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The gala raised more than $101,000 to support House
A Magical Gala Benefits of Hope’s Project HOPE (“Help Others Progress through overcome hunger and hardship. House of Hope touches the
lives of more than 7,000 people each month helping with basic
House Of Hope In February Empowerment”). This outreach program provides services needs such as food, clothing, furniture, financial assistance, as
directly to clients, including individual case management, well as longer-term case management services that help build
Breathtaking feats of agility by the artists of the Lollipop enrichment opportunities, financial assistance through a crisis, life skills for a more self-sufficient future. The organization has
Lyra, cocktails on the patio, and a sumptuous dinner earned rave support through the job-searching process, and the distribution service centers in Stuart, Hobe Sound, Indiantown, and Jensen
reviews from the 140 guests at the House of Hope’s inaugural of healthy foods to clients and the community. Beach, and Thrift Shops in South Stuart, Hobe Sound and
gala “Cirque du Soirée” on Feb. 18. In addition to the Pedersen Family Foundation, the gala was Indiantown. House of Hope’s Enrichment Centers in Stuart and
With the Pedersen Family Foundation as the presenting also sponsored by Ashley Capital, Meritage Homes, Three Lakes, Jensen Beach offer free programs, technology, and workshops
sponsor, the gala featured acrobats, jugglers and a tarot card Davies + Co., the Firefly Group, Carr Riggs & Ingram, HBKS designed to enhance life skills, earning potential, health, and
reader throughout the evening at Willoughby Golf Club. Guests Wealth Advisors, the Jensen Beach Garden Club, O’Donnell overall well-being. House of Hope also operates the Growing
enjoyed dancing with DJ Todd from Sound Choice DJ and both Impact Windows and Storm Protection, One Martin, and RE/ Hope Farm in Palm City and several nutrition gardens that
a silent and live auction with intriguing items like seven nights MAX of Stuart. provide sustainable sources of fresh produce for clients as
at the stunning Palm Springs Tennis Club, a NASCAR racing About House Of Hope well as nutrition education and vocational opportunities to
experience, tickets to hear Nashville star Jon Langston, and a Founded in 1984, House of Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit the community. For more information, visit hohmartin.org or
cowboy hat signed by Cole Hauser –“Rip” from Yellowstone. organization that empowers Martin County residents to call (772) 286-4673. Updates and announcements can also be
“We’re grateful to everyone who helped make our very found on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Hohmartin;
first gala a success,” House of Hope CEO Rob Ranieri said. Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/houseofhopemc/; and
“It’s always a great evening when our generous friends and Twitter, https://twitter.com/hohmartin.
supporters come together to enjoy a fun event and raise funds
for an important cause.”

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shelter, many of whom come with nothing but the clothes
they are wearing. This helps defray the costs of about 50 bags
SafeSpace will give to victims who come to the shelter for
safety.
Albizu shared that besides a hotline and emergency Timothy Pfister, Cory Pfister, House of Hope CEO Rob Ranieri,
shelters, SafeSpace also provides a wide range of other Kari Pedersen, and Stephen Pedersen of the Pedersen Family Amazing acrobats entertained guests at the House of Hope
services to victims seeking help inside and outside the Foundation celebrate the great success of the very first House Cirque du Soirée Gala to raise funds to support the House
shelter such as, safety planning, mental health counseling for of Hope gala in February at Willoughby Golf Club. of Hope’s work in the community.
victims and their children, legal assistance, financial literacy
training, child protective services, youth violence prevention
education, and more – all free of charge. Hibiscus Children’s Center from page 1 guild’s amazing support enables Hibiscus to provide
“Federal and state grants cover only about half of the children who have suffered severe trauma with life-
agency’s expenses,” says Albizu, “so SafeSpace is very events, as well as spearheading many community changing services. These services include mental health
grateful to Piper’s Landing for raising over $26,000 to help projects, booths, the Santa’s Elves Program and a long counseling to help them heal, educational and literacy
us sustain the programs and services that will help victims list of other activities that have benefited children. The services to prepare them for a successful future, medical
become survivors and transition to a life free from violence.” motto of these amazing ladies was, and still is, “our and dental services and enriching opportunities they
The charity event would not have been successful hearts belong to Hibiscus and the children.” Their would not otherwise experience.
without the donations of items for the auctions and raffles dedication and commitment has been evident for 30 Thank you to our wonderful Martin County Guild
from PLWGA members and Piper’s Landing staff, as well years as the guild has never wavered in their support and for all of your hard work and support and for continuing
as from others in the Martin County community: Diane has significantly increased the time, talents and financial to change lives through your unwavering volunteerism
Anthony’s Permanent Make Up, Frank Bianco/Miracle support they have personally and collectively provided and love for the children. Hibiscus is deeply grateful for
Jewelry Exchange, Marjorie Collins Massage Therapist, Cat to Hibiscus. This dynamic group has raised $12 million your support and the children are very blessed to have
Kaltenhauser Personal Trainer, Dr. Charles Oliveri/Spinal for the Hibiscus children since the beginning! the Martin County Guild in their corner. You have all
Health & Wellness Center, Michelle Radich/Alyce & Co., The result of the guild’s heartfelt philanthropic spirit made a tremendous difference in children’s lives.
Sailfish Point Golf Club, Lourdes Cortina/Tapas by Lourdes, can be witnessed on a daily basis at the children’s home, For more information about the Hibiscus and the
The Gafford and The Lyric Theatre. the Tilton Family Children’s Shelter in Jensen Beach, guild, please contact Lori Swift at (772) 334-9311, Ext.
Piper’s Landing could not have held this fundraiser where 36 abused, abandoned and neglected children 404 or visit HibiscusChildrensCenter.org.
without the help of its many volunteers. They are: Susan Ash, find safety, nurturing, love and healing, every day. The Photo by MaryAnn Ketcham
Zenta Barger, Nancy Bowden, Michele Bragg, Lois Brooks,
Sue Chase, Sandra Conley, Micki Dion, Pattie Dunn, Sonita
Farr, Barbara Flynn, Ann Grace, Linda Harlan, Maryann
Kiely, Shirley Kohl, Gretchen Kundahl, Deborah Lovequist,
Shirley MacDonald, Judy Papayanakos, Nancy Patterson,
Leslie Robinson, Mary Sabbatelli, Mary Simpson, Ellen
South and Helene Young.

Piper’s charity event golfers

Piper’s hole sponsorship signs