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Good works

House Of Hope Awarded programs, including Leaders United, Students United, Ride
Three Community Impact United, Volunteer United, United Way Holiday Project and
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). That’s a total
Grants From United Way Of of $1,951,237 invested in the community in just one year.
House of Hope has been a United Way partner since House
Martin County of Hope was founded in 1984 and continues to work closely
with the United Way leadership to address critical needs
With more than 21,000 people depending on them for throughout Martin County.
assistance every month, House of Hope gratefully accepted House of Hope is now celebrating its 40th anniversary
three 2024 Community Impact Grants awarded by the in a typical House of Hope way – by finding new
United Way of Martin County in June. opportunities to serve people in need. Currently, the
The three grants, totaling $110,750, will support staff is inviting the community to donate 40 items for its
Project HOPE, which offers an array of cost-free services hurricane-preparedness pantry or 40 items for the school
including basic needs, case management, financial supply drive. “The needs are endless,” Ranieri said, “but
assistance, clothes closets and referrals to other resources fortunately so is the generosity of our community.”
in the community that assist clients with developing plans To learn more about House of Hope or to make
to become financially independent and self-sustaining; a donation, visit House of Hope’s website at www.
Client Choice Pantries and Food Bank services, which hohmartin.org or call (772) 286-4673. Martin County Healthy Start Coalition Board, staff and
provide individuals and families with dignified and Updates and announcements can also be found on enthusiastic community supporters gathered at the new MOM
efficient access to healthy and nutritious food and supports Facebook, Instagram and X. Mobile: Maternity on the Move in June to launch the mobile
30 other agencies in the area with food and supplies, all at prenatal program that is changing the landscape of maternity
no cost; and Centers for Enrichment, where individuals Martin County Healthy Start care in Martin County.
can take advantage of free classes and services focused
on health and wellness, education, English literacy, career Coalition MOM Mobile Brings “This is going to make a tremendous difference in the
readiness, access to technology and arts and culture. Prenatal Care To Martin health of women who haven’t been able to access prenatal care
In presenting the award, United Way of Martin County and ultimately to the health of their babies,” said Dr. Ashley
President and CEO Carol Houwaarts-Diez said of House County Neighborhoods Calderone, president of the Martin County Healthy Start
of Hope, “Your dedication to empowering Martin County Coalition Board of Directors. “We know stories of women who
residents and addressing critical needs is game-changing.” The MOM Mobile is on the move, bringing prenatal care have had to take as many as three buses in this county with limited
to expectant women in neighborhoods throughout Martin public transportation to get to an office appointment. That’s a huge
County. strain, and sometimes women just give up on getting prenatal
The Martin County Healthy Start Coalition held a ribbon care. Our MOM Mobile changes everything for them!”
cutting for its newest service, the MOM Mobile: Maternity The mobile unit was purchased and outfitted with
on the Move, on June 20 and celebrated the beginning of a grants from Martin County, which allocated a portion
program that will change the landscape of maternity care in of the American Rescue Plan Act funds awarded to the
Martin County. county as part of the federal government’s response to the
“Way back in 2019, this was our ‘pie in the sky’ idea COVID-19 pandemic, plus a $100,000 Impact Grant from
– to bring prenatal care to pregnant women who couldn’t Impact100 Martin. Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, 100
get to a doctor’s office or a clinic because of transportation Women Who Care of the Treasure Coast and the Martin
problems,” said Martin County Healthy Start Coalition CEO County Department of Health all contributed assistance and
Samantha Suffich. “It’s been a long, hard road, but thanks equipment. The program will be sustained thanks to funding
to our supportive partners and the compelling mission to from the Children’s Services Council of Martin County, the
connect women with prenatal care early in their pregnancy, Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
United Way President and CEO Carol G. Houwaart-Diez, we’re here and ready to roll.” and the Hobe Sound Community Chest.
House of Hope staffers Deidra Kinnaman, CEO Rob Ranieri The MOM Mobile is a 38-foot van equipped like a For more information about the MOM Mobile, its
and Amy Belisle, and United Way Board Chair-Elect Elliott prenatal care office, with an exam table, lab facilities, neighborhood schedule, and the many other services of
Paul celebrate the 2024 Community Impact Awards to House radiology equipment and an educational area. Midwives the Martin County Healthy Start Coalition, visit www.
of Hope. Photo by Sevin Bullwinkle. will staff the van as it makes its rounds to five locations in mchealthystart.org.
Martin County: East Stuart, Golden Gate, Hobe Sound and For more information about Martin County Healthy
House of Hope has made its mark on the community Indiantown. Expectant women will get the same high level Start Coalition and its ongoing programs, visit www.
not only with the number of people served but also the of care that they would get in the typical medical setting mchealthystart.org, call (772) 463-2888 or follow the
innovative ways it has created to meet its mission. “Food and have an opportunity to meet doulas who can help them organization on Facebook.
is vital,” said House of Hope CEO Rob Ranieri, “and through their pregnancy and birth. The staff is bilingual and
we’re proud that we were able to support our community representative of the clients who will be served.
by distributing 1.3 million pounds of food last year. And
that food is made more nutritious thanks to the fresh fruits
and vegetables we produce on our Growing Hope Farm.”
“But it’s more than the food itself,” Ranieri continued.
“It’s the many services we bring together to help our clients
set goals for themselves and lay out plans that will lead
them to a healthy, empowered future.”
This year the United Way awarded 38 community impact
grants to 27 nonprofit agencies in Martin County, totaling
$958,000. An addition $992,437 was allocated to support
other local nonprofit program services through direct
designations and funding for the United Way’s internal

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