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Dear Hopers,
We’re in full Thanks-Giving mode at House of Hope this November. As we get ready to help families in need throughout our community, we’re also feeling very grateful for all of the ways that our generous community helps us!
Whether you donate, volunteer, or attend our events, we are thankful. It’s only with your help that we can fulfill our mission.
As our CEO, Rob, wrote in his monthly column for Friends & Neighbors, we are supported by a caring community that gives their time, talent and treasure to help us to empower residents to overcome hunger and hardship. Our most recent fiscal year closed on September 30th, and thanks to our amazing donors, partners, volunteers and staff, it was another year of growth and impact as we continue to strive to make a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors.
Check out those amazing numbers of generosity, compassion and impact in this newsletter.
Still willing to do more? We have exciting opportunities coming up for planting an orchard, attending or sponsoring Cirque du Soirée, assisting with a food drive at St. Joseph Catholic Church, or taking a chance on our very special Christmas tree.
From all of us to all of you, we wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Gratefully,
House of Hope |
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Join us in wrapping up the last month of our 40th Anniversary celebration with some holiday cheer by becoming a Secret Santa! For just $40, you can make a HUGE impact this season.
House of Hope serves 8,000 individuals directly with life-changing programs and services—and touches the lives of another 18,000 through our food partner services. Your $40 Secret Santa gift can provide a holiday meal for two or bring a smile to a child’s face with a special gift!
We couldn’t do it without the support of our community, coming together to bring extra love to families who need it most this season. Donate today on our website. |
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Before your holiday calendar gets too full, let us add a few important dates.
Black Friday, November 29. While you’re out shopping for deals this Black Friday, why not add some extra joy to your cart by donating a gift or two? Teens and tweens are often overlooked during the holiday season, but with your help, we can make their celebrations brighter. Check out ways to give here.
Small Business Saturday, November 30. Shop small businesses in our community. They make life better for all of us. And remember our own favorite small business, the House of Hope Thrift Stores. Find your nearest location here.
Cyber Monday, December 2. Our Adopt-A-Crop program is a great online deal for your shopping. Check out the program here.
Giving Tuesday, December 3. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is a day when the entire country is urged to be charitable and donate to a favorite nonprofit before we all get swept up in a shopping frenzy. We know House of Hope is always on your list of favorite nonprofits! Check out ways to give on our website here.
To learn more about Giving Tuesday, click here. |
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This holiday season, House of Hope invites you to spread joy and support our local community with a special donation opportunity.
For a donation of $7 for 1 entry, or $30 for 5 entries, you can help make a difference in the lives of those in need—and you’ll also be entered to receive a fully decorated, 7-foot Christmas Tree, valued at over $500, complete with twinkling lights, beautiful ornaments, and extra holiday cheer!
How your donation helps: Every donation goes directly to House of Hope’s mission to provide care and support to those in need within our community.
Join us in making this holiday season brighter for everyone. Donate today and help bring hope to those who need it most! Drawing date is Monday, December 2nd, 2024.
To make a donation and see the Christmas Tree, please visit our US 1 location, The Hope Shop (Stuart Thrift Store), 2525 SE Federal Highway Stuart, FL 34994. |
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Thank you to all who attended our Open House at House of Hope’s Growing Hope Farm on November 20th in Palm City for a celebration of community, sustainability, and the power of fresh, nutritious food.
Our Growing Hope Farm is dedicated to combating hunger and improving health outcomes in Martin County. It’s an innovative way to ensure families have access to fresh produce for their dinner table.
We are delighted to offer tours of the Growing Hope Farm to individuals and groups throughout the year. Please email events@hohmartin.org to schedule a tour. |
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House of Hope is excited to receive a generous donation of 80 fruit trees, which will greatly expand our ability to serve the community with fresh, healthy produce. To make this happen, we need helping hands!
Join us on Sunday, December 15, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, as we plant these trees on land graciously provided by Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Palm City.
This is a fantastic, family-friendly opportunity, so bring your children aged 10 and up. Please arrive about 10 minutes early to complete the volunteer form. Note that closed-toed shoes are required for your safety (crocs are not permitted).
Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. And be sure to bring a hat and apply sunscreen because we’ll be working outdoors. We will provide water, but you’re welcome to bring your own. Restrooms are available on-site.
Please CLICK HERE to sign up, including the number of people in your group to help us prepare.
Thank you for your support!
If you have any questions, feel free to email natasha@hohmartin.org. |
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When House of Hope gathers its numbers at the end of every fiscal year, they tell a heartwarming story of generosity, empowerment, and community-wide impact. As we near the end of our 40th year of helping those we serve to overcome hunger and hardship, House of Hope is pleased to present our summary for the fiscal year 2023-24.
We thank our community of supporters, our dedicated volunteers, our generous donors, and our devoted staff for the impact we make in our community. It's only when working together that we can empower Martin County residents to overcome hunger and hardship! |
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Thanks to the generosity of our community donors, Thanksgiving meals were delivered to families this November by our House of Hope Project HOPE staff and volunteers. Over 300 turkeys were distributed!
Now we’re in full gift-giving mode for the rest of the holiday season! With your help, House of Hope can ensure that every household we serve has a chance to enjoy a special holiday celebration, with food for all and gifts for children and teens.
There are many other ways to get involved in House of Hope’s Holiday Program.
- Donate gifts for children toy drives, teen/tween drives, and monetary donations
- Donate or collect food for holiday meals, including hams, turkeys, and all the trimmings.
We ask that all donations be delivered to House of Hope 2484 SE Bonita Street Stuart, FL 34997, by December 5th |
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Hurricane Milton and devastating tornadoes left many in Martin County without homes, basic necessities, or means of transportation. The need for support was – and remains – urgent.
In his Friends & Neighbors column titled 'Hope in Our community', Rob Ranieri, our CEO, explained how House of Hope was leading relief efforts to help those in need and was itself in need of donations of essentials like clothes, toiletries, and funds to help affected families start to rebuild their lives.
To read the full article, click here.
November’s column highlights all that we are thankful for here at House of Hope. When we lay out our year in numbers, it assures us that we and our community have lots to celebrate. Rob reminds us that, “None of the successes listed here would be possible without our community. All of us at House of Hope are proud and grateful to be the vehicle for so much kindness, compassion and generosity.”
To read the full article, click here.
House of Hope is grateful to Tom Campenni, founder of the Friends & Neighbors digital newspaper, for the opportunity to keep our community informed and connected to our mission to empower Martin County! |
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Creative costumes, spooktacular drinks, and hauntingly fun games made the 2024 Serve Some Hope Tennis & Pickleball Charity Tournament a howling success for House of Hope.
Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles teams in both tennis and pickleball took to the courts for the entire November 1 to 3 weekend. In fast-paced play, 155 participants battled for bragging rights on the Harbour Ridge Lakeside Center courts while raising more than $26,600 in donations. |
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A full recap of the winners in both the Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles Divisions for Tennis and Pickleball is available on the House of Hope website, here, and a photo album of the event has been posted on our Facebook page. |
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| A special thanks to our tournament sponsors, including Lichtenberger Family Charitable Fund at The Community Foundation Martin - St. Lucie, Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Treasure Coast Legal, HBKS Wealth Advisors, FPL, Alan B. Miller Medical Center, Brigite & John Babine, Performance Health & Chiropractic Inc., Sue Whittington – Travel Advisor at Jill Venturi & Associates, Diadem Sports, Life Chiropractic Center, Maureen Holley DMD, and South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. |
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A truly magical night awaits our guests at the third annual Cirque du Soirée on February 1, 2025. Join us for enchantment, spectacle, good food, and great company. This formal event will be hosted at Piper’s Landing Yacht & Country Club and will certainly be an unforgettable evening.
Last year’s guests are still raving about the great time they had at a truly fun special event. Don’t miss your chance to attend this year.
