| Area | Florida, Vero Beach |
| Project | Hope for Families Center |
| Project Address | |
| Project Start Date | Prior to 2010 |
| Project End Date | Ongoing |
| Association Contact | Peggy Lyons, DMOb |
| Contact Email | mrlgolfer@aol.com |
| Category | Housing/Homeless, Food |
| Description |
The Hope for Families Center (HFC) has an Emergency and Transitional Program to provide stability and independence for families in crisis. This shelter focuses on families exclusively by providing food and shelter, on the job training, and life skills classes, children’s programs as well as medical and dental care. |
| Activities Members Are Involved In |
Once a week, members of the Association and other volunteers provide meals every Monday night to residents. |
| Estimated Number of Members Involved | 18 |
| Estimated Annual Hours of Service | 2 hours per week |
| This is a Flagship Project in the Area | No |
| Project-Order Relationship | Provide volunteer services only |
| Organization Responsible for Project | HFC |
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