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Your VOTE Could Make A Difference In A Child's Life!
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Place of Hope has been nominated to win a grant from Chick-fil-A’s True Inspiration Awards! But we cannot win it without YOU.
Now 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!⭐ |
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| Artisans of Wine & Food Tickets Are Now On Sale! |
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Visit ArtisansPOH.givesmart.com to purchase your tickets for this one-of-a-kind Carbone Experience to benefit Place of Hope!
Enjoy four unforgettable days at The Boca Raton filled with exquisite tastings, unforgettable moments, and Napa Valley’s finest wines.
📆 The weekend reaches its pinnacle on Saturday, January 17, 2026 with "A Vintners Gala: Carbone at Artisans of Wine & Food" — featuring world-renowned chef Mario Carbone, the visionary behind Carbone, The Grill, and four signature restaurants at The Boca Raton.
This glamorous evening includes a multi-course Italian-American dinner, paired with a wine auction & charity gala showcasing Napa Valley’s finest wines, luxurious getaways, and more.
✨ Best of all? For this special night, if you use the exclusive link for Place of Hope, 100% of proceeds will benefit Place of Hope, helping children and families find safety, healing, and brighter futures.
Thank you to The Boca Raton and Mr. Daniel Hostettler for choosing Place of Hope as your local charity of choice, to our Event Chairs Scott Moss of Moss Construction, and Brad Winstead of JR Cigars for sponsoring this exquisite evening.
Tickets are limited and will sell quickly! |
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“Guilty.” That’s how he felt.
He is only 10 years old, yet he carries the crushing belief that the abuse and violence he and his sister endured was somehow his fault. He thought if he could have done more, maybe he could have protected her… maybe it would have stopped.
The truth is, children who come into our care at Place of Hope have been forced to grow up far too soon. Their childhoods have been stolen, replaced with pain no child should ever know. They carry more weight than most adults will carry in a lifetime.
💙 This is why we show up every single day.
But we cannot do it alone. For 25 years, we have heard stories just like his — and sadly, there are many more children out there still waiting for help.
👉 Join us in providing safety, hope, and a brighter future. Help us restore childhood. |
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| September is Hunger Action Month |
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No child, no family, should go to bed hungry.
Food insecurity is one of the greatest challenges facing our community — and it affects the very children and families we serve every single day.
Since June 2024, thanks to our incredible partners at Restoration Bridge International and others, we have distributed more than 5 million pounds of food to families across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast!
That is millions of meals on tables where they are needed most.
But hunger does not take a break — and neither can we. During Hunger Action Month, we are reminded that when we come together, we can meet urgent needs and change lives.
✨ Here is how you can take action today:
· Donate to help us continue putting food on the table for families in need
· Volunteer your time to serve at food distributions and outreaches
· Share this message to spread awareness of hunger in our community
Together, we can fight hunger and bring hope — one meal, one family at a time.
👉 To learn more email JoyT@placeofhope.com or click below to donate. |
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Focus on Hope - Where Are We This Week?
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Focus on Hope is on the road again today—visiting two incredible friends and supporters whose giving is quiet, but profound.
It takes all of us to make 25 years and 250,000 lives impacted a reality—and RWB Construction Management and the Herrendorf Family Foundation | Moms Offering More (MOM) continue to answer that call in extraordinary ways.
🏡 From building homes to building hearts, RWB is a local concierge residential builder that has supported Place of Hope for many years—standing in the gap to ensure our kids have a safe, stable future.
💛 Moms Offering More (MOM) is a community-driven initiative with support from the Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation, serving single moms, families facing food insecurity, and supporting family-strengthening initiatives with a hand up, not a handout.
We are so grateful for partners like these who embody what it means to be a light in the lives of others.
Click below to learn how you can get more involved. |
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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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Tickets On Sale For Light In The Shadows
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Tickets for our 3rd Annual Light in the Shadows Anti-Human Trafficking Luncheon are NOW on sale! And they are selling QUICKLY!
Reserve your sponsorship, table or tickets today by clicking the link below.
Tuesday, December 9 | 10AM
Mar-a-Lago
Keynote Speaker: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier
25 Year Celebration Title Sponsor: The Boswell Family
Co-Chairs: Jill Gallagher & Jordan Brown
LIGHTINSHADOWS.GIVESMART.COM |
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Limited VIP Pre-Event Experience at our Hope Bash Boca Everglades Ball, November 8.
Be one of only 150 guests to step into the JR Dunn River of Grass VIP Experience.
Each guest will be entered to win a $2,500 JR Dunn gift certificate and private shopping experience!
http://e.givesmart.com/events/I0J/page/VIP/ |
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UPCOMING EVENTS + DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW
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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.
LIGHTINSHADOWS.GIVESMART.COM |
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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."
Two Flights. One Mission.
Register TODAY your sponsorship or foursome.
POHCLAY.GIVESMART.COM |
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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 your sponsorship or table now!
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