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 […]
Have you made a New Year’s Resolution? Maybe to shed a few of those holiday pounds, or start working out more? We have the perfect solution! Register now for HOPE’s Sham Rock N Run 5k & Little Leprechaun Lap on March 9th and start moving! This fun, family oriented, St. Patty’s themed 5k benefits local […]
April learned about HOPE a few months ago when she needed help with her utility bill. Living on a fixed disability income, April had to use some of her money for car repairs that month, which left her short for her water bill. April lives by herself and in order to try to increase her […]
Have you heard about our Hearts for HOPE Club? Members pledge to donate $1,000+ a year, through a monthly donation, to help sustain our operations and ensure our clients have the support they need in a time of crisis. HOPE Helps provides over 250 clients a week with food, financial assistance, case management, financial literacy […]
Teen & Bright Futures HOPE is blessed to have teen’s from area schools volunteer to earn their Bright Future hours. In order to set these students up for success, we have created a Teen & Bright Future volunteer orientation! These are held once a month, every second Wednesday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Interested volunteers, […]
Watch: HOPE’s Your Neighbor video. We are writing in hopes that you will consider a year-end gift to HOPEHelps before 2018 is over. Thanks to your generosity this year, over 3,000 of our neighbors in need received food, financial assistance, case management, financial literacy counseling, computer training, nutrition and cooking classes, information on employment opportunities and access to additional […]
