GROWINGHOPEThe blend of support from donors, volunteers, and community partners has been essential for House of Hope to grow into the go-to resource for our neighbors in need. For decades, House of Hope has been known for feeding people with innovative Client Choice pantries, however… in recent years the agency has expanded into a vast empowerment model with five full-service locations. 2017 brought achievements including opening the Elisabeth Lahti Nutrition Center, planting five nutrition gardens, and renovating and operating the Golden Gate Center for Enrichment. Most recently, the Agricultural and Vocational Production Farm has begun construction in western Palm City. The synergy from each of these projects offers sustainable ways to nourish and educate clients to establish a path to better health, greater stability, and a stronger community overall.

House of Hope’s central programs are referred to as Project HOPE (Helping Others Progress through Empowerment). The following available services are offered at no cost to any eligible Martin County resident who seeks assistance:

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Access to nutritious food choices from the Client Choice pantries and Daily Bread & Produce program.

Case management to assist clients in planning and guidance toward attaining life skills and self-sufficiency.

The Clothes Closet program provides clients with clothing, shoes, and household items.

Information & referral to other social services and opportunities available within the community.

Under Project HOPE, relationships are built and individual’s challenges are identified. Immediate basic needs are addressed through the Client Choice pantry and Clothes Closet while the underlying obstacles may require further assessment and guidance with case workers. Clients are often referred to programs offered at the Golden Gate Center for Enrichment where free courses or workshops may enhance their job skills, education, and health. These programs create an opportunity for motivated individuals to work their way out of poverty.

This collaborative project is managed by House of Hope and offers clients and the community a variety of empowering life skills opportunities provided by numerous agency partners at no cost to the individual. With a focus on the unemployed, those who work for low wages and exist paycheck to paycheck, and families struggling to make ends meet, the Golden Gate Center for Enrichment prepares individuals for success in life and on the job. Currently, hundreds of Martin County residents are accessing The Center each month for offerings which include: Personal Financial Recovery, Resume Writing/Job Application Assistance, Martin County Library Services, Computer Lab Access, ESOL, Smoking Cessation, Health and Nutrition, Parenting Skills, Immunizations and HIV/STD Screenings.

By providing a supplemental food source in conjunction with nutrition education for the community, the agency’s nutrition garden programs aim to combat the rising levels of childhood obesity and chronic diseases in Martin County. House of Hope currently oversees several garden locations as part of the Gardening to Grow Healthy Children program that works in partnership with four afterschool programs throughout Martin County. The program provides nutrition and gardening education for approximately 170 children ages 5-12 years old on a weekly basis. Weekly activities include planting, maintaining and harvesting healthy crops, learning various planting techniques, and other gardening activities. The harvested produce is either used in nutritious snacks that the children make during their nutrition education activities or helps supply House of Hope’s four Client Choice pantries. House of Hope partners with the Martin County Health Department to offer the popular “Families In the Community Kitchen” cooking and nutrition class at the Golden Gate Center for Enrichment. The landscape surrounding the Golden Gate Center for Enrichment has been transformed into a nutrition garden with a variety of fruit trees, vegetables, and herbs. At the Bonita Street location, the Elisabeth Lahti Nutrition Center has been operating with teams of volunteers from local families, schools, civic groups, businesses and other Partners of Hope. This important kitchen environment enables House of Hope to prepare and repackage bulk items into more accessible individual servings for homeless clients and households. The ability to offer freshly made salads and sandwiches has enhanced the overall nutritional value of the food being distributed to thousands of Martin County residents each month.

Nurturing Healthy Bodies and Minds

In order to provide nutritious foods to the 17,704 individuals and families living in poverty, while also helping to reduce Martin County’s high rate of diabetes and obesity, House of Hope is developing an Agricultural and Vocational Production Farm in Palm City. Up to 5,000 pounds of fresh produce will be harvested monthly and distributed to House of Hope clients, local soup kitchens, and economically challenged communities. The farm will also provide agricultural vocational training opportunities and an additional revenue stream for House of Hope. The project is rapidly taking shape featuring a greenhouse, aeroponic system, and other cutting-edge growing techniques on land generously provided by the Palm City Farms Produce & Market owned by Rob and Mary Dawson.

