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A Must Watch: Americans Are Trafficking
Their Own Children
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Child trafficking is not a distant problem—it is happening in our own backyard.
It is happening in our own backyard. Children are being exploited every day, hidden in plain sight.
Every child deserves safety, love, and hope—but for too many, exploitation and trafficking are their reality. These kids are not statistics; they are our neighbors, classmates, and community members.
They need safety, stability, and a place to heal. 💙
That is why Place of Hope exists—to be a refuge for vulnerable children, giving them the safety, support, and future they deserve.
Thanks to incredible friends and supporters like Rob and so many others, Place of Hope has been able to serve for 25 years vulnerable children and survivors of exploitation—bringing safety, healing, and prevention with tremendous success.
But there are still more kids who need us. Together, we can end the cycle of abuse and give them back their hope. 💙
Click the link below to learn more information, consider a donation, and please share this video. |
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Help Us Win $30,000 With Your Vote & Your Share
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Big news! Place of Hope has been nominated to win a $30,000 grant from Chick-fil-A’s True Inspiration Awards!
But we cannot win it without YOU.
Starting Sept 2, through Sept 30, you can cast your vote—and it is as easy as 1-2-3:
1️⃣ Download (or open) the Chick-fil-A App
2️⃣ Navigate to the True Inspiration Awards section
3️⃣ Follow the prompts to vote for Place of Hope
That is it! ✔️ Why is your vote so important? This generous grant opportunity represents not only critical funding, but also a shared commitment to empowering vulnerable children, youth, and families in Florida who have faced unimaginable hardship.
⭐ The True Inspiration Award grant will directly support Place of Hope’s Education and Enrichment Program, a trauma-informed initiative designed to foster stability, healing, and growth across our five campuses.
🏡 Through educational workshops, scholarships, leadership and career development days, health and wellness activities, experiential learning, extracurricular opportunities, and community engagement, our program equips children and families with the tools and resources they need to thrive in safe, nurturing environments.
👉 You can only vote once, so please share with your friends, family, church - everyone - so we can get as many votes as we can! |
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| A Bond That Carried Them Through Some of Their Toughest Days |
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This summer, we got to witness a truly special reunion. 💙
A single mom of four—whose children once lived in our family-style cottages—was joyfully reunified with her kids. Because of your support and our Neighborhood Foster Care model, these siblings were able to stay together while in our care. That bond carried them through some of their toughest days.
Now, as they start this new chapter, we were honored to walk alongside Mom to help her transition smoothly. From providing material essentials for a fresh start, to making sure her children are heading back to school with brand-new uniforms, backpacks, and supplies—your generosity made it possible.
This grateful mother keeps in touch with her children’s former cottage parents, and she shared: “Place of Hope is my extended family.”
Because of YOU, families are finding healing, children are thriving, and moms are empowered to build brighter futures. |
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This powerful testimony is just one of the countless stories being written every day because of YOU.
When you support Place of Hope, you are not just giving shelter—you are helping creating healing moments, fresh starts, and lifelong hope for children, youth, and families who need it most.
Every hug, every smile, every milestone reached—it all begins with your generosity and belief that change is possible.
Together, we are turning brokenness into beauty. Thank you for being part of this mission. |
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| We Have An Urgent Need! Can You Help? |
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We Need Your Help! We have an urgent need for:
🚨Infant Car Seats
🚨Convertible Car Seats
🚨High-Back 5-Point Harness Boosters
We accept gently loved (non-expired) and new items. Your donation helps keep vulnerable babies and children safe as they begin their journey toward healing and hope. 💙
Drop-off Locations: Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, or Boca Raton. 📞 Call 561-775-7195 for more information.
Thank you for helping us protect the littlest ones in our care! |
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Focus on Hope - Where Are We This Week?
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Barber’s Edge is more than just a place to get a haircut.
For our boys, it is a place to feel valued, seen, and to grow. With Joe and his team as mentors, they get more than a hair cut - they learn about accountability, responsibility, and entrepreneurship.
Some of our boys have even had the opportunity to intern at the shop, gaining hands-on experience and learning the value of hard work and a strong work ethic.
We are so grateful for partners like Barber’s Edge who pour into the lives of our youth, helping to shape confident, capable young men ready to thrive. 🙌 |
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Place of Hope At A Glance
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Purchase Your Grand Raffle Tickets Today!
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This Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date could be yours!
Purchase your tickets today! The winning ticket will be drawn on January 9, 2026 at our Sporting Clays Fun Shoot - but you do not have to participate in the clay shoot or be present to win!
