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“Our award recipients this year and every year make
a huge impact on our community,” says Rob Ranieri,
CEO of House of Hope. “They contribute their passion,
expertise, creativity and resources to help us carry out
our mission.”
This year’s Hope Awards Recognition Breakfast was
held on Sept. 9 at Monarch Country Club in Palm City,
with HBKS Wealth Advisors as the presenting sponsor.
A special moment in the ceremony was the awarding
of the Barbara Trimble Legacy Award, named after a
longstanding philanthropist of House of Hope and other
community nonprofits. For their contributions to House
of Hope over many years of service, the Barbara Trimble
Legacy Award was presented to Marni and David Abate. Group photo of all this year’s Hope Award winners
David Abate accepted the award on behalf of himself and
his wife, who recently passed away. Department of Health in Martin County; Andrea Dean from Vought; Town of Ocean Breeze; Karner Surveying, Inc.;
The Hope Award recipients for 2021 are: Richard Helping People Succeed; Ed Ciampi, Board of County Arthur Ondich; Noel Espinal; Kirk McLean; Dene Roker;
and Janet Galante – Community Ambassadors; Bob Commissioners; Niki L. Norton of n2 Architecture + Design; Jim McNey; Tim Arthur; and Jesse Katz.
Plunkett from Global Irrigation Solutions, LLC; Florida Carlita Fiestas-Nuñez from IFAS; Triumph Aerospace- “These award winners have given hope to every
client who has benefited from House of Hope programs,”
says Ranieri. “From our food and nutrition services to
financial assistance, clothes closet, case management,
and information and referral, House of Hope keeps our
neighbors safe, housed, healthy and secure. We can only
do it because of the generous support of our friends.”
About House Of Hope
Founded in 1984, House of Hope is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization that empowers Martin County
residents to overcome hunger and hardship. House of
Hope touches the lives of more than 7,000 people each
month helping with basic needs such as food, clothing,
furniture, financial assistance, as well as longer-term
case management services that help build life skills for
a more self-sufficient future.
The organization has service centers and thrift stores
in Stuart, Hobe Sound, Indiantown, and Jensen Beach.
House of Hope’s Golden Gate Center for Enrichment in
Stuart offers free programs, technology, and workshops
designed to enhance life skills, earning potential, health,
and overall well-being.
House of Hope also operates the Growing Hope Farm
in Palm City and several nutrition gardens that provide
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 (772) 286-4673. Updates and announcements
can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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Have Medicare questions?
I have answers. Hope Award winner Commissioner Ed Ciampi (center)
pictured with Rob Ranieri and Dave Lee.
I’m Gillie Thorpe, a licensed sales agent in Martin and Saint Lucie
Counties. When it comes to Medicare, it’s important to consider all of
your options. What works well for your neighbor may not be the best fit
for you. I know the ins and outs of Medicare, and I’m ready to answer
your questions and help you find a plan that fits your needs.
It’s time to take advantage.
Gillie Thorpe
Licensed Sales Agent
772-237-7123, TTY 711
gilliethorpe@bellsouth.net Florida Department of Health, Martin County accept their
www.MyUHCagent.com/gillie.thorpe award from Rob Ranieri and Deidra Kinnaman.
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