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House of Hope’s multifaceted impact continues to evolve in order to meet the needs of the community. Encompassing both crisis-based need and chronic poverty-inducing obstacles, thousands of Martin County residents require assistance securing nutritious food, shelter, clothing and other essentials. There exists a need in these households for healthier eating habits and lifestyle choices, though many families do not have the financial means or knowledge of where to begin. Many of these residents also express a desire to access educational and vocational opportunities to enrich their lives.

Among our community there are also many individuals who choose to be part of the solution by helping their neighbors and taking action against the challenges faced by many households each day. Because of people like you, House of Hope is uniquely positioned to help those in need reach beyond their struggles and attain greater stability.

This report is for you, the supporters and advocates for the strength of empowerment. You are the members of our community who make it possible to empower Martin County residents to overcome hunger and hardship. House of Hope thanks you.

Published April 2018. Reporting on fiscal 2017 (10/1/16 – 9/30/17) #EmpowerMartin

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PROVIDING HOPE

The Hope Awards breakfast honored the agencies, businesses, individuals, faith-based organizations and neighborhoods that perform extraordinary work to benefit House of Hope. The awards recognize long-term, wide-ranging or otherwise significant relationships with House of Hope.

Serving as the kickoff for the local tennis season, the highly anticipated “Serve Some Hope” VIP Party boasted an impressive lineup of gourmet local food, first-rate raffle baskets and auction items, and live entertainment. Guests delighted in sweet homemade confections from the House of Hope Bake Sale Boutique. Party attendees enjoyed exclusive access to VIP seating to watch Friday night’s Pro-Am competition pairing tennis professionals from area clubs with amateurs for the entertaining and spirited matches. The Pro-Am tournament featured club pros from Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. The amateurs represented sponsors of the tournament and came from clubs across the Treasure Coast as well. The weekend doubles tournament hosted more than 100 players competing in 9 divisions with prizes awarded to the winners of the Men’s, Ladies’ and Mixed doubles divisions.

200 smiling guests celebrated the 19th annual Hearts for Hope luncheon with a new theme emphasizing “Our Bountiful Community.” In the spirit of House of Hope’s flourishing nutrition gardens and health initiatives, the event invited several community-minded growers and artisans to be part of an organic green market to help highlight the variety of healthy resources in Martin County. Fresh produce from House of Hope’s aeroponic greenhouse and nutrition gardens was also featured. The Reclaimed Treasures Boutique offered upcycled items curated from House of Hope’s four thrift stores along with high-end fashion and décor.

The second annual Top Chef Martin County benefiting House of Hope turned up the heat with a packed audience of longtime supporters and many newcomers cheering on the feisty cooking competition while enjoying music and dancing, gourmet tasting stations, boutique shopping and highly coveted raffle prizes. Local amateur chefs Dina Roosth, Melissa Zolla, Dr. Brian Moriarty, Jennifer Stull-Wise and Tina Kraft spent weeks leading up to the event raising funds to support House of Hope. The expert judging panel consisting of Jason Stocks, Adam Fetterman, and Rachel Pias determined that local artist, Tina Kraft, was named Top Chef Martin County Overall Winner. She also took home the honor of Best Dish for the highest individual points scored on her preparation. Fellow contender Dina Roosth was awarded the honors for Top Fundraiser, having raised over $10,000 for House of Hope’s mission.

