2017

Growing HOPEThe combined effect of support from donors, volunteers, and community partners has been essential for House of Hope to grow into a vital resource for our neighbors in need. Once known for feeding hungry people from the trunk of volunteers’ cars, House of Hope has expanded over the decades into a vast empowerment program model with five full-service locations. Most recently, House of Hope developed three nutrition gardens and is the lead agency for the Golden Gate Center for Enrichment. Nourishing and educating clients establishes the path to better health, greater stability, and a stronger community overall.

House of Hope’s central programs are referred to as Project HOPE (Helping Others Progress through Empowerment). As the client is truly the agent of change, the following available services are offered at no cost to any eligible Martin County resident who seeks assistance:

A N N U A LR E P O R TOF COMMUNIT Y IMPAC T

House of Hope’s multifaceted impact continues to evolve in order to meet the needs of the community. Within Martin County there are thousands who require assistance securing nutritious food, shelter, clothing and other essentials. There exists a need in these households for healthier eating and lifestyle choices, though many families do not have the financial means or knowledge of where to begin. Many of these residents also express a desire to access educational and vocational opportunities to enrich their lives. Among our community there are many individuals who demonstrate a compassionate desire to help their neighbors and who take action against the challenges faced by thousands of local residents each day. Because of people like you, House of Hope is uniquely positioned to help those in need reach beyond their struggles and attain greater stability.

This report is for you, the champions and believers in the strength of empowerment. You are the members of our community who make it possible to empower Martin County residents to overcome hunger and hardship. House of Hope thanks you.

Published April 2017. Reporting on Fiscal Year 2016 (10/1/15 - 9/30/2016)

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Access to nutritious food choices from the Client Choice pantries and Daily Bread & Produce program.

Case management to assist clients in planning and guidance toward attaining life-skills and self-sufficiency.

The Clothes Closet program provides clients with clothing, shoes, and household items.

Information & Referral to other social services available in the community.

Under Project HOPE, relationships are built and individual’s challenges are identified. Immediate basic needs are addressed through the Client Choice pantry and Clothes Closet while the underlying obstacles may require strategizing and guidance with case workers. Through the Golden Gate Center for Enrichment, clients may register for free courses or workshops to enhance their job skills and earning power. These programs create an opportunity for motivated individuals to work their way out of poverty.

House of Hope currently oversees two garden locations including Project LIFT in Palm City, and The Banner Lake Club in Hobe Sound. A Golden Gate garden will be planted in May 2017. Each garden invites participation from its surrounding community which allows those benefiting to take an active role in the process.The nutrition gardens are providing local youth and other residents with educational opportunities focused on encouraging healthy eating habits, as well as agricultural and culinary career options. By providing a supplemental food source in conjunction with nutrition education for the community, the gardens also help combat the rising levels of childhood obesity and chronic diseases in Martin County.The nutrition gardens success is attributed to the collaboration with the following partners: Children’s Services Council of Martin County, Martin County Solid Waste, Martin County Office of Community Partnerships, United Way of Martin County Foundation, IFAS (Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences)/Univ. of FL, Keep Martin Beautiful, The Banner Lake Club, Project LIFT, and Florida Department of Health in Martin County.

The long awaited renovation of the historic Golden Gate building is now complete! The Golden Gate Center for Enrichment has come to life due to a unique collaboration between House of Hope, Indian River State College (IRSC), the Martin County Library System, Habitat for Humanity, the Martin County Community Foundation, the United Way of Martin County and the Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties. An extensive list of programs, courses and workshops are now scheduled to offer free enrichment opportunities to the community. These include: • Adult literacy classes (GED and English as a Second Language) • Homeownership education classes • Job skills training programs • Parenting, nutrition and health education • College, job application and resume writing assistance • Household budgeting • Job coaching • Homework help and tutoring • Access to computers and software

Nutrition Gardens Nurturing Healthy Bodies and Minds

Golden Gate Center for EnrichmentA treasure from the past provides access to brighter futures

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The Golden Gate Center for Enrichment brings technology, library services, arts and culture, educational and vocational training, and other opportunities into a community which previously lacked access to such resources.

Project HOPE

The Hope Awards breakfast honored the agencies, businesses, individuals, faith-based organizations and neighborhoods that perform extraordinary work to benefit House of Hope. The awards recognize long-term, wide-ranging or otherwise significant relationships with House of Hope.

