Edith, her husband, and their two children had been coming to HOPE’s Food Pantry since April 2018 following a difficult out-of-state move that saw them living out of an RV on various local campgrounds. Edith was unable to work during this time and used HOPE’s food pantry to save money so that her family could […]
Did you know? HOPE is always thankful for the various donations we receive, however, there are some food items we are unable to accept. One example is food items or packages that have been opened. While most shelf-stable food items are still good a little bit past the expiration date, HOPE prefers to not accept […]
ServiceNow Account Escalation Team In February, ServiceNow took over HOPE’s Food Pantry and helped clients get food for their families for the week. John Donahoe, President and CEO of ServiceNow has encouraged all ServiceNow employees to spend time assisting nonprofit organizations in their own communities. With that encouragement, the ServiceNow Account Escalation team worked with […]
A note from the manager: The HOPE Chest Thrift Boutique is not your ordinary thrift store. As you walk in, the first thing you will notice is the clean smell! Then, the beautiful, seasonal displays done by one of our very own staff members, Nancy. You are welcomed with free coffee, cookies, cold water and […]
On Saturday, March 9, hundreds of people shamROCKED the 8th Annual Sham Rock N Run 5k presented by Charles Schwab. The annual event helps raise funds for HOPE’s programs to reduce and prevent homelessness in Seminole County. Participants enjoyed 3.1 miles through St. Luke’s Lutheran Church & School and Lutheran Haven and were awarded custom […]
We mourn the loss of one of our friends…long-standing volunteer…Frederic. Frederic has served families in need at HOPE’s food pantry for almost 7 years each and every Thursday. Many clients would wait for Frederic to help them, as he was their favorite. We were told he would arrange his vacations from Friday through Wednesday, so […]
We have a new family coming to the HOPE Pantry this month. Thomas recently lost his job, where he had been making a comfortable salary to support his family. While trying to find steady employment over the past few months, the family had been living off savings which was soon depleted. Thomas is now working […]
The Orlando office staff of Saltmarsh truly enjoyed spending time with the HOPE Thrift Chest staff and volunteers, during our first 2019 community service outreach event. Saltmarsh is celebrating their 75th anniversary in 2019, and have set a goal of providing 1,944 community service hours during 2019 by our staff from their offices in Pensacola, Fort Walton, Tampa, Orlando and […]
In January, the entire staff of Your Oviedo Dentist visited HOPE’s facilities to learn more about what we do and how their support prevents homelessness in Seminole County. The Your Oviedo Dentist staff heard from members of HOPE’s team about resources, volunteering, events, and more. Your Oviedo Dentist has been committed to HOPE and working […]
HOPE is thrilled to welcome four new members to our Board of Directors. Join us in welcoming Megan Almasi, Community Relations Manager, Orlando Health, Steve Chihos, Change Adaption Consultant, theBigRocks, LLC, Sabrina Deshner, Manager, Employee Communications Engagement, Seminole State College, and Dana Lightfoot, Founder, Circle of Hands Chair Massage, LLC. Megan, Steve, Sabrina, and Dana […]
