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 […]
Get started on your New Year’s Resolution early and beat the price increase! Catch the luck of the Irish at the best St. Patrick’s Day 5k around! Your Registration will help prevent homelessness right here in Seminole County! So walk, run, skip, or hop your way to the finish line. Price increases in the new […]
Last Saturday, December 16, the efforts of hundreds of volunteers, local businesses and staff came together for a magical day of Christmas joy for hundreds of individuals and families in crisis. HOPE’s 10th annual Christmas in the City provided registered clients everything they needed to enjoy the holiday season like blankets, socks & underwear, jeans, […]
101.1 WJRR’s annual Pay for Play benefiting HOPE was a HUGE success! This all day, on-air fundraiser not only raised more than $10,000, it helped raise awareness of HOPE’s mission with on-air mentions and interviews with HOPE’s CEO, Joan Faulkner. Volunteers helped take phone calls for song requests and prize bids all day long! Listeners could […]
Christmas in the City is just around the corner and thanks to Elk’s Lodge 1830 Winter Park, we have Christmas in the City tshirts available for a $10 donation! Proceeds will help fund HOPE’s programs but you have to act fast because these are limited edition! Shirts will be on sale at HOPE’s 10th Annual […]
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church and School has set a goal to raise $50,000 as a Christmas gift for HOPE Helps in our efforts to prevent homelessness in Central Florida. Through the live Nativity pageant, called A Night in Bethlehem, St. Luke’s is matching all donations, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000. Join the effort! Click […]
Join us for our annual VIP Party on the Patio at The HOPE Chest! Grab your ugly sweater, your friends, and your family and have a merry time December 7th! With food, beverages, and raffles, you are sure to have a wonderful time! Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater for an opportunity to be entered into […]
We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your friends and family, get great deals on Black Friday, shop local on Small Business Saturday at The HOPE Chest Thrift/Boutique, find lots of bargains on Cyber Monday, but when it’s all over please consider donating to HOPE on Giving Tuesday. We rely on your support to […]
