Hope Outreach Center Inc

Programs: See schedule o emergency assistance-provides a food pantry, financial assistance, financial literacy, information and referral services, access partner with the department of children and families, social services, case management, education and support groups. The food pantry: distributed food valued at 118,479; (based on 1 pound = 1. 00) of fresh produce was provided through a partnership with the united way of broward county's project lifeline initiative, enhancing the nutritional value to families and children. Emergency financial assistance: 144 families were provided with one-time financial assistance valued at 60,596, including water, and transportation vouchers thus preventing families from being evicted and having their utilities shut off. Public benefits assistance: hope provides much needed support for qualifying individuals to apply for government financial assistance. 705 applications were processed for families to received medicaid and food stamps. More than 3,815 persons were touched by hope's ea program and benefited from the services provided. Transportation: 1,734. 55 worth of gas vouchers & bus passes were distributed to individuals needing assistance to get to and from work or to get medical attention. Clothing vouchers: 825 worth of clothing vouchers were distributed to men and women to purchase clothing from the methodist church thrift shop, a partnering organization of hope outreach center. Miscellaneous items: 34,705 worth of items were donated to men and women in need. Some of the items included medical equipment (walkers,crutches etc. ), household goods (blankets, comforters, dishes) and small appliances (microwave, coffeepots, etc. ) thanksgiving drive: a full thanksgiving feast plus additional food for the week, valued at 11,709 was distributed providing 234 families the opportunity to share a meal together and give thanks. Christmas drive: 487 children received new clothing and toys as well as gift certificates valued at 54,587 through our adopt-a-family program.

see schedule o 43 underserved elementary school-aged children living in marginalized areas of davie enrolled in hope outreach center's children's leaps program (children learn, enjoy, advance, play, and are safe), free of charge. The leaps program takes place at the town of davie's eastside community center for the school year beginning in august 2016. The program encourages children to develop caring relationships and to participate in constructive activities including exposure to the arts and sciences. Our value-based program emphasizes respect, kindness, cooperation, and participation in a nurturing atmosphere where children can grow, learn, and have fun. Some of the weekly components of our program include circle time with music, song, dance, story time, science demonstrations, arts and crafts, reading, table games, outdoor play and other sports activities, tutoring and homework assistance. We also provide a nutritious snack daily. We celebrate special days such as birthdays, thanksgiving, christmas, easter and mother's day. One of the barriers low income families had was access to the free after- school program. Parents work during the day and could not get their children to the program. Hoc provides a school bus service for the school year and it has been a great asset to the program. We are at maximum capacity in the facility. Back to school readiness: 414 children received free backpacks & school supplies, valued at 40,259 to get a jumpstart in learning for the 2016- 2017 school year. 17 children received camp scholarships during the school breaks (summer,) to attend quality out of school time programs valued at 8,690. 00.

see schedule o care (caring assistance & reassurance for the elderly/homebound) program: 23 seniors were visited and/or contacted in their home, long-term care facility or hospital, by a core of 10 dedicated and caring volunteers. 30 seniors received hot meals and gifts delivered to their homes by a group of caring volunteers who visited and brought joy to them during the easter, thanksgiving and christmas holidays. One of the major issues felt by seniors in our community is loneliness and isolation. Hope's volunteers provide much needed companionship and social interaction. Volunteers also alert the staff at hope when there are indications of malnourishment, expired or unauthorized medications, unsafe conditions, neglect or signs of abuse. Should there be any indicators that require interventions; hope outreach center initiates immediate assistance with the help of community partners that specialize on services to senior citizens. The care program provides assistance to seniors registered in the program with the following: -friendly visitation & companionship -grocery shopping, transportation to doctor appointments and other errands -light housekeeping -holiday financial assistance -hot meal deliveries during holidays