Steven Vanderwolf, Senior Pantry Coordinator
Steven is responsible for overseeing food purchasing/stocking, scheduling and supervision of pantry volunteer leads, oversight of…
Romain Casanova, Marketing Manager
Romain is responsible for designing all of the creative content for internal and external events, social media, newsletters, and…
A Story of HOPE- Alisia
* “Stories of HOPE” feature real clients and their stories, however, we use a stand-in name and image to protect their privacy * “After the move, I was overwhelmed and got behind fast” is what Alisia told one of HOPE’s case managers when she first came to us for help. Alisia, a single mom, had recently moved […]
A story of HOPE- Kendra
* “Stories of HOPE” feature real clients and their stories, however, we use a stand-in name and image to protect their privacy * Last year Kendra lost her job and she couldn’t pay her rent. Fears of eviction mounted as her due date approached. Meanwhile her job search remained at a standstill. Then, Kendra learned […]
A Story of HOPE – Bill
During New Year’s individuals and families re-evaluate, reset and recharge. Many set goals and “resolutions” for the coming year, while others bask in the freedom of an empty calendar brimming with possibilities. 2022 was a difficult year with record high housing prices, steep inflation, and constant stock market churn. Often, the only thing that was […]
Janine Morales, Case Manager
Janine’s responsibilities at HOPE are to manage individual cases and assist clients with allocating resources and housing issues.
A Story of HOPE – Charles & Jasmine
Charles and Jasmine recently found themselves underwater financially after investing in a startup company that didn’t pan out. As a stop gap they did what many others have been doing, they moved back in with their family. However, after several months the stress of the arrangement quickly took its toll on both parties, leaving Charles […]
Volunteer Appreciation 2022
HOPE recognizes our volunteers all year, but in April we pay extra special attention to them during National Volunteer Appreciation Week. This year, HOPE’s “HOPE-down”, complete with country theme, and square dancing lessons for all, took place at Oviedo on the Park surrounded by hundreds of volunteers, including those who volunteer in HOPE’s Food Pantry, Resource […]
A Story of HOPE – Catherine
Catherine, a single adult, has been dealing with a brain tumor that has been affecting her ability to work. She is now the legal guardian of her two teenage siblings as both of their parents died within a year of each other, and she’s been struggling financially to make ends meet. A friend of Catherine’s […]
HOPE’s 13th Annual Kids of HOPE Back to School Bash
Presented by Orlando Health, this annual event was held on Saturday, August 7th where hundreds of local registered children in need received everything they need to get prepared for the new school year. The event was kicked off by two local students; one playing a rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner by Saxophone, and the other […]