HAPPENINGS R e s p o n d i n g t o C h r i s t ' s c a l l , s h e p h e r d i n g h o m e l e s s w o m e n a n d c h i l d r e n t o s e l f - s u f f i c i e n c y EXECUTIVEBOARD OFDIRECTORS OFFICERS MIKEBIANCULLI PRESIDENT HOLLYLANKER VICEPRESIDENT JEFFBAKER SECRETARY/TREASURER BOARDMEMBERS JOHNALVAREZ FOUNDINGMEMBER RALPH"SKIP"ARCHIBALD SUSIECRABB JASONHALSTEAD TIMKRAY BECKYLINN PATTILUMPKIN PRESIDENTEMERITUS FOUNDINGMEMBER LISASHEILLEY KELLYTHOMPSON INGRIDWASSERFALL STAFF APRILMCDONALD EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR KECIAMATTHEWS PROGRAMCASEMANAGER CHARLENEROBINSON PROGRAMCASEMANAGER TAMIWEBB ADMINISTRATIVECOORDINATOR POBOX5548 OCALA,FL34478 830NE28THST,#201 OCALAFL34470 ProjectHopeOcala.org 352.624.4673 E N D O F S U M M E R 2 0 2 2 | V O L 5 | I S U 3 PAGE 2 | 33-HOUR GIVING CAMPAIGN OPE PAGE 6 | ANNUAL CLAY SHOOT EVENT
TogettoProjectHope's Give4Mariongivingpage SCANwiththecameraonyourcellphoneORVisitthiswebpage 2 E N D O F S U M M E R 2 0 2 2 V O L 5 | I S U 3 tinyurl.com/kurxwtna Donate to Give4Marion to raise money and awareness for our local nonprofit community through a 33-hour giving campaign! Join us in improving the quality of life for everyone in Marion County… One Passion at a Time. To donate directly to Project Hope, visit ProjectHopeOcala.org OR for gift matching opportunities, find our page on Give4Marion at tinyurl.com/kurxwtna Timing Is Everything! At a specific moment, all online gifts up to $100 will be matched dollar for dollar by a generous community donor. Gifts must be posted on Project Hope's Give4Marion page, tinyurl com/kurxwtna Matching Moments / Sept. 20 & 21 Tuesday | 10am • 2pm • 4pm Wednesday | 8am, 12pm, 6pm
Air Conditioning is Vital in Florida!
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Charlene Robinson
HEAT
Any Florida homeowner will break out in a sweat when the air compressor needs to be replaced in their air conditioning system! First, because of the heat, and then, when they receive the costly estimate of the repair.
Beat the Summer
At Project Hope, we had to have compressors replaced, at a cost of more than $4,000 each, as well as service to several others. We extend our "warm" thanks to all in our community who choose to give to Project Hope. Your generosity does make a difference in the lives of the families in our program!
STAFF UPDATE
Case Managers
Work directly with the ladies in our program to help them to establish obtainable goals toward self-sufficiency and healthy habits for the safety and development of their children. They lead Life Skill Training, accountability meetings, and provide references to local resources, while offering the valuable option of prayer and spiritual support.
Joined our staff in July and is proving to be a valuable mentor to the ladies in our program.
Celebrates her 3rd staff anniversary in September. Her care and wisdom is a blessing to our families!
Kecia Matthews
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We're Expanding!
25 Families Find New Hope!
2 New Units Added to Program
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With the financial assistance of a Community Development Block Grant made available by MarionCounty Community Services and the services providedby Tallen Builders, we will soon be able to add two new families into our program, plus, three additionalunits have received much needed flooring, appliancesand HVAC improvements.
We praise the Lord for this blessing! Project Hope is now equipped to provide transitional support housing for 25 mothers with children!
At Project Hope, families stay in our program for 12 to 18 months as they recover financially and emotionally. Thanks to generous donations, we are able to welcome families into a furnished apartment filled with donated essentials. Every unit is beautiful, but very different, depending on what has been shared. After completing their program and as they prepare find new housing, families are welcome to take all of the donated furniture with them. This allows moms to start fresh in their new residence without having the financial burden to furnish it.
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GIFTS THAT KEEP GIVING
The women in our program applied for a wide variety of reasons, but the most important reason is because they are seeking a safe and stable homelife for their children... We are blessed to be a part of their journey out of homlessness or instability.
Program graduates are welcome to take all donated furniture to help them get established in their new home!
Did You Know?
YOU Be The Judge!
10am 5pm | Friday and Saturday
Friday and Saturday Evenings
The Holiday Show's evening sessions are designed with entertainment, crowd participation, demonstrations, and will feature 6 Keystone class styles. These classes are designed to highlight the best horses. Three judges and the crowd will vote for the prize-winners!
DonateGoods Furniture,gently-usedhousewareitems,andhouseholdsuppliesforstartinganewhomearewelcomed.DonationsareacceptedonTuesdays,10am-3pm Follow Us on Facebook Project Hope Ocala Donate Online www.ProjectHopeOcala.org or via PayPal E N D O F S U M M E R 2 0 2 2 V O L 5 | I S U 3 8 Include this incredible event at the World Equestrian Center in your family plans for Thanksgiving Weekend! Proceeds support three non-profits, including Project Hope!
The EXPERIENCE BARN
This barn will be open to all spectators visiting the World Equestrian Center during the Holiday Festival of Lights. This barn will offer guided tours, photos, games and art projects for kids, and an opportunity to meet the Arabian Horse up close and personal.