House Of Hope Named Nonprofit of the Year by Palm City Chamber of Commerce

STUART, Fla. – House of Hope was taken by surprise at the 47th Installation Dinner of the Palm City Chamber of Commerce when it was singled out as “Nonprofit of the Year.” In presenting the award, Palm City Chamber Board Chair Rebecca Beckett noted that, “Through their leadership in combating food insecurity, expanding housing support, and strengthening families, House of Hope exemplifies service in action. They are truly deserving of this year’s Nonprofit of the Year award.”

“We have a long and valued relationship with the Palm City Chamber,” said House of Hope CEO Rob Ranieri. “They have been outstanding supporters of our mission for decades, both as a chamber and through the involvement of their members. We’re very grateful for this recognition and ongoing partnership.”

House of Hope has a significant physical presence in Palm City. Its Growing Hope Farm on Citrus Boulevard includes almost 100,000 cubic feet of hydroponic growing space, a newly added 40-foot freight farm, outdoor gardens, an orchard, and a packing house. The farm operations make it possible for House of Hope to grow and distribute fresh fruits, vegetables, leafy greens and herbs to all four of its food pantries in Martin County and an additional 35 area food bank partners.

House of Hope has a 42-year legacy of empowering members of the community to overcome hunger and hardship. It now touches the lives of more than 43,800 people each month, helping

with basic needs such as food, clothing, furniture, financial assistance, as well as longer-term case management services that help build life skills for a more self-sufficient future.

“This award belongs to every volunteer who gives their time, every donor who believes in our mission, every partner who stands beside us, and every staff member who works tirelessly to serve our neighbors,” Ranieri said. “Together with them and our business community, like the Palm City Chamber of Commerce, we are eager to continue making a positive impact on the people we serve.”

To learn more about House of Hope or make a donation, visit House of Hope’s website at www.hohmartin.org or call 772-286-4673.

About House of Hope

Founded in 1984, House of Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers Martin County residents to overcome hunger and hardship. House of Hope touches the lives of more than 43,800 people each month, helping with basic needs such as food, clothing, furniture, financial assistance, as well as longer-term case management services that help build life skills for a more self-sufficient future.

The organization has service centers in Stuart, Hobe Sound, Indiantown, and Jensen Beach, with thrift stores in Stuart, Hobe Sound, and Indiantown. House of Hope’s Centers for Enrichment at Golden Gate in Stuart, in Jensen Beach, and at KinDoo Family Center in Indiantown offer free programs, technology, and workshops designed to enhance life skills, earning potential, health, and overall well-being.

House of Hope also operates the Growing Hope Farm in Palm City and several nutrition gardens that provide sustainable sources of fresh produce for clients as well as nutrition education and vocational opportunities to the community. For more information, visit hohmartin.org or call 772-286-4673. Updates and announcements can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, and X.