Page 9 - Hobe Sound Reflection - August '21
P. 9
Hobe Sound, Page 9
nonprofit newS
House Of Hope Receives community needs for basics like food and household goods,” e xpe rt i se a nd
Community Impact Grants From said Rob Ranieri, CEO of House of Hope. “We’ve become knowledge to the
very innovative in how we produce and distribute fresh
participants. Some
Martin County United Way food, educate our clients, and help them make connections of the available
to break their cycle of poverty. We’re grateful to United Way c l a sse s a n d
House of Hope is the recipient of three generous for sustaining their support as we look to the challenges and programs include
Community Impact grants totaling $100,000 from the opportunities for the coming year.” English as a Second
United Way of Martin County for 2021/22. The grant House of Hope operates four Client Choice pantries Language, financial
awards will help to sustain House of Hope programs that throughout Martin County (Indiantown, Hobe Sound, literacy, computer
are vital in meeting the basic needs and life skills of Martin Stuart, Jensen Beach). Four nutrition gardens located in instruction, career
County residents for food and household needs as well as lower-income neighborhoods are a source of fresh produce coaching, smoking
encouraging their health and employment opportunities. and provide a base for House of Hope to provide nutrition cessation, early
The grants specifically support House of Hope’s Client education for over 800 children and adults. Growing Hope learning, homework
Choice pantries, Project HOPE (Helping Others Progress Farm is expanding to have two hydroponic greenhouses helpers, and diabetes
through Empowerment), and the Golden Gate Center for as well as aeroponic and in-ground growing to provide education sessions.
Enrichment programs and services. All programs and more than 1,400 packages of fresh, high quality produce About House Of
services of House of Hope are provided at no cost to the each week to the Client Choice pantries and partners. Hope
individuals and families served by the organization. Project HOPE seeks to move individuals and families Founded in 1984,
“We are fortunate to have innovative nonprofit past their crisis, stabilize the households, and work with House of Hope is a The historic Golden Gate building
organizations like House of Hope working tirelessly to clients to develop a plan toward economic self-sufficiency 501(c)(3) nonprofit hums with activities thanks to House
respond to our community’s needs,” said United Way of that will break the cycle of poverty. Outside of COVID organization that of Hope staff and community partners
Martin County President/CEO Carol G. Houwaart-Diez. emergency protocols, every client that enters House of Hope empowers Martin as they offer a wide variety of classes
“Beyond the three community impact grants receiving receives some level of case management to start the process. County residents to and courses.
funding this year, they have also been an incredible partner In addition, the case management team makes over 1,200 overcome hunger
working with us throughout the pandemic to administer referrals a month to connect clients to programs and services and hardship. House of Hope touches the lives of more than
CARES Act funds and COVID Relief funds to support provided by a vast partner network. 7,000 people each month helping with basic needs such as
our most vulnerable neighbors.” The Golden Gate Center for Enrichment is a hub of food, clothing, furniture, financial assistance, as well as
During the COVID-19 pandemic, House of Hope activity offering a variety of classes and programs focused longer-term case management services that help build life
reached new highs on the fields of health and nutrition, education, job skills and skills for a more self-sufficient future.
in the number of job training, the The organization has service centers and thrift stores in
individuals and arts, and family- Stuart, Hobe Sound, Indiantown, and Jensen Beach. House
families w ho friendly social of Hope’s Golden Gate Center for Enrichment in Stuart
needed assistance. opportunities. offers free programs, technology, and workshops designed
Thanks to donors Classes and to enhance life skills, earning potential, health, and overall
and volunteers, the programs well-being.
staff distributed are delivered House of Hope also operates the Growing Hope Farm
almost two million by House of in Palm City and several nutrition gardens that provide
pounds of food Hope staff and sustainable sources of fresh produce for clients as well as
within 12 months. The four House of Hope Client Choice volunteers and nutrition education and vocational opportunities to the
“House of Hope Pantries offer individuals and families by partners At the Grow Farm, staff and volunteers community. For more information, visit hohmartin.org or
has always been at an opportunity to make food selections and businesses grow fresh and healthy produce for House call (772) 286-4673. Updates and announcements can also
the heart of meeting and also get nutritional advice. that bring their of Hope clients in hydroponic gardens. be found on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.