The three day tennis tournament opened with the Serve Some Hope VIP Party and Pro-Am competition Friday, Nov. 4. Over 100 party attendees enjoyed tasting stations showcasing food, craft beer and wine from local restaurants. An extensive silent auction kept participants checking in to win wonderful baskets and art. The bake sale provided guests with a variety of homemade treats beautifully decorated by tireless volunteer bakers. More than 100 players competed in 9 divisions with prizes awarded to the winners of the Men’s, Ladies’ and Mixed doubles divisions.

The 18th Annual Hearts for Hope Luncheon featured a new theme — better nutrition for the community. House of Hope CEO Rob Ranieri shared information with guests about how House of Hope is teaching local residents and youth about gardening, nutrition, preparing healthy meals and agricultural career opportunities available in the area.The sold out crowd delighted in complimentary mimosas, delicious food, raffle baskets, House of Hope “pop-up” thrift boutique, and a special drawing for a Diamond’s by Terry custom pendant. Centerpieces of potted herbs and vegetables were later repurposed and planted in House of Hope’s nutrition gardens.

House of Hope will be hosting its first ever Top Chef Martin County fundraiser this spring. Five amateur chefs will compete in a head-to-head cooking competition to earn the distinction as “Top Chef Martin County.” Each contender will be provided with baskets of surprise ingredients comprised of items commonly found in House of Hope Client Choice pantries and nutrition gardens. Party guests will cheer on their favorite competitor while enjoying gourmet tasting stations, beverages, “pop-up” boutique, music and dancing.

Save the date! Buttonwood Charity Doubles Tournament will be held Oct. 27-29, 2017 For tickets and more info, visit TopChefMartinCounty.com

SPONSORS: Harbour Community BankHBKS Wealth Advisors MIS Consulting The Firefly Group Molly Maid of the Treasure Coast Deborah Lovequist

SPONSORS: IP Blue Software Reich, Mancini & Zequeira Dairy Queen Robert J. Watson, PA State Farm Insurance-Craig Karraker AgencyTed Glasrud Associates

GRAND BENEFACTOR:The Pedersen Family Foundation

SPONSORS: Publix Charities HBKS Wealth Advisors The Firefly Group St. Joseph’s Catholic ChurchThe C.O.R.E. Program Jim & Elaine Matts Diamonds by Terry Deborah Lovequist

SPONSORS: FPL Whiticar Boatworks Elaine Matts Solar Energy Systems Rider’s Edge Equestrian Center Group One Safety and Security The Firefly GroupGeico Local Office Joseph Matson & Linda Mundt

Fourth Annual HOPE Awards Sept. 23, 2016 at Mariner Sands Country Club

Charity Tennis Tournament Nov. 4-6, 2016 at Buttonwood Tennis Club

Hearts for HopeFeb 2, 2017 at Piper’s Landing Yacht & Country Club

Leaders in Providing Hope

Top Chef Martin County April 29, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Family Center

2016 Hope Award Winners: Beall’s Department Store #66Dora Johnson of Whole Child ConnectionEaglewood CommunityEdgewater Property – RealtyErneston ProduceHarold Thomas – Jensen Beach Community Church ThriftHobe Sound Community Presbyterian ChurchHooks ConstructionHumane Society of TCJim & Carol O’HaraJim and Betsy McGoogan

Joe Rieger of Florida Organic Farms InternationalLC Campbell, Jr.Margaret Kiess of Stuart InsurancePatty WilhelmPedersen Family FoundationPinelake Village of Jensen BeachPPG Paint StoreSonny’s BBQ StuartTami Karol InsuranceWarren & Terry Skidmore

These thoughtful donors have chosen to make a gift each month to provide a consistent level of assistance. An automatic monthly gift is easy to set up and maintain.

David & Marni AbatePeter AvondaCarei Wells BarattaGerald & Irene CampbellFrances CecereCoastal Life ChurchCarmela DavisFrank & Caroline DoyleStephen DoyleJohn & Elizabeth DuffyVirginia FarrPatricia GayleJayne HustonICL Calibration Laboratories Inc.Peter & Sharon KellsKaren A. Kerwin

Tina Renee KraftDamian & Gerri KucharikElisabeth LahtiAnthony & Jane LangRobert LarghiMike & Teresa McLaughlinHenry & Nancy PeltonJudy RosenthalDouglass & Patricia StewartThe Hear Care Center Inc.Janet Tuffy & Louis CiocciTom & Martha WarnerMiriam WheelerLeonard & Mary WhiteJohn Williams