For more details, tickets, and sponsorship opportunities, click here or call (772) 286-4673 ext 1031. |
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We’re so grateful for the volunteers who help House of Hope on a regular schedule or for special needs. Here’s a chance for a short-term but essential volunteer job.
Lend a hand at St. Joseph Catholic Church annual food drive, where volunteers help collect nonperishable donations during Mass. Your role will include standing, bending, and lifting as you assist with gathering food donations into House of Hope bins. The food drive takes place on these weekends:
- December 21 & 22
- January 25 & 26
- March 8 & 9
- April 12 & 13
If you're interested, click HERE to sign up.
Have questions about any of our seasonal volunteer opportunities? Contact Natasha at natasha@hohmartin.org. |
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House of Hope has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities - there is something for everyone! For more information about volunteering, visit our website or reach out to Natasha at natasha@hohmartin.org.
Your time and effort make a significant difference in our community.
See below for current volunteer needs:
Donation Pick-Up Driver
- Tuesdays, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Join our team and make a meaningful impact! As a Donation Pick-Up Driver, you'll operate our bread van along a designated route, collecting generous donations from local partners and delivering them to our distribution warehouse.
Hobe Sound Service Branch
- Thrift Store (Tues & Fri, 9 AM - 12 PM): Sort donations, organize merchandise, and assist shoppers.
- Pantry (Tues & Fri, 1 PM - 4:30 PM): Distribute food, stock shelves, and support clients with their needs.
Jensen Beach Food Pantry
- Pantry (Tues, Thurs, Fri, 1 PM - 4:30 PM): Organize and distribute food, stock shelves, and engage with pantry clients.
Indiantown Service Branch
- Thrift & Pantry (Tues & Fri, 9 AM - 12:30 PM / 1 PM - 4:30 PM): Support both thrift and pantry services, from sorting items to helping clients.
- Thrift Store (Thu & Sat, 9 AM - 12:30 PM / 9 AM - 1 PM): Organize, price, and display donated items; assist customers.
Stuart Food Pantry
- Pantry (Wed, Thu, Fri, 9 AM - 12:30 PM / 1 PM - 4:30 PM): Help with food distribution, stock shelves, and engage with clients.
Stuart Thrift Store (Holiday Store)
- (Mon-Sun, flexible shifts): Assist with merchandising, restocking, and customer service during the holiday season.
Palm City Farm and Packing House
- Farm and Packing (Tue, Thu, Fri, 8 AM - 11 AM): Help with harvesting, packing produce, sorting items, and preparing food for distribution.
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House of Hope is hiring! We are looking to grow our team with the following open positions:
- Food Services Lead (Stuart): This position will oversee and participate in the planning, organization, and daily operations of the Stuart food pantry, nutrition center and food lockers. Assist with the intake of donated items in the food distribution warehouse.
- Family Coach (Stuart): This position is part of an integrated care team with an intentional purpose to foster stability and overall well-being of participant families. House of Hope approaches family wellness from a strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective that is driven by families. This position will utilize a combination of training, experience, knowledge and common sense to discern, assess and address the families’ growth and support service needs.
- Operations Coordinator (Stuart): This position is essential to providing assistance to the Director of Operations in managing the day-to-day operating functions of the organization. Such operations could include HR tasks, financial processing, payroll, grant tracking, preparation of reports, assisting with board meetings, office supply management, and other administrative duties as needed.
To view all of our current job listings, please visit our website. |
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| House of Hope is a nonprofit agency that provides food, clothing, furniture, financial assistance, information & referral, life-changing case management, workforce development, housing assistance, enrichment and nutrition education services to area residents in need. |
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Please consider supporting our mission via bequests, gift annuities, qualified charitable distributions, estate planning, stock transfers and other planned giving opportunities. Legal name: Jesus House of Hope, Inc. Tax ID: #59-2422998. Mailing address: 2484 SE Bonita St, Stuart, FL 34997. Contact Amy Belisle at 772-286-4673 ext. 1002 or amyb@hohmartin.org for more information. |
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Keep up to date on all of our events and activities by following us on social media or visiting our website at hohmartin.org.
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