HOPE has been contacted by individuals and groups who are looking for ways to help families in the Bahamas. Fortunately, HOPE’s clients, offices, and our families were spared by the devastation endured by the Bahamian people. Although HOPE is always in need of food for our clients throughout the year, at this time we would […]
HOPE’s Emergency Network Services Meet Arnold, one of our HENS clients. He was excited to learn of his new HENS driver, Cheryl, who would be bringing his weekly deliveries since his regular driver was on vacation. Arnold has been so grateful for the in-home support the HENS program provides him and wanted to make sure Cheryl […]
Presented by On Saturday, August 3rd, over 400 children received new backpacks, school supplies, jeans, socks and underwear, hygiene products, a free vision screening (and free glasses if needed at a follow up appointment with Vision Quest). The families also enjoyed a hot meal, access to a variety of local resource agencies, face painting, balloon […]
School is starting up again and with it, there will be many new lessons for our children. Have you considered making generosity an intentional part of their learning experience this year? Studies have proven that children who volunteer do better in school and tend to be healthier and happier. Here are a few easy […]
For a week in May, Charles Schwab employees spent their week volunteering at HOPE Helps during their 16th annual Volunteer Week. Employees spent time volunteering at the HOPE chest greeting guest, sorting donations, organizing items on the sales floor and even gardening. At our food pantry, the volunteers checked in clients, shepherded/guided clients through the […]
Megan had been struggling to keep up with many of her bills when she found out her disability check would be reduced for several months. Feeling overwhelmed and wanting to provide a stable home environment for her teenage son, Megan came to HOPE to see what assistance was available. While working with HOPE, Megan has […]
There are approximately 67,000 students enrolled in Seminole County Publix schools. 34,000 of those students are receiving free or reduced lunches. What will these children eat when they are on break or off for the summer? Since 2009, the Kids of HOPE Enrichment Program has been providing a weeks’ worth of healthy lunches and […]
Jose came to HOPE’s Resource Center and Food Pantry requesting food. He recently moved here from Venezuela for a better life for his teenage daughter and himself. Jose noted that his daughter graduated high school with honors and planned to attend Valencia College. He works full time as a security guard at night and they’re […]
It was National Volunteer Appreciation Week and we had a blast celebrating all of our volunteers! With 31,000 hours volunteered in 2018, we had a lot to celebrate! All week long, staff showed our appreciation with fun treats and our annual Volunteer Appreciation event on Friday, April 12, at East Coast Believers Church. Thank you to […]
Ever wonder why every time you come into The HOPE Chest things have moved? We really aren’t trying to confuse you! The layout in the store is constantly evolving for many reasons, the biggest being the number of wonderful donations we receive every day. We are always monitoring the sales of certain items to see […]
