House of Hope annual report 2016

The value of
volunteers’
time amounts
to more than
$1 million —
helping House
of Hope keep
administrative
costs so very
low. House of
Hope has just
31 employees.
Thrift store sales: 13%
Monetary donations: 9%
Grants: 8%
Capital: 2% D
Total is less than 100% due to rounding.
Of the 647,308 pounds of food distributed by House of Hope in fiscal 2015,
two-thirds came through donations by hundreds of individuals, businesses,
houses of worship, neighborhoods, civic groups, schools, etc.
Here are the year’s top food donors:
Treasure Coast Food Bank
50,000 - 100,000 pounds
Publix Super Markets - Food for Sharing
Fresh Market
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive/
National Association of Letter Carriers
15,000 - 49,999 pounds
Publix store at Wedgewood Commons
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Agri-Gators Inc./CROS Ministries
1,000 - 14,999 pounds
Food For Families
Girl Scouts’ annual food drive
$5,000-$9,999+
Whole Child Connection
John & Linda Loewenberg
Douglass & Patricia Stewart
Barrett & Linda Jones
John & Laurie Lou Leonard
Bill O’Connor
Paul & Jan Collier
$1,500-$4,999+
Special Events: 6%
250,000+ pounds
Hobe Sound Community Chest
United Way of Martin County
Mariner Sands Charity Week
Robert Erneston Produce
Tom Bridges
Florida Organic Farms International
Martin County Library System
Women’s Club of the Retreat
Tess’ Food Drive/Tyler Herath
Big Heart Brigade
7-11 Corporation
Trinity United Methodist Church
The Pine School
Food From Fans/Thrivent Community
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast
Crystal Lake Elementary School
The Preserve of Hobe Sound
Publix store on Hutchinson Island
Palm City Presbyterian Church
William & Donna Ballou
George Balzereit
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate
Edwin & Theresa Davison
Joe Temple
John Williams
Bank United
Ray & Ellyn Stevenson
IP Blue Software Solutions
Tom & Martha Warner
Andrew & Lorraine Popky
Carl & Lauriel Damm
Robert & Janet Wesch/Dairy Queen
Thomas Damm
HBKS Wealth Advisors
Red Apple Cheese
Seacoast Bank
Eugene & Joyce Schulz
Hubert Hoffman
John & Eleanor Sullivan
Timothy & Maureen Cotter
Bright White Paper Co.
FPL
Anthony & Jane Lang
Frank & Caroline Doyle
Debbie Lovequist
Warren & Terry Skidmore
Donna Henry
Judith Mott
The Hear Care Center
Mik & Regina Panavas
Stan Merkin
Tom & Polly Campenni
William & Audrey Crandall
Endriss Enterprises/Molly Maids
Port Salerno Seafood Festival
C.O.R.E Program
Vehicle donors
Charles Chamberlain
Pam Herath
Mary Jane Heimann
Howard & Bonnie Hines
Paul & Carole Smith
PAID
$5,000-$49,999
Pedersen Family Foundation
William & Helen Thomas Charitable Trust
Christ Memorial Chapel
Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation
Palm City Presbyterian Church
The Betty & Leo Balzereit Foundation
Loblolly Community Foundation
Elizabeth Ferry Speer Foundation
Susan R. & John W. Sullivan Foundation
Roy A. Hunt Foundation
Allegany Franciscan Ministries
Westfield Insurance Foundation
Chastain Charitable Foundation
Gordana Uscumlic Foundation
Horace & Amy Hagedorn Fund
Lawrence A. Sanders Foundation Inc.
Anonymous
You are the hero of this story.
This publication may be called the
House of Hope Annual Report, but it tells
the story about how a community cares
for its most vulnerable members.
Over the years, you’ve proven that you
don’t like to see people suffer.
w You respond to crisis.
w You reach out a helping hand.
w You strive to make a better future.
w You treasure safety and stability.
For thousands of people in Martin
County, stability is hard to achieve, and a
better future seems out of reach.
The numbers are large, but there is
hope. This report recognizes the people
who are driving House of Hope to new
heights in the fight against hunger and
hardship in Martin County. Please join us!
$1,000-$4,999
D’Agostino Foundation
Jill Heather Goldberg Charitable Foundation
Scripps Howard Foundation
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Exxon Mobil Foundation
Gladys Waaler Fund of the Martin County
Community Foundation
First Presbyterian Church of Stuart
Christen Price Memorial Fund
The Trautschold Family Foundation
Wong Family Foundation
Coastal Life Church
Macy’s/Bloomingdale’s Foundation
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Kreitler Foundation Inc.
Richard & June Smith Family Foundation
This deserving family received a car that had
been donated to House of Hope, putting them on
the road to greater stability, independence and a
better job for Mom.
To donate a vehicle, contact Dawn Abate,
[email protected], (772) 286-4673, ext. 1002.
