Page 12 - Stuart Exposure - August '22

Page 12, Stuart Exposure

Good Works

Carmax Foundation Provides

Sensory Kits To Helping
People Succeed

By Jackie Holfelder
Some unexpected love came to Helping People Succeed,
thanks to employees of the CarMax located in Jensen Beach.
They recently assembled 25 sensory kits for the
nonprofit, something that was greatly needed, according
to Glenna Parris, gift planning officer.
A sensory kit is a collection of items that may help calm
overstimulating situations. They can aid in the development Noah Belliard
of language, cognitive growth, fine and gross motor skills,
problem solving skills, and social interaction.
Additionally, they can aid the child’s development in

Agueda Mejia, Carolyn Moses, Jessica Alkire, Stacy Cook, Reshna Lee, Mercedes Perez
and Janet Cooper

physical skills that require many different muscles to work with a qualifying nonprofit,
together at once, such as shaping, splashing, scooping, or the organization may also
molding. be eligible to receive a
Since every child has different needs, there are many donation from The CarMax
different types of sensory kits. Unique ones can be Foundation.
assembled. One thing is certain though: The youngsters Helping People Succeed
served by Helping People Succeed are the perfect recipients also received a $1,000 grant Racer Lynch
of sensory kits. from the foundation.
The CarMax Foundation promotes the causes their To learn more about
associates care about to impact the communities where programs and services it offers, visit www.hpsfl.org.
they live and work through their Volunteer Team-Builder
CarMax staff members work on sensory kits. program. When five or more associates volunteer together Photos provided by CarMax

House Of Hope seasons so there will always Nutrition Garden. The mobile garden visits schools,
Another teaching tool is House of Hope’s Traveling
be appropriate fruits and
Creates Edible Landscape vegetables in bloom and community events, and neighborhood gatherings with
ready for harvest. hands-on information about what grows in South
What better place to find fresh fruit, vegetables and House of Hope Florida and how to make healthier choices. Groups and
herbs than in your own yard? House of Hope staffers encourages residents, organizations can contact House of Hope at (772) 286-
challenged themselves to create an edible landscape in the businesses and organizations 4673, Ext. 1004 to schedule presentations.
front of the organization’s administrative offices on Dixie throughout Martin County Funding for the edible landscape project came from
Highway, and their efforts are literally bearing fruit. to re-evaluate their own the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin
“We’ve helped to create gardens in other parts of the landscapes and think Counties, along with support from a fund donated in
community and our Growing Hope Farm in Palm City is creatively about how to memory of Marnie Abate, one of the original founders of
producing increasing amounts of fresh, nutritious produce establish an edible yard. House of Hope and a longtime friend and supporter.
for our clients,” said House of Hope CEO Rob Ranieri. “An edible landscape has Healthy herbs like mint, House of Hope also operates the Growing Hope Farm
“Becoming involved with the edible landscape movement enormous benefits,” Ranieri rosemary, oregano and in Palm City and several nutrition gardens that provide
seemed a logical next step for us at our main facility.” said. “It’s a great way to lemongrass are available sustainable sources of fresh produce for clients as well
Now, instead of the typical South Florida landscape with counter increasing prices right outside the front door as nutrition education and vocational opportunities to the
greenery that is pretty but not productive, House of Hope’s at the grocery store, add of House of Hope. community. For more information, visit hohmartin.org or
colorful landscape is peppered with eggplant, lemongrass, quality nutrition to diets, call (772) 286-4673. Updates and announcements can also
mint, blackberries, Barbados cherries, rosemary, oregano, be a good steward to the environment and teach young be found on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
and vibrant sunflowers. The plantings will change with the people about the source of their food.”

The Heart of Hobe Sound
Est. 1926

ART CLASSES OFFERED WE are YOUR Community
ON THE CHURCH CAMPUS Church
Sunflowers and blackberry bushes add color to the edible Church member Debra Monet is offering All Visitors Welcome
landscape outside of House of Hope’s administrative offices. art classes on our church campus. We Invite You to Worship with Us
How to draw, paint in Watercolor and Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Acrylic will be the main focus for the WE ARE ON FACEBOOK LIVE
lessons. The cost for each 3 hour class every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.
is $20, a portion of which will be donated to
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, (772) 546-5043
or call her at 772-240-2063. Everyone is welcome. 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
SEPT 9 - Italian Buffet for School Supplies

11933 SE Juno Crescent • Hobe Sound, Florida 33455