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Elev8Hope from page 1 team at Elev8Hope have stepped up to aid those who are blessed to have this remarkable woman and wonderful
struggling. This year in particular, when their support was organization in our community.”
civic organizations and religious entities pitch in together needed more than ever, they have outdone themselves To find out more about Elev8Hope, its programs and
– the guiding vision of the young Shpiruks when they were by delivering meals to thousands of families. We are how you can help, visit www.elev8hope.org.
envisioning their concept.
From the first Thanksgiving dinner distribution that
took place in 2012, this year’s outpouring of community
support grew to help many impacted by the devastating
effects of COVID-19 on their household income.
Rina Shpiruk, CEO of Elev8Hope, shared some
impressive numbers. “We distributed 1,054 turkeys and
2,500 baskets. Of those, 715 baskets were contributed
by youth and businesses from outside of Martin County
because they wanted to join the ‘Wave of Compassion in
Action.’
“Since we had no idea that Elev8Hope was going to be
presented with these baskets, they hadn’t been included
in our estimates and we were able to share this beautiful
surprise with other nonprofits and churches for their own
outreach programs.”
Martin County Commissioner Ed Ciampi said of the Nick Lynch and Connor Smith of Clark Advanced Learning
Thanksgiving Sharing Event, “Once again, Rina and her South Fork High School Student Government made 361 baskets. Center Interact Club donated $300 for Thanksgiving dinners
to Rina Shpiruk, CEO of Elev8Hope.

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Mrs. Stengel’s second grade class from Seawind Elementary
School in Hobe Sound filled Thanksgiving baskets.

An Oxbridge education goes beyond the classroom.
Craig Saccavino, owner of Bloom Again Consignment in
With hands-on learning approaches, Oxbridge students tackle real life Stuart, encouraged customers and employees to take part
in the Thanksgiving Sharing Event.
issues in real time. In and out of the classroom through academics, sports,
Photos provided by Elev8Hope
and community involvement, the Oxbridge experience is interactive,

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