Board of Directors, 2016
Stephen Schramm, chairman
Debbie Lovequist, vice chairwoman
Frank Doyle, vice chair/secretary
Tony Lang, treasurer
Shirley Arline
Charlie D’Agata
Craig Dreyer
Gina Kenyon
Sue Kinane
Barrett Jones
Father Noel McGrath Scott Moore
Hans VanDerlip
Sue Zachman
Alex Shopovick led a
volunteer food drive.
Elisabeth Lahti
Estate of Bobbie Trimble
Robert & Carol Weissman
James & Ann Marie Schuster
Robert & Margaret Crandall
Joseph & Ann Day
Dominick & Norine D’Ambrozio
H. William & Patricia Lichtenberger
Jim Noble
Richard & Julia Diasio
Chief Executive Officer
Rob Ranieri
Thrift store sales are about
one-third of House of Hope’s
cash-only income. But even
more impressive is that about
60% of the items received as
donations are given away at
no charge to people and
organizations in need.
Foundations and Churches
$50,000-$100,000+
Volunteering: ext. 1004
Food drives: ext. 1002
Donations:
ext. 1002
Furniture pickup: ext. 1019
Our stores are special!
Individuals and Businesses
$10,000-$100,000+
www.hohmartin.org
(772) 286-4673
In-kind donations were valued
at $2.63 million. This includes
items such as food, clothing,
furniture, housewares, gift
cards and vehicles.
Top monetary donors to House of Hope: Jan. 1, 2015-Feb. 29, 2016
Permit No. 726
In-Kind Donations: 60%
Stuart, FL
The bar chart at right indicates all sources
of support for House of Hope. It includes
in-kind donations and cash income,
bringing the agency’s fiscal 2015 revenue
to $4.36 million. House of Hope’s
cash-only revenue was $1.73 million.
Leaders in providing hope
U.S. Postage
Neighbors helping neighbors
Nonprofit Org.
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The journey with House of Hope
Help by the numbers
Volunteers and caring community members have been the driving force
behind House of Hope since the agency’s beginning in 1984. Then, a handful
of volunteers saw a need — people who were going hungry — and made
sandwiches and meals to ease their pain.
Throughout the years, House of Hope expanded its reach by adding more
branches and services. Today, hundreds of volunteers and thousands of donors
help to take care of our neighbors in need.
A snapshot of House of Hope service stats in FY 2015.
A pantry service
at House of Hope
amounts to about
100 pounds of food,
including fresh produce,
frozen meat, canned and
dry goods. Clients may also
receive daily bread and
produce, donated by local
grocers and farms.
Project HOPE
House of Hope has arranged its services under an
umbrella of care called Project HOPE (Helping Others
Progress through Empowerment). Its core goals include
offering Martin County residents:
Not only does this food
keep people nourished,
it also saves them up
to $350 per month
in their household
expenses.
w Reliable access to nutritious food choices.
w Help in navigating Martin County’s complex social services landscape.
w Assistance in working on life skills for a more self-sufficient future.
Under Project HOPE, the partnership between clients and case workers is key.
Through this partnership, clients identify their strengths and challenges. They
receive services to ease immediate needs, such as food, clothing and financial
assistance. Clients then can choose to engage in a plan to develop their skills.
Case workers serve as helpers in this process, connecting people with training
and support services, and working on life skills such as budgeting, problemsolving and job interviewing. Eventually, the client emerges with the skills and
confidence to be self-sufficient.
Building for the future
When House of Hope moved its Stuart thrift store
to U.S. 1 in October 2014, it certainly increased
visibility, sales and donations. It also left space at
House of Hope’s central facility to provide better
access to Project HOPE services and improve food
distribution to all branch locations.
Renovations got started in March 2016 thanks to
two major grants — one through United Way of Martin
County and the other through a local community
fund. The work moves the Welcome Center and food
pantry to the front of the building, adds more
refrigeration for meat and produce, and creates a
clean room for repackaging bulk foods.
Renovations will allow
for more produce to be
stored and distributed.
Third Annual Hope Awards
Karen Kerwin, a longtime monthly donor, in the Hobe Sound food pantry.
Monthly donors: A timely idea
Tina Renee Kraft
Damian & Gerri Kucharik
Elisabeth Lahti
Robert Larghi
Anthony & Jane Lang
Arthur Lubus
Constance Mainwaring
Mike & Teresa McLaughlin
Henry & Nancy Pelton
Judy Rosenthal
Meg Shea
Douglass & Patricia Stewart
Janet Tuffy & Louis Ciocci
Tom & Martha Warner
Eric Wesel
Miriam Wheeler
Leonard & Mary White
John Williams
Good Neighbor Awards: Hobe Sound: Loblolly
Indiantown: Marybeth Peña, Health Department
Jensen Beach: Jan’s Place and Women’s Power Lunch
Stuart: Pinelake Gardens & Estates and Summerfield Garden Club
United Way workplace giving
Jeffrey Brogan
Robert M. Campbell
Christopher Cooper
Renae Deaton
Maryann Dupont
Michael Dwyer
Keith Hammond
Stephen Harty
Charles Helber
Robert & Kim Johnson
John Kemler
Michael Kinnaman
Gonzalo & Susan Martinez
Kim McElrath
Eric & Carla Mooney
David Moss
Frances O'Brien
Brian Tobin
Ilka Wojcieszak
Rafael D. Zornosa
Providing a hand up
w Help a family avoid eviction and stay safe in their home: $600-$800.
