Dear Friends,



If this summer heat has you dreaming of cooler days, you can start planning your fall with these upcoming House of Hope events:

• August 25: The Holiday Shop opens at our Stuart Thrift Store. 
• September 12: Join us for Bite Into History and help us build a record-breaking 400-foot Cuban sandwich. 
• September 23: Celebrate our 2026 Hope Awards Honorees. 
• November 6-8: Serve Some Hope Tennis & Pickleball Charity Tournament returns.

You'll find all the details inside this newsletter.

And before you get too caught up in fall plans, here's one important reminder: hurricane season isn't over. After you've made your own preparations, please remember that many of our clients struggle to afford emergency supplies while also covering everyday expenses. There's still time to make a donation to help local families prepare for whatever the season may bring.

As always, thank you for supporting House of Hope and helping us provide food, hope and dignity to our neighbors in need.

Sincerely,

House of Hope

Just a Reminder, Hurricane Season is Here! 

The Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1, 2026, and the need for essential supplies is growing… especially for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.  

You can help by:  

• Hosting a hurricane supply drive 
• Collecting and donating items independently 
• Making a monetary donation to help purchase essential items

Click here to download the full list of supplies needed. 

Need help getting started? Visit our website for supply drive tips or to make a monetary donation to support this effort. Please contact our Events Team at events@hohmartin.org or 772-286-4673 ext. 1031 for additional information. 

And while you're helping others prepare, don't forget your own hurricane plans. Visit the Martin County website for vital resources, a comprehensive supply checklist, evacuation zone information, and more. 

Thank you for helping our community prepare for hurricane season!

DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO BE PART OF HISTORY! 

The countdown is on! Join House of Hope and Old Havana Cafe on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at L. Cpl. Justin Wilson Memorial Park in Palm City as our community comes together to build a 400-foot Cuban sandwich in an exciting attempt to make local history. 

The event kicks off at 11:00 AM, with sandwich building starting promptly at 12:00 PM. Spectator admission is FREE, so bring your family and friends to enjoy the excitement, cheer on our sandwich builders, and experience this one-of-a-kind community celebration. Be sure to visit the Kona Ice truck and purchase a refreshing shaved ice while you enjoy the day's festivities!  

The event's Presenting Sponsor, the Doris M. Carter Family Foundation, has pledged to double every donor's impact in the community by matching every donation made through the event up to $15,000!



After the record attempt, delicious Cuban sandwich portions will be available for purchase. 

Want to be more than a spectator? There's still time to register as an official sandwich builder! Participants ages 15 and older can register to help build the record-breaking sandwich, receive an event T-shirt, enjoy a Cuban sandwich lunch, and become part of this unforgettable day. 

Don't wait, the registration & sponsorship deadline is August 12, 2026! Click here to register as a sandwich builder, become a sponsor, make a donation, or learn more about the event. 

Your support allows House of Hope to continue our mission to empower our community to overcome hunger and hardship through healthy food access, education, financial assistance, workforce development, and other essential support services. 

Whether you're building, cheering, sponsoring, or donating, there's a place for everyone at this historic community event. We hope you'll join us for this unforgettable day of community, celebration, and history in the making! 

Questions? Visit hohmartin.org/sandwich or contact the Events Team at 772-286-4673 ext. 1031 or events@hohmartin.org. 

Celebrate Our 2026 Hope Awards Honorees!

House of Hope's 2026 Hope Awards Recognition Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, September 23, at 8:30 a.m. at Monarch Country Club in Palm City.

Each year, the Hope Awards celebrate the businesses, organizations, faith communities, neighborhoods and individuals whose extraordinary generosity, partnership and volunteerism help House of Hope empower our community to overcome hunger and hardship. Through their time, talents, expertise and resources, these honorees make it possible for us to serve more local families and expand our impact.

Join us as we celebrate this year's outstanding honorees!

Tickets, sponsorship opportunities and congratulatory messages for our event program are available at www.hohmartin.org/hopeawards.

