HOPE for Families Center

06/04/2026

🌞🍔 School’s Out for Summer! 🍉🎉

Today we’re kicking off summer at Hope for Families Center with a fun-filled Summer BBQ! As the school year comes to a close, we’re celebrating the hard work of our children and families, the friendships they’ve built, and the exciting adventures that summer will bring.

There’s nothing better than good food, laughter, and community as we welcome a season of growth, fun, and new memories. Here’s to sunshine, smiles, and a great summer ahead! ☀️🌭🎈

06/01/2026

Now Hiring: Children’s Coordinator! 🌱📚

The Hope for Families Center is looking for a caring, creative, and dependable Children’s Coordinator to join our team.

This position will help create fun activity plans for our children’s program, support educational and enrichment activities, and assist with our sustainable garden project.

Schedule:
Monday–Thursday, 5:00–8:00 PM
Some Saturdays

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who loves working with children and wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families in our community.

Please send your resume to [email protected].

05/29/2026

🤝 Collaboration is Key! 🤝

At Hope for Families Center, we know that strong community partnerships create stronger outcomes for families.

When Executive Director Marty Mercado attended a STEP Program graduation at United Against Poverty, she met Alfonso, a graduate whose initiative, determination, and passion for serving others immediately stood out. He introduced himself, shared his resume, and expressed his interest in becoming part of our mission.

Today, Alfonso is a valued member of the Hope for Families Center team as our Administrative Assistant. His journey is a wonderful example of what can happen when organizations work together to create opportunities and invest in people.

Thank you to our partners at United Against Poverty for the incredible work you do. Together, we are building stronger futures for individuals, families, and our community.

And where are we going? UP! 🚀💙

05/27/2026

We apologize for any inconvenience; our materials have been delayed, and we need to reschedule. Please contact Lydia Lander at 772-567-5537 or [email protected] if you are available to help.

05/27/2026

05/25/2026

Honoring and remembering the brave who made the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸
From all of us at The Hope for Families Center, we wish you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/20/2026

💚 Mental health matters — especially for children and families experiencing homelessness.

05/19/2026

We are grateful to Cleveland Clinic for sponsoring our Community Garden at The Hope for Families Center.

This 3-year project will help strengthen food security by increasing access to fresh, healthy food for the families we serve. It will also create a meaningful learning opportunity for our children, giving them hands-on experience in how food is grown and helping them build lifelong healthy habits.

We are proud to partner with organizations that invest in the health and well-being of our community.

If you are interested in volunteering to support this project, please email [email protected].

05/14/2026

Tonight, The Hope for Families Center officially launched Chapters of Hope, a reading incentive program created to encourage literacy, imagination, and confidence in the children staying at the shelter. 📚❤️

Homelessness impacts so much more than housing — it can affect a child’s sense of stability, confidence, and opportunity to simply enjoy being a kid. Tonight was about creating moments of hope, connection, and joy through reading and mentorship. ✨

At Hope for Families, every chapter matters, and these children’s stories are still being written.

(Emojis added to protect the identity of the children.)

05/11/2026

The Hope for Families Center is hiring part-time Support Staff!

We are looking for dependable, compassionate individuals to help support our shelter operations and the families we serve.

Part-time position
Starting at $15 an hour
Shifts fall between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM
7 days a week

Please send your resume to [email protected]
to apply.