w Help a family keep the electricity on and the water running: $150.
w Build life skills: $3,000-$5,000 for House of Hope case managers to
help a family work toward self-sufficiency over several months.
w On-site vocational training for warehouse, retail, distribution: $2,000
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17th Annual Hearts for Hope
Buttonwood Tennis Tourney
A new entry on the House of Hope calendar is the
Buttonwood Tennis Club Charity Doubles
Championships, first held in April 2015. The threeday event netted $20,000 for House of Hope, with
an even larger goal for the April 2016 outing.
Lead organizers: Buttonwood director of tennis
Jeff Wilson and volunteer Laura Kanzer.
Lead sponsors: Dairy Queen & IP Blue Software
Solutions
Legacy of Hope: Bobbie Trimble
The Non-Award: Bob & Jan Crandall, Joe & Ann Day
Champions of Hope: Dominick & Norine D’Ambrozio
Outstanding Faith-Based Partners: Coastal Life Church, First Presbyterian Church of Stuart
Outstanding Agency Partner: Martin County Library System
Community Spirit Award: Martin County High School football team
Holiday Spirit Award: Dennis Ashley
Grand benefactor: Pedersen Family Foundation
Outstanding Community Partner: Treasure Coast Photography Group
House of Hope volunteers: Mary Cornelius, Ray Alexander, Paul
Welling, Gloria Santavicca, Brenda Snow, Samantha Speier
Outstanding Community Fighting Hunger: Preserve of Hobe Sound
w Reusable plastic bulk containers: $10,000.
w Scissor lift: $8,000.
w Electric pallet jack: $3,500.
w Cryovac bag sealer: $2,000.
w 100 triple-walled, pallet-size corrugated bins: $1,400.
w Kitchen equipment (pans, utensils, trays, funnels, etc.): $1,000.
w U-carts or float carts: $500.
w Fund a food packing event: $1,000.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider
501(c)(3) organization w Federal tax ID #59-2422998
Outstanding Business Partners: Agri-Gators, Ecosphere
Technologies, The Hear Care Center, ICL Calibration
Laboratories, Macy’s, Thrivent Financial, Two Men and A Truck
Fabric of Hope Awards: Girl Scouts, Debbie Geiger, Madison Manning (pictured)
Handling and distributing food
Your lifetime of good work can become a legacy of hope.
Planned gifts take many forms, providing additional income for
you and your loved ones, reducing income and estate taxes,
and helping to fulfill your charitable vision for the future.
Here are some examples:
w A charitable gift, such as making a provision in your will or living trust
by naming House of Hope as a beneficiary.
w Adding House of Hope as a beneficiary of a retirement plan or life
insurance policy.
w Creating a Charitable Remainder Trust or Charitable Lead Trust can
combine your charitable goals with beneficial income and estate
tax planning.
For more information, contact Dawn Abate, (772) 286-4673, ext. 1002.
This unique luncheon features “upscale resale” clothing
modeled by House of Hope volunteers. The event also
features sales of treasures from its thrift stores and a
grand prize donated by Diamonds by Terry. The recent
event, held Feb. 10, 2016, at Mariner Sands Country
Club, raised $40,000.
Fashion coordinators: Pat Bartlett & Debbie Lovequist
This recognition event honors individuals and groups that perform extraordinary
work hand-in-hand with House of Hope. Here are the honorees from Sept. 25, 2015:
Items and ideas to enhance the ability to serve local people in need.
Leaving a legacy
These thoughtful donors have chosen to make a gift each month to provide a consistent
level of assistance. An automatic monthly gift is easy to set up and maintain. For more
information, visit www.hohmartin.org/monthly or contact (772) 286-4673, ext. 1002.
David & Marni Abate
Carei Wells Baratta
Carmela Davis
Gerald & Irene Campbell
Frances Cecere
Coastal Life Church
Frank & Carol Doyle
Stephen Doyle
John & Elizabeth Duffy
Virginia Farr
First Presbyterian Church
Patricia Gayle
The Hear Care Center
Jayne Huston
ICL Calibration Laboratories
Ann Johnson
Peter & Sharon Kells
Karen A. Kerwin
House of Hope’s wish list
Pictured: Susan Clifford, who has volunteered as a model for
all of House of Hope’s fashion shows since the beginning!
Pictured: Buttonwood director of tennis Jeff Wilson.