We would like to thank Carter Kaplan, a local Eagle Scout, for his hard work and dedication to HOPE. Carter chose HOPE for his Eagle Scout Service Project. The Eagle Scout Service Project is the opportunity for a Boy Scout to demonstrate leadership of others while performing a project for the benefit of his […]
Jerry was referred to HOPE through a friend when he was laid off from his job of many years as a marketing director. Jerry and his wife, Elsa, a retired teacher, also support their adult son, who is unable to work due to mental health issues. Jerry turned to HOPE for food assistance and has […]
Thank you to all our runners, walkers, sponsors and volunteers for making the 7thAnnual Sham Rock ‘N Run 5k such a success! We had over 580 people register to support HOPE and local families in crisis. Held at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, it was a beautiful day for the community to come out, decked in […]
Tee up for the 4th Annual Shot in the Dark Golf Tournament! Proceeds from the tournament and after party benefit HOPE so grab your team and register today! WHAT? The SHOT IN THE DARK GOLF TOURNAMENT (now on it’s third year) was put in motion by Phil Shaw (Leerdam Properties) and Billy Wieland (Wieland, […]
Have you been by The HOPE Chest lately? Notice anything different? Thanks to Eagle Scout, Carter Kaplan, The HOPE Chest is sporting sleek new cabinets that make organizing behind the counter so much easier! With more space, The HOPE Chest staff has dual-functioning cabinets to store items like office supplies, tools, and decor and to […]
HOPE Helps would like to welcome new Board Members beginning their term in 2018. Rev. Brian Roberts, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church and School, Patricia Weil, Charles Schwab, Sean Newman, Aon, Lisa Prieto, P3 Electrical Services, Inc., and Madison Wilkinson of Edward Jones Financial. A special thank you to Jim Gordon, Beers and Gordon Law, […]
HOPE has been so fortunate for the support shown by our community. As the holidays approached, HOPE hosted several groups from local businesses and churches. These groups were able to help with projects at both HOPE’s Administrative building and Resource Center, as well as HOPE’s thrift store, The HOPE Chest. From sorting food and stocking […]
Last month, a local family, who found themselves without a home, located an available apartment and came to HOPE seeking assistance with the deposit. The young family of 5 was temporarily staying with other family members, crammed into a 2 bedroom home, after being evicted from their home. Living off a limited income, the mother, […]
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Happy New Year from HOPE! HOPE has been blessed this year with hundreds of donors and volunteers, who came to us independently or through their church groups, businesses, scouts, sports teams or community organizations, all with the common goal of preventing homelessness in Central Florida. Each person that supports HOPE in any way is making […]