We’d like to thank HBKS Wealth Advisors for being a Diamond Sponsor for this year’s Hope Awards.  Additional sponsors are always welcome.

Congratulations to our 2026 Honorees!



Lesley and Jon Ludlam - Barbara Trimble Legacy Award

Andy and Lorraine Popky

Ashley Capital

Rob Morris, Chick-fil-A Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. & Okeechobee and Turnpike

Matthew Shportun, Chick-fil-A Treasure Coast Square Mall

Nathan Buchanan, Chick-fil-A Stuart

Brittany Ainsworth, Chick-fil-A Port St. Lucie

Children's Services Council of Martin County

Chuck Lipka

George Stokus

Jay Lucas

John and Debra Truman

Ladies of the Preserve

Laurrie Wood, District Table & Bar

Loblolly Community Foundation

Martin County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc

Rural Neighborhoods

Stefanie Steinkraus

Suncoast Textile Recycling

Get ready to kick off the holiday season! Mark your calendars for the opening of The Hope Shop’s much anticipated Holiday Shop on August 25th, 2026. Discover festive decor, unique gifts, and holiday treasures all while supporting a season of giving. 

Visit our website by clicking HERE for location information and hours of operation. 

 

We hope to see you this holiday season! 

Thank you for supporting House of Hope's Back-to-School Supply Drive!

Because of your generosity, local students will head back to school with the supplies they need to begin the school year with confidence and be ready to learn. Your donation helps ease the financial burden on families in our community and ensures children have the tools they need to succeed in the classroom.

We are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to helping local students. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families throughout our community!

House of Hope was selected again this year as the nonprofit featured for Martin County in CBS12 News' Feed the Need campaign. We are honored to have this partnership and incredibly grateful to CBS12 News for shining a spotlight on the growing issue of food insecurity and the work being done to support local families.

The Feed the Need campaign ran last month with a full day of reporting from House of Hope facilities. They highlighted how rising grocery costs and changes to federal assistance programs have been making it more difficult for many of our neighbors to put nutritious food on the table. The reporters held interviews with our leadership and volunteers that showed how our mission helps with the distribution of healthy food and an array of wrap-around services that help individuals and families build the stability and skills needed for long-term success - including case management, workforce development, enrichment programs, and nutrition education.

We sincerely thank CBS12 News and everyone who supported the 2026 Feed the Need campaign for their help raising awareness of the challenges facing our community and the importance of ensuring every family has access to healthy food and the resources they need to thrive.

Want to see the highlights? Click here to explore photos and videos from CBS12's visit to House of Hope.

It's never too late to support this effort! Visit our website to donate today and help us continue serving our neighbors in need.

Join us for another exciting weekend of tennis and pickleball! The Serve Some Hope Charity Tournament returns to the beautiful Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club on November 6 to 8, bringing together players, fans, and supporters to raise funds for House of Hope. 



The action starts Friday at 4 PM with the Mixed Doubles Tennis Invitational, followed by full tournament days of tennis and pickleball on Saturday and Sunday. This year, we're excited to introduce a Youth Tennis Division, giving young athletes the opportunity to join the tournament and be part of this inspiring community event. We will also be showcasing some exciting silent auction baskets that will be available to bid on all weekend long! 

Don't miss this exciting blend of competition, community, and fun, all for a great cause! 

Stay tuned for registration details and updates on our website!



Contact us at events@hohmartin.org or 772-286-4673 x1031 with any questions. 

For more information, click the image above or email give@hohmartin.org.

This month, Rob’s Friends & Neighbors column takes a closer look at the heart behind Bite Into History and the community spirit making this record-breaking effort possible.

Rob shares how House of Hope’s partnership with Old Havana Cafe grew from a creative idea into a meaningful opportunity to bring people together, celebrate Cuban culture, and support neighbors facing hunger and hardship.

Read Rob's full column on our website.