$10,000 - $100,000The Betty & Leo Balzereit FoundationChrist Memorial ChapelCommunity Foundation for Palm Beach & Martin CountiesRobert L. & Margaret CrandallDominick & Norine D’AmbrozioRichard & Julia DiasioHobe Sound Community ChestElisabeth LahtiH. William & Patricia LichtenbergerLoblolly Community FoundationLost Tree Village Charitable FoundationMariner Sands Charity WeekBea Rais Merkle Community FundPalm City Presbyterian ChurchPedersen Family FoundationWarren & Terry SkidmoreElizabeth Ferry Speer FoundationJohn W. & Susan R. Sullivan FoundationWilliam & Helen Thomas Charitable TrustThe Estate of Barbara TrimbleUnited Way of Martin CountyUnited Way of Martin County FoundationWestfield Insurance Foundation

$5,000-$9,999Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc.Gordana Uscumlic Foundation

Horace & Amy Hagedorn FundRoy A. Hunt FoundationR. V. Johnson InsuranceJohn & Laurie Lou LeonardLawrence A. Sanders Foundation Inc.Douglass & Patricia StewartWhole Child Connection Inc

$1,000-$4,999All Saints Episcopal ChurchBank of America Charitable FoundationBank United, Community OutreachPatricia BorgBright White Paper Co.Tom & Polly CampenniChristen Price Memorial FundCoastal Life ChurchColdwell Banker Residential Real EstatePaul & Jan CollierC.O.R.E ProgramCraig Karraker State Farm Insurance Agency IncD’Agostino FoundationCarl & Lauriel DammJames M. DancyEdwin & Theresa DavisonAnne DittigerFrank & Caroline DoyleJohn & Elizabeth Duffy

Endriss Enterprises IncExxon Mobil FoundationThe Firefly GroupFirst Presbyterian Church of StuartPeter & Stephanie Flicker, MDFPLPatricia FrankStephen & Aida FryJill Heather Goldberg Charitable FoundationHarbor Community BankHubert HoffmanHoly Redeemer Catholic ChurchHuisking Foundation IncICL Calibration Laboratories Inc.IP Blue Software Solutions LLCBarrett & Linda JonesWilliam & Linda KempKreitler Foundation Inc.Anthony & Jane LangRobert LarghiJohn & Linda LoewenbergDeborah B. LovequistJim & Elaine MattsJames & Betsy McGooganStan MerkinJudith MottJim NoblePeace Presbyterian Church

Andrew & Lorraine PopkyPort Salerno Seafood Festival IncJohn & Sally ReardonRed Apple Cheese LLCRichard SandsStephen & Colleen SchrammEugene & Joyce Schulz, Jr.Scripps Howard FoundationRichard & June Smith Family FoundationSonny’s BBQSt. Joseph Catholic ChurchRay & Ellyn StevensonJames L. & Lynn T. StewartRobert & Arlene StrangiaJohn & Eleanor SullivanTed Glasrud AssociatesJoe Temple & Margaret RichebourgThe Hear Care Center Inc.The Trautschold Family Foundation IncWilliam & Barbara UlevichJames & Mary VauxTom & Martha WarnerAttorney Bob & Dr. Sandra WatsonRobert Watson & Jordan Showe, P.A.James & Magalen WebertRobert & Carol WeissmanRobert & Janet WeschJohn WilliamsWong Family Foundation

United Way Workplace Giving Peter AvondaGail BowenJeffrey BroganRobert M. CampbellChristopher CooperTerry & Renae DeatonMaryann DupontMichael DwyerKeith HammondJohn KemlerMichael KinnamanGonzalo F. Jr & Susan MartinezEric & Carla MooneyDavid MossRaymond James & Associates, Inc.Ilka WojcieszakRafael D. Zornosa

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

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.87 of every dollar directly funds programs for Martin County residents.

84,449 items of clothing, furniture, appliances and housewares were given to local people in need.

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This is equivalent to 20 full-time employees!

1,006volunteers

43,174hours

213volunteers

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This saves local households an average of $350 which can then be put toward other expenses.

584,631meals

701,557lb.of food

Donation received Fiscal Year 2016

In-Kind Donations were valued at $3,125,368. This includes items such as food, clothing, furniture, housewares, gift cards and vehicles. 60% of the items received are given directly to people and organizations in need.

Here are just a few examples of monthly gifts, and the types of services they could provide:$10 per month: Can provide the equivalent of about 500 meals.$25 per month: Can help with critical medications for an older adult living on a small fixed income.$50 per month: Can help pay rent and keep a family with a roof over their heads.$100 per month: Can help a family with quality child care so that a single mom can work and support her family.$200 per month: Case management over an extended period of time.

Thrift Stores 46%Foundations/Grants 24%

Contributions 22%

Misc. Income 5%

Special Events 3%

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