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House Of Hope Receives Grant From

Mariner Sands Charity Week Fundraising Events

House of Hope is the grateful beneficiary of Mariner Sands Golf and Country Club’s
2024 Charity Week, a week of events that Mariner Sands residents stage every year to
raise funds for community nonprofits.
The $70,500 awarded to House of Hope will support Project HOPE: Helping Others
Progress through Empowerment, which helps individuals and families to receive basic help
like food and clothing, financial assistance for items like rent and utilities, and opportunities
to change their lives and become self-sufficient.
The grant will also help to support House of Hope’s Centers for Enrichment, especially
the programs at the KinDoo Center for Enrichment in Indiantown. Classes and programs at
the Centers for Enrichment in Golden Gate, Jensen Beach and Indiantown include English
as a Second Language, Kindergarten readiness, smoking cessation, homework help, art
classes and more.
“The number of our neighbors who need help continues to grow,” said House of Hope
CEO Rob Ranieri. “This past year alone, we assisted 21,000 people, distributed almost 1.3
million pounds of food including fresh fruits and vegetables, welcomed 625 individuals
to programs at the Centers for Enrichment, and reached 4,700 children and adults with
nutrition education and gardening programs. That’s a huge undertaking, and we can only The Mariners Sands Charity Week 2024 committee members met with House of Hope
do it with the help of generous community members like the residents of Mariner Sands.” representatives in House of Hope’s hydroponic greenhouses on the site of the Growing Hope Farm
“We are delighted to partner with the House of Hope and contribute to their impactful in Palm City. The Mariner Sands community has a long tradition of supporting local nonprofits
work within our community,” said Jack Flanagan, president of Mariner Sands Charity like House of Hope with its annual week of fundraising events. Pictured are Alan Cassanelli,
Chuck Homer, Jennifer Wilson, Jack Flanagan, Rich Montero, House of Hope CEO Rob Ranieri,
House Of Hope Receives Grant on page 3 Mike Galletti and House of Hope staff members Dave Lee and Amy Belisle.
A Winning Combination United Way Celebrates

To Help Shelter Animals: Collaboration And Community

Cats And Wine Impact With Over $1.95 Million

For those who love both Investment In Martin County
cats and wine, the Humane
Society of the Treasure The echoes of celebration still linger after an unforgettable afternoon at United Way
Coast is planning the perfect of Martin County’s Big Reveal – the thrilling moment when local agencies discover
event: the seventh annual their funding fate and the amount of support they’ll receive. On Friday, June 21, more
Kitty Catalina Wine Mixer. than 120 attendees gathered at Indian Riverside Park’s Frances Langford Dockside
It’s happening from 6 to Pavilion for this special event, sponsored by Capstone IT and STS Aviation Group.
8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, With much pride and anticipation, 38 community impact grants were awarded to 27
at the Palm City shelter’s nonprofit agencies totaling $958,800, showcasing how, together, we are shaping a
Memorial Garden, 4100 brighter future for every corner of our community.
S.W. Leighton Farm Avenue.
The adoption fee will be
waived during the event for
felines over one year old, Guests have the opportunity to stroll the Humane Society’s
thanks to presenting sponsor garden before viewing the adoptable cats in the shelter.
Sherry Dunn, animal rescue
advocate and international best-selling author.
Attendees will have the opportunity to mingle with friends and sample a variety
of wines from the following Florida Vineyards: Keel and Curley Winery, Florida

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Big Reveal attendees, grant recipients and staff gather for group photo to celebrate over
$1.95 million investment into Martin County.

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