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Volunteers Welcome At grant,” said House of Hope how to eat healthier and be healthier,” Ranieri said. “We’re

Equine Rescue And Adoption CEO Rob Ranieri. “Last grateful to have Florida Blue Foundation as our newest partner.”
year alone we distributed
The extensive programs and services of House of Hope are

Foundation (ERAF) 2.1 million pounds of provided at no cost to those in need. It depends on generous
nutritious food to our donors and volunteers throughout the community to meet its
clients and our 35 food mission. For more information about ways to get help or give
bank partner agencies, help, call House of Hope at (772) 286-4673 or go to the House
together reaching more of Hope website www.hohmartin.org.
than 12,000 individuals About House Of Hope
monthly, and the demand Founded in 1984, House of Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
continues to grow.” organization that empowers Martin County residents to
Florida Blue overcome hunger and hardship. House of Hope touches the
Foundation invests in lives of more than 7,000 people each month helping with basic
programs that are focused needs such as food, clothing, furniture, financial assistance, as
on advancing mental Children throughout Martin well as longer-term case management services that help build
well-being, improving County are learning first-hand life skills for a more self-sufficient future.
health equity, impacting about growing nutritious food The organization has service centers in Stuart, Hobe Sound,
food security, growing thanks to the House of Hope Indiantown, and Jensen Beach, with thrift stores in Stuart,
healthy communities, Traveling Nutrition Education Hobe Sound, and Indiantown. House of Hope’s Centers for
Among other activities, volunteers shower off the horses to and addressing systemic Garden and gardens at community Enrichment at Golden Gate in Stuart and in Jensen Beach offer
keep them cool and clean. racism and resulting organizations like the YMCA. free programs, technology, and workshops designed to enhance
health disparities. life skills, earning potential, health, and overall well-being.
Many people like horses but have no opportunity to be “This grant comes at a time when House of Hope is preparing House of Hope also operates the Growing Hope Farm in
around them. The Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation to expand to Okeechobee County. We’re opening a packing Palm City and several nutrition gardens that provide sustainable
(ERAF) in Palm City has many volunteer opportunities house at our Growing Hope Production Farm to increase our sources of fresh produce for clients as well as nutrition
available that will give you a chance to be around horses ability to supply our pantries and partners with fresh fruits and education and vocational opportunities to the community. For
and help care for them. Equine experience is not required to vegetables. Our grove of fruit trees is almost fully planted. And more information, visit hohmartin.org or call (772) 286-4673.
participate but training is provided. because we know that eating well leads to healthier people and Updates and announcements can also be found on Facebook,
There are a variety of ways to participate including stable better economic status, we continue to teach people of all ages Instagram, and Twitter.
maintenance, horse care, social media, donor outreach and
fundraising, administrative assistance, landscaping and
grounds maintenance and community outreach such as visiting
schools or making group presentations.
When working barn and paddock chores, volunteers work Aligned
specific shifts and tasks. The shifts are 8 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 5 with
p.m. daily, seven days a week. Other volunteer opportunities,
such as those listed above, have more flexible hours.
Junior volunteers, ages 10 and up, are welcome. Junior Home • Auto • Boat • RV • Life
volunteers under 16 must be accompanied and supervised by Flood • Business • Commercial
a parent/guardian at all times.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please visit
the volunteer page on the eraf.org website and submit the online
interest form. A volunteer registration form will then be sent Mary-Beth Zipsir
to you for completion. Agent in Charge
Volunteer orientations are held the first Saturday of every
month with a few exceptions. Upcoming dates are Sept. O: (772) 233-4444
10, Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and Dec. 3. Future dates can be found on www.smartchoicepartnersfl.com
the website. There is a $25 individual or $30 per household
volunteer registration fee. It's our policy that you know yours
Founded in 2000, ERAF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation, retraining,
and adoption of abused, neglected, abandoned, and slaughter-
bound horses. You may contact ERAF at (772) 220-0150 or
by email at eraf2000@gmail.com.
ERAF is located at 6400 Martin Highway, Palm City.

House Of Hope Receives Grant

From Florida Blue Foundation

House of Hope’s efforts to feed the hungry and empower
residents to overcome hunger and hardship have received
a huge boost from Florida Blue Foundation’s 2022 Food
Security Grant Program. Est. 1926
House of Hope will receive a total of $328,613 over four The Heart of Hobe Sound
years to support its four client choice pantries, the Growing
Hope Production Farm operations that produce fresh fruits and
vegetables, case management for individuals looking to better ART CLASSES OFFERED WE are YOUR Community
their future, and innovative nutrition education programs for ON THE CHURCH CAMPUS Church
adults and children. Church member Debra Monet is offering
“We are honored at the confidence that Florida Blue art classes on our church campus. All Visitors Welcome
Foundation has shown in House of Hope with this generous
How to draw, paint in Watercolor and We Invite You to Worship with Us
Acrylic will be the main focus for the Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
lessons. The cost for each 3 hour class WE ARE ON FACEBOOK LIVE
is $20, a portion of which will be donated to every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.
the Church Building Improvement Project. Give us a call or visit our
For more class details, or to schedule a class, website for more information.
contact Debra Monet at the Sunday coffee hour,
or call her at 772-240-2063. Everyone is welcome. (772) 546-5043
www.heartofhobesound.org
MONTHLY DINNERS
Monthly dinners to help offset some of the almost $350,000 in
renovation cost to our Church – Dinner will be held on the 2nd Friday
of the month at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per person
OCTOBER 14 - PORK BBQ NOVEMBER 11 - CHICKEN
NOVEMBER 24 - TURKEY DECEMBER 9 - POT ROAST
Growing Hope Production Farm enables House of Hope to
increase its ability to supply its pantries and partners with 11933 SE Juno Crescent • Hobe Sound, Florida 33455
fresh fruits and vegetables.