Page 5 - Martin Downs Bulletin - December '21

Martin Downs, Page 5

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 House of Hope celebrated the arrival of the new traveling is not only eye-catching; it’s a tremendous new teaching
for hospital care.” nutrition education garden with sponsors Cleveland Clinic aide that will go to neighborhoods, events and organizations
The Children’s Services Council has been a partner in the Martin Health and Children’s Services Council. Pictured throughout the community with a compelling message about
effort from the very beginning, explained CSC Executive here are (left to right) Lauren Mustelier, Angela Aulisio, Rob good nutrition and good health.
Director David Heaton during the unveiling ceremony. Lord, Rob Ranieri and Dave Heaton.
the lives of more than 7,000 people each month helping
“This is really a cutting-edge project that will help kids with basic needs such as food, clothing, furniture, financial
understand the value of high-quality food. The lessons will assistance, as well as longer-term case management services
help them for a lifetime.” that help build life skills for a more self-sufficient future.
A team from the engineering company UNew, led by The organization has service centers and thrift stores in
intern Matthew Maus, volunteered to design the traveling Stuart, Hobe Sound, Indiantown, and Jensen Beach. House
garden and made it look like an actual garden. Complete of Hope’s Golden Gate Center for Enrichment in Stuart
Fabrication volunteered its welding services. offers free programs, technology, and workshops designed
The traveling nutrition education garden is ready to roll. to enhance life skills, earning potential, health, and overall
Groups and organizations can contact House of Hope at well-being.
(772) 286-4673 to schedule presentations and can track its House of Hope also operates the Growing Hope Farm
participation at various community events on the House of in Palm City and several nutrition gardens that provide
Hope website at www.hohmartin.org. sustainable sources of fresh produce for clients as well as
About House Of Hope nutrition education and vocational opportunities to the
Matt Mays of UNew shared the details of the construction of Founded in 1984, House of Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community. For more information visit hohmartin.org or
the traveling nutrition education garden with House of Hope organization that empowers Martin County residents to call (772) 286-4673. Updates and announcements can also
Rob Ranieri during the ribbon cutting ceremony. overcome hunger and hardship. House of Hope touches be found on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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