
Photo Gallery- Joan deborah transport (JDT)
Scholarship Recipient Page *No Scholarships 2023/2022/2021*
Miss Delilah
BUTTERFLY ANGEL SCHOLARSHIP
RECIPIENT - 2025
Mr. Rictor
BUTTERFLY ANGEL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT - 2024
Mr. Riley
BUTTERFLY ANGEL SCHOLARSHIP
RECIPIENT - 2020
Awarded Via Zoom (due to Covid-19)
Mr. Avery
BUTTERFLY ANGEL SCHOLARSHIP
RECIPIENT - 2019
Miss Jamiya
BUTTERFLY ANGEL SCHOLARSHIP
RECIPIENT - 2018
Mr. Brian & Mr. Juan
BUTTERFLY ANGEL SCHOLARSHIP
RECIPIENTS - 2017
Mr. Jorge & Mr. Matthew
BUTTERFLY ANGEL SCHOLARSHIP
RECIPIENT - 2016
Mr. Jeremy
BUTTERFLY ANGEL SCHOLARSHIP
RECIPIENT - 2015
Miss Khadijah
BUTTERFLY ANGEL SCHOLARSHIP
RECIPIENT - 2014
