Page 12 - Martin Downs Bulletin - April '25

Page 12, Martin Downs

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House Of Hope’s Gala and dazzling entertainment.
Winged dancers from Jewelz
Electrifies The Night To Entertainment circulated
Support Its Mission among the guests, while
a living “red” carpet and
floating Champagne Diva
House of Hope’s Third Annual Cirque de Soirée on Feb. created a buzz of excited awe.
1 was nothing short of electrifying. T he t a l e nt e d Soul
Piper’s Landing Yacht & Country Club was transformed Survivors Band from Chase
into a neon paradise, with high energy, vibrant colors Music 2.0 provided favorite
songs and exciting dance
rhythms, and auctioneer
Elliott Paul added to the
energy in the room with a
fast-paced auction of unique
items to benefit House of
Hope. The atmosphere
and decor that wowed the
attendees was designed by
the creative minds at House
of Hope, who were supported House of Hope values its long-standing partnership with the Pedersen Family Foundation
by ECP Event Rentals and and the family members who attended this year’s gala (left to right) – Jeffrey Pedersen,
Design and the fabulous team Stephen Pedersen, Kari Pedersen, Cory Pfister and Timothy Pfister.
at Piper’s Landing
“We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped St. Lucie Jewelry & Coin, Michele Bragg, Ashley Capital,
create this amazing evening,” said House of Hope CEO Rob Premier Realty Group, Davies & Company, HBKS Wealth
Ranieri, “including our Presenting Sponsor, the Pedersen Advisors, Deborah Lovequist, Re/Max of Stuart, Lucido
Family Foundation, who consistently provide unwavering & Associates, One Martin, Hans Vanderlip of Re/Max
support for our mission.” of Stuart, Firefly Group, Jensen Beach Garden Club and
The event raised more than $160,000 for Project HOPE, Hooks Construction.
a program that provides essential resources like case Ranieri expects the demand for services from House of
management, financial assistance, job search support, and Hope to continue to increase in early 2025, particularly as a
healthy food distribution to community members who need result of the recent tornados that devastated portions of the
it the most. community. “The participation of event sponsors, in-kind
“Our goal was to make sure that our guests enjoyed the sponsors, attendees, staff and volunteers in this event will
event,” Ranieri said, “but our wider intention, as always, is help keep our services available to all who need them.”
to assure that House of Hope is there to help the people in To learn more about House of Hope or make a donation,
our community who are experiencing hunger and hardship visit House of Hope’s website at www.hohmartin.org or call
and give them the resources they need to build a better life (772) 286-4673.
Steve Diez and Carol Houwaart-Diez, CEO of United Way for themselves and their families.” For more information, visit hohmartin.org or call (772)
Martin County, joined House of Hope for an exciting night full Sponsors of Cirque du Soirée include the Pedersen 286-4673. Updates and announcements can also be found on
of surprise entertainers, music and a celebration of community. Family Foundation, Apogee, Immanual Lutheran Church, Facebook, Instagram, and X.

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