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Casino Night Benefits Elev8Hope

By Jackie Holfelder But the big news of the evening was that the 501(c)(3) games like roulette, craps, Texas hold ‘em and blackjack.
Fun and games abounded on March 12 at Rockin’ H will be establishing “Mrs. Rina’s House of Blessings,” a Heavy hors d’oeuvres, open bar and a silent auction kept
Ranch in Palm City at Casino Night to benefit Elev8Hope, transitional hospitality house to benefit homeless students in the good times rolling.
the all-volunteer, all-student-run nonprofit that benefits Martin County.
families with children. The sold-out event included “gambling,” Vegas casino Casino Night Benefits Elev8Hope on page 3

Elev8hope Board President Peter DelToro and Board members Kathy Carroll, Meghan
Vaughn, Elev8Hope CEO Rinamarie Shpiruk, Jaclyn Uhl and Director of Community Elev8Hope student leaders Braydin Samuels, Augie Lovelace, co-founder Mitchell Shpiruk,
Outreach Tom Lowell Ryan Davis, DJ Leigh and Stephen Oro
Bow-Wow-Meow Luau Raises Funds For Shelter Pets

Leis, straw skirts and Polynesian dancers played performed by professional entertainers from the Mai
into the theme of this year’s Paws and Claws gala, Kai Polynesian Restaurant and Show, a South Florida
which benefited the shelter animals at the Humane landmark. In flavorful fashion, Little Moir’s Hibiscus
Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC). Held at the Street Catering served a taste of the tropics with a variety
Marriott Hutchinson Island Beach Resort, the Bow- of mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres.
Wow-Meow Luau was the perfect theme for the Afterwards, some of the guests opted to take in a VIP
event, which was held entirely outdoors due to the experience, which featured a starlight cruise down the
pandemic. By night’s end, the event raised more than Intracoastal Waterway aboard The Island Princess.
$205,000 with more donations coming in post-event. “I am grateful to our guests, volunteers, sponsors
WPTV and Fox 29 anchor and reporter Jay and staff for making this happen during what has been a
Cashmere emceed the event and auctioneer challenging time for everyone,” said HSTC President and
extraordinaire Elliot Paul conducted a live auction.
Guests were then treated to an authentic island revue Bow-Wow-Meow Luau on page 4
House Of Hope Put The FUN In Raising Funds During

Their First Annual Hunt For Hope Scavenger Hunt

An enthusiastic and diverse group of more than 40 businesses, and attractions in Stuart, Indiantown, Palm
participants scattered across Martin County on a sunny City, Hobe Sound, and Jensen Beach. The scavenger hunt
Saturday as part of House of Hope’s first annual Hunt was a clever new way for the organization to raise funds to
for Hope scavenger hunt presented by Crary Buchanan support its critical programs.
Attorneys at Law. On Feb. 27, teams used House of Hope’s Scavenger hunt challenges included problem-solving,
customized app to compete for unique prizes by completing performances, gathering items, taking videos or selfies, and
various challenges and missions at local landmarks, other hilarious or thought-provoking tasks closely related to
the House of Hope’s mission.
Some of the group’s favorite
tasks were performing a
catwalk at the House of
Hope Stuart Thrift Store
in their best-thrifted outfit,
packing food for distribution
at House of Hope’s largest First place winners, Team Nozzle Nolen. Pictured from left:
Glenda Vander Wilt, Shaun Jones, Mark Davis, and Kevin
House Of Hope on page 5 Eaton