SPONSORS: Molly Maid of the Treasure Coast • The Firefly Group • HBKS Wealth Advisors • Pedersen Family Foundation • Harbor Community Bank

SPONSORS: Dairy Queen • Espinal, Stern & Whittington at Morgan Stanley • Craig Karraker, State Farm insurance agent • Ted Glasrud Associates • The C.O.R.E. Program • Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales • Stuart Insurance • Seacoast Bank • The Spear Group • IP Blue Software Solutions • Riverview Cosmetic Dentistry

GRAND BENEFACTOR:The Pedersen Family Foundation

SPONSORS: PNC Bank • HBKS Wealth Advisors • Martin Health System • Johnson Honda of Stuart • Bolder BARRE & Fitness & The Wolcott Family Foundation • Straticon Construction • BrightView • Impressive Click • Deborah Lovequist • Jim & Elaine Matts • Mike & Marie Elms • Molly Maid of the Treasure Coast • Saelzer Atlas Wealth Management Group of Raymond James

SPONSORS: Loving Chiropractic of Stuart • Andy and Lorraine Popky • Circular Recycling • Wallace Mazda • Jim & Elaine Matts • The Firefly Group • FPL • Deborah Lovequist • The Wong Family Foundation • Patricia Churchill • Gordon & Doner • Advanced Diagnostic Group • Whiticar Boatworks

HOPE Awards Sept. 20, 2017 at Mariner Sands Country Club

Charity Tennis Tournament Nov. 17-19, 2017 at Buttonwood Tennis Club

Hearts for Hope: Our Bountiful CommunityJan. 25, 2018 at Piper’s Landing Yacht & Country Club

Top Chef Martin County April 14, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Family Center

These thoughtful donors have chosen to make a gift each month to provide a consistent level of assistance. An automatic monthly gift is easy to set up and maintain.

Neighbors HELPING Neighbors

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629,023meals

754,828lb. of food

76,341 items of clothing, furniture, appliances and housewares were given to local people in need.

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.88 of every dollar directly helps local people in need.

Leaders in Providing Hope

$10,000-$100,000Andrew & Robin Hunt Philanthropic FundBank United, Community OutreachChildrens Services Council of Martin CountyChrist Memorial ChapelCommunity Foundation for Palm Beach & Martin CountiesRobert L. & Margaret CrandallDominick & Norine D’AmbrozioRichard & Julia DiasioElizabeth Ferry Speer FoundationMartin County Community FoundationThe Betty & Leo Balzereit FoundationHobe Sound Community ChestElisabeth LahtiH. William LichtenbergerLoblolly Community FoundationJohn & Linda LoewenbergMariner Sands Charity WeekPedersen Family FoundationJames & Ann Marie SchusterWarren & Terry SkidmorePat StrykerJon StrykerRonda StrykerSusan R. & John W. Sullivan FoundationUnited Way of Martin CountyWilliam & Jean VickersRobert & Carol WeissmanWilliam & Helen Thomas Charitable Trust

$5,000-$9,999George BalzereitBright White Paper Co.Thomas BuhrGordana Uscumlic FoundationFred & Carol HetzerLawrence A. Sanders Foundation Inc.Jim NobleAndrew & Lorraine PopkyPublix Super Markets CharitiesRoy A. Hunt FoundationPatricia StewartTEG Larsen Family Charitable FundJohn Williams

$1,000-$4,999Aid in Recovery LLCAnthony & Jane LangAuto-Owners InsuranceBank of America Charitable FoundationBarrett & Linda JonesC.O.R.E ProgramChristen Price Memorial FundCoastal Life ChurchColdwell Banker Residential Real EstateCousins Foundation IncD’Agostino FoundationDeborah B. LovequistDennis & Jean ArvaiEdwin & Theresa Davison

Eleanor SeamanEndriss Enterprises IncEugene & Joyce Schulz, Jr.Exxon Mobil FoundationFirst Presbyterian Church of StuartFlorida Power & LightFrank & Caroline DoyleFrank & Diane WarrenGW FundHoly Redeemer Catholic ChurchICL Calibration Laboratories Inc.IP Blue Software Solutions LLCJames & Elizabeth McGooganJames & Magalen WebertJill Heather Goldberg Charitable FoundationJim & Elaine MattsJoe Temple & Margaret RichebourgJohn & Constance DoodyJohn & Eleanor SullivanJohn & Elizabeth DuffyJohn & Suzanne StrawbridgeJohn & Wendy BernhardtJoseph Matson & Linda MundtKreitler Foundation Inc.Life Church Jensen BeacchMacy’s/Bloomingdale’s FoundationMarianne McJuryMark and Dina RoosthMark EskucheMichael & Kim AllenMichele BraggMorgan Stanley Foundation