This is an online Grand Raffle, so anyone can enter!
A timeless, universal Watch, waterproof to 100 meters (330 feet) and certified a Superlative Chronometer, the Oyster Perpetual offers great liberty of movement. |
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| 2026 Clay Shoot Grand Raffle Rules: 1. Place of Hope, Inc. (POH) is a faith-based tax-exempt, charitable §501(c)(3), foster care organization, located at 9078 Isaiah Lane, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. 33418. Proceeds of this Raffle will benefit the children, young adults, and victims of sex trafficking served by POH. 2. A single Participant ("Winner") will receive possession of a new 2025 Rolex Submariner Date watch with a green bezel, also known as "Kermit" or "Starbucks" The watch is valued at $15,900. 3. The suggested donation per Raffle ticket is $100 per ticket or $500 for six (6) tickets. 4. The drawing to determine the Winner will occur at the 2026 Place of Hope Fun Shoot at 12:45 PM on January 9, 2026, at Quail Creek Sporting Ranch, Okeechobee, FL. If the winner is not present, they will be notified by phone call on January 9, 2026. 5. No purchase or contribution is necessary to enter. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS + DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Clay Shoot Kickoff Barbecue - September 4
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🔥Do you love barbecue, helping kids, and clay shooting? Then this is for you!
We are gearing up for our 14th Annual Sporting Clays Fun Shoot. To kick off the planning season, we are hosting our Kickoff Barbecue at Nev’s Barbecue in Palm Beach Gardens on Thursday, September 4 at 6PM. 📆
Come enjoy amazing barbecue paired with craft beverages, and hear how you can help change a child’s life—creating a safer, more stable, and more hopeful future while ending homelessness, child exploitation, and food insecurity.
This kickoff is for anyone interested in being a planning committee member, sponsor, shooter or volunteer. RSVP to MonicaS@placeofhoperinker.org. |
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Hope Bash Boca "Everglades Ball" - SOLD OUT
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Thank you to our Honorary Chairs, Wendy and Vince Sadusky, our amazing Co-Chairs, The Spodaks and The Gulicks, our dedicated committee, and to our generous sponsors for bringing this event to life.
Your generosity is helping lift up aged-out foster youth, homeless youth, single mothers and families in crisis.
Congratulations to Brad and Haley Winstead, our 2025 Jay DiPietro Heroes of Hope. We are so thankful for your commitment to our mission and those we serve.
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Light In The Shadows - Tuesday, December 9
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Please join us for an amazing afternoon of impact and inspiration—all to combat child exploitation and human trafficking right here in our community.
Enjoy live entertainment, hear powerful, inspirational stories, experience a keynote address from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, and take part in a robust auction to support the cause.
Sponsorships are available now—but space is limited! Secure your spot today and stand with us in the fight for freedom, dignity, and safety for vulnerable children.
RSVP to MonicaS@placeofhoperinker.org. |
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Sporting Clays Fun Shoot - January 9
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Save the date! 📆
Place of Hope's 14th Annual Sporting Clays Fun Shoot is Friday, January 9, 2026 at Quail Creek Sporting Ranch, Okeechobee.
Join us for a day of camaraderie, friendly competition, and big impact. Whether you are a seasoned sharpshooter or a first-timer, this event is designed for shooters of all levels. Come enjoy a great afternoon "aiming to change a child's life."
Reserve by emailing MonicaS@placeofhoperinker.org. |
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Artisans of Wine & Food at The Boca Raton - January 17
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Join us for an unforgettable Grand Wine Auction & Charity Gala hosted by a surprise celebrity chef on January 17, 2026 at The Boca Raton.
For one night only step into the glamour of a bygone era where supper clubs reigned supreme—velvet décor, glistening chandeliers, and timeless elegance—all in support of children and youth in need.
Use this special link or scan the QR code, artisansPOH.givesmart.com, to purchase your tickets and 100% of proceeds will go to Place of Hope!
Presented by Moss Construction. |
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Hope Bash Palm Beach "A Moment in Time" - February 27
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Hope Bash 25-Year Jubilee: A Moment in Time 🌟 This year marks a historic milestone—25 years of Place of Hope bringing safety, healing, and hope to children, youth, and families in need.
Guests will experience an unforgettable evening all set against the backdrop of honoring the thousands of lives forever changed through Place of Hope over the past quarter-century.
This “moment in time” is not just about looking back—it’s about looking forward. Be a part of writing the next 25 years of hope.
Reserve by emailing MonicaS@placeofhoperinker.org. |
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