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In Your CommunItY
House Of Hope Unveils
Its Garden On Wheels, An
Innovative New Way To Teach
Good Nutrition
House of Hope, a leader in innovative ways to feed
the community and improve nutritional status, has a fun
new way to teach both children and adults about good
nutrition.
The traveling nutrition education garden will soon be
making its way through neighborhoods throughout Martin
County, bringing a menagerie of growing plants and
useful information to schools, churches, neighborhood
gatherings and special events. It takes a village to serve a village. House of Hope celebrated with the many friends, partners and supporters who made
The eye-catching garden on wheels is a collaboration the traveling nutrition education garden possible. Pictured at the ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 17 are representatives
between House of Hope and Cleveland Clinic Martin from (left to right) Cleveland Clinic, House of Hope and the Children Services Council.
Health, with support from the Children’s Services Council
of Martin County (CSC). “We can’t have a garden
everywhere in the community, but our traveling nutrition
education garden can go everywhere,” said House of
Hope CEO Rob Ranieri. “It gives us a chance to bring our
living plants and knowledgeable staff directly to people
who need the information and make the lessons fun and
practical.”
At the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 17, Cleveland
Clinic Martin Health CEO Rob Lord noted that this is
the only mobile garden of its kind in the state of Florida
and one of only a few in the country.
“We’re delighted to be a partner in this effort,” Lord
said, “because we know all too well the direct correlation
between health and nutrition. If nutrition improves, The House of Hope Traveling Nutrition Education Garden
health improves, and fewer people have to be admitted is not only eye-catching; it’s a tremendous new teaching
for hospital care.” House of Hope celebrated the arrival of the new traveling aide that will go to neighborhoods, events and organizations
The Children’s Services Council has been a partner nutrition education garden with sponsors Cleveland Clinic throughout the community with a compelling message about
in the effort from the very beginning, explained CSC Martin Health and Children’s Services Council. Pictured good nutrition and good health.
here are (left to right) Lauren Mustelier, Angela Aulisio, Rob
Lord, Rob Ranieri and Dave Heaton. About House Of Hope
Founded in 1984, House of Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Executive Director David Heaton during the unveiling organization that empowers Martin County residents to
ceremony. overcome hunger and hardship. House of Hope touches the
“This is really a cutting-edge project that will help kids lives of more than 7,000 people each month helping with basic
understand the value of high-quality food. The lessons will needs such as food, clothing, furniture, financial assistance,
help them for a lifetime.” as well as longer-term case management services that help
A team from the engineering company UNew, led by build life skills for a more self-sufficient future.
intern Matthew Maus, volunteered to design the traveling The organization has service centers and thrift stores in
garden and made it look like an actual garden. Complete Stuart, Hobe Sound, Indiantown, and Jensen Beach. House of
Fabrication volunteered its welding services. Hope’s Golden Gate Center for Enrichment in Stuart offers free
The traveling nutrition education garden is ready to roll. programs, technology, and workshops designed to enhance
Groups and organizations can contact House of Hope at life skills, earning potential, health, and overall well-being.
Matt Mays of UNew shared the details of the construction of (772) 286-4673 to schedule presentations and can track its House of Hope also operates the Growing Hope Farm
the traveling nutrition education garden with House of Hope participation at various community events on the House of in Palm City and several nutrition gardens that provide
Rob Ranieri during the ribbon cutting ceremony. Hope website at www.hohmartin.org. sustainable sources of fresh produce for clients as well as
nutrition education and vocational opportunities to the
community. For more information visit hohmartin.org or call
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