Morgridge Family FoundationPalm Cove Women’s ClubPatricia BorgPaul & Jan CollierPeter & Stephanie Flicker, MDPraxair NuCo2Ray & Ellyn StevensonRed Apple Cheese LLCReich & Mancini, PARichard SandsRichard & June Smith Family FoundationRobert & Norma ThomasSarah Flint IncScott & Patricia MooreSouth Florida Barbeque IncSt. Joseph Catholic ChurchStephen & Aida FryStephen and Colleen SchrammSteve CraigStuart Corinthian Yacht ClubSuzanne DewildeTed Glasrud AssociatesThe Firefly GroupThe Hear Care Center Inc.Thomas CumingsTimothy & Maureen CotterTom & Martha WarnerTom & Polly CampenniValiant Power South LLCWilliam & Barbara UlevichYung & Nancy Wong

10/1/16 - 9/30/17

Here are just a few examples of monthly gifts, and the types of services they could provide:$10 per month .......May provide the equivalent of about 500 meals.$25 per month.......May help clients get access to our Clothes Closet and Career Closet programs.$50 per month ......May help increase access to fresh produce from our farm and gardens.$100 per month ...May help local households with financial assistance such as rent, utility bills, or other expenses.$200 per month ...May help provide case management services over an extended period of time.

10,000 – 250,000 pounds of donated food

• Fresh Market• Publix Super Markets/Food for Sharing• Robert Erneston Produce• Stamp Out Hunger/Nat’l Assoc. of Letter Carriers• St. Joseph Catholic Church and School• Southeastern Food Bank• Treasure Coast Food Bank

House of Hope deeply appreciates the thousands of

individuals, businesses, houses of worship, neighborhoods,

civic groups and schools that conduct food drives to keep

House of Hope’s pantries stocked year-round.

2017 Hope Award Winners: United Way of Martin County - Leaders United Gillian & Bill BoiceHoly Redeemer Catholic ChurchTemple Beit HaYamAnthony’s Coal Fired PizzaBarrett JonesJunior League of Martin CountyGround Floor FarmWawaPalm City Auction

Emigdio Ramirez PerezAnthony Olivieri and Heather TannahillAmvets Ladies Auxiliary #14Pat Bonis of University of Florida/IFAS-Martin County ExtensionButtonwood Tennis ClubSusan WhittingtonClaire Raley of Bank UnitedMirka and Jason StocksR V Johnson Insurance

BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR

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(772) 286-4673 ext. 1002

Carei Wells BarattaGerald & Irene CampbellFrances CecereCoastal Life ChurchCarmela DavisFrank & Caroline DoyleStephen DoyleJohn & Elizabeth DuffyVirginia FarrFirst United Methodist ChurchJudith FlemingPatricia GayleWalter GloverJayne HustonICL Calibration Laboratories, Inc.Carol KanePeter & Sharon KellsKaren Kerwin

Tina Renee KraftDamian & Gerri KucharikElisabeth LahtiAnthony & Jane LangRobert LarghiLife Church Jensen BeachVirginia LynnMarianne McJuryMike & Teresa McLaughlinKevin MeehanJudy RosenthalPatricia StewartHear Care Center Inc.Janet Tuffy & Louis CiocciTom & Martha WarnerMiriam WheelerLeonard & Mary WhiteJohn WilliamsWomen’s Club of the Retreat

In-Kind Donations were valued at $3,145,503. This includes items such as food, clothing, furniture, housewares, gift cards and vehicles. 75% of the items received are given directly to people and organizations in need.

Thrift Stores 39%

Foundations/Grants 22%

Contributions 33%

Misc. Income 1%

Special Events 5%

Income Sources:

Monthly GIVING