House of Hope is grateful to Tom Campenni, founder of the Friends & Neighbors digital newspaper, for the opportunity to keep our community informed and connected to our mission to empower Martin County! 

House of Hope has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. There's something for everyone! Your time and effort make a significant difference in our community.

See below for current volunteer needs:

St. Joseph's Annual Food Drive

St. Joseph's will host its annual food drive by distributing empty bags to the congregation the week before the drive. Parishioners will fill the bags with non-perishable food and household essentials and return them the following week. House of Hope volunteers are needed to help collect donations and load them into House of Hope bins.

Please note this opportunity involves standing, bending, and lifting.

To view available dates and sign up, click HERE.

Closed-toe shoes are required. Please complete the Episodic Volunteer Form upon arrival.

Donation Pick-Up Driver (Stuart)

• Tuesdays: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. (Weekly Commitment preferred)

Help fight hunger by driving our bread van along a designated route to collect food donations from local partners and deliver them to our distribution warehouse. Volunteers must have a clean driving record.

For more information, click here.  

Stuart Food Pantry  

Location: 2484 SE Bonita Street, Stuart   

• Thursdays: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm 

For more information, click here.  

Nutrition Center (Stuart)  

Location: 2484 SE Bonita Street, Stuart 

Shifts:  

• Tuesdays: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 
• Thursdays: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 
• Fridays: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 

For more information, click here. 

Growing Hope Farm & Packing House  

Shifts:  

• Tuesdays: 
• AM – Harvest  
• PM – Greenhouse projects & Packing House  
• Thursdays:  
• AM – Greenhouse projects, orchard, raised beds, landscaping  
• PM – Greenhouse projects, orchard, raised beds, landscaping  
• Fridays:  
• AM – Harvest & Packing House  
• PM – Greenhouse projects, orchard, raised beds, landscaping  
• Saturdays:  
• AM – Greenhouse projects, orchard, raised beds, landscaping 

Additional Opportunities 

• Landscape Volunteers: Wednesday or Saturday mornings 
• Group Projects: Best suited for groups of 4-6 volunteers 

Note: As temperatures increase, afternoon shift durations may be adjusted. 

For more information, click here.  

Stuart Thrift Store  

• Mondays & Fridays: 9:00 am- 1:00 pm or 1:00 pm- 4:30 pm  
• Wednesdays: 12:00 pm- 4:30 pm  

For more information, click here.  

Jensen Beach Food Pantry  

• Wednesdays: 12:00 PM-4:30 PM  

For more information, click here.  

Hobe Sound Branch  

• Thrift: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM  

For more information, click here. 

Indiantown Branch  

• Pantry: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM or 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM  

For more information, click here.  

• Thrift: Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM  

For more information, click here.  

Homework Helper (Beginning in September)

Location: Golden Gate Center for Enrichment, Stuart, FL

• Thursdays: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

We're looking for a caring volunteer to support elementary-aged students with reading, writing, and math. Homework Helpers provide one-on-one encouragement and guidance, helping students build confidence and strengthen foundational academic skills in a positive learning environment.

A weekly commitment is requested. A Level 2 background check is required and will be provided at no cost by House of Hope.

For more information about volunteering, visit our website or contact Natasha at natasha@hohmartin.org.

DID YOU KNOW? 

If you donate appreciated stocks to House of Hope, you can bypass capital gains taxes and claim a charitable deduction for the full market value of the stock.



Please consider supporting our mission via bequests, gift annuities, donor advised funds, qualified charitable distributions, estate planning, stock transfers and other planned giving opportunities.

Use this information to process your gift: 

Legal name: Jesus House of Hope, Inc. 

Tax ID: #59-2422998. 

Mailing address: 2484 SE Bonita St, Stuart, FL 34997. 

Or contact Amy Belisle at 772-286-4673 ext.1002 or amyb@hohmartin.org for more information.

Keep up to date on all of our events and activities by following us on social media or visiting our website at hohmartin.org.

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