HOPE for Families Center

10/29/2026

🐾 Our case management meeting had a very special visitor today! 🐶💛

Our Director of Case Management, April, had a little extra paws-itive support today! 🐾

Sometimes the best team members have four legs, a wagging tail, and absolutely no interest in the meeting agenda! 😂❤️

A little puppy love makes every workday better at The Hope for Families Center! 🐕💕

10/28/2026

Rain or shine, the fun goes on! 🌦️🎃🍬
What a wonderful time we had at our Trunk-or-Treat! From music and dancing to food, fun, and plenty of sweet treats, it was an evening full of smiles and memories! 🧡 We can’t thank our amazing staff, volunteers, and generous donors enough for showing up despite the weather and making this event so special! Your time, generosity, and support made it all possible!

It truly takes a village, and seeing our children and families smiling and enjoying these moments means more than you know! Thank you for being part of our village! 🧡🎃

10/26/2026

⛳️ It’s a beautiful morning to hit the greens! ☀️ Our 3rd Annual Fairways for Families Golf Tournament is officially underway!

We’re excited for a great day of golf, fun, and supporting the families we serve at The Hope for Families Center.

A special thank you to our sponsors, staff, players, and everyone who made this event possible! 💚

10/22/2026

A special pumpkin night during Children’s Enrichment! 🎃🍂 From decorating pumpkins to enjoying an outdoor movie and special treats from one of our wonderful volunteers, it was an evening full of fun, laughter, and sweet memories! 🧡✨

10/19/2026

🌟 Lighting the World with Hope! 🌟

The Hope for Families Center’s CEO, Marty Mercado, was delighted to attend the Light the World event at the Apopka Vineland Chapel!

Light the World is a global initiative sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that encourages kindness, generosity, and service to others. It reminds us that even the smallest acts of compassion can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.

At The Hope for Families Center, we share that same belief—bringing hope, compassion, and opportunity to families in need.

❤️ Together, we can be a light in someone’s world!

10/15/2026

📚💛 Teamwork makes a difference!
With a busy room full of children engaged in activities and assignments, we love when our staff stop by to lend an extra helping hand.

A special shoutout to our Administrative Assistant, Alfonso, for jumping right in and helping one of our students with a reading assignment.

Sometimes, it’s the little moments of connection, encouragement, and support that make the biggest impact.

At Hope for Families Center, supporting our children is truly a team effort! 💙

10/14/2026

HOPE SHOUT OUT! We are grateful for your help. Please sign on to www.hopeforfamiliescenter.org/donate give us a call at 772-567-5537 or drop items at our main shelter at 720 4th Street. We thank you!

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

Mission United, a new program of United Way of Indian River County, launched to carry forward the Veterans Council of Indian River County's more than 40 years of service to local veterans. Veterans can count on the same rides to VA appointments, case management and direct financial assistance, with the same phone number and drivers, plus connections to housing, employment, legal and health care resources through United Way's countywide partner network. To learn more, call 772-410-5820 or visit UnitedWayIRC.org/mission-united.

10/08/2026

Calling All Local Businesses, Organizations & Teams!

The Hope for Families Center’s annual Trunk or Treat is coming up soon, and we’re still looking for trunk hosts!

Looking for a fun and meaningful team-building activity? Gather your coworkers, club members, friends, or teammates, decorate a trunk, and help us create a magical Halloween experience for the children and families at HFC!

It's a wonderful way to give back to our community, share some laughs, and bring smiles all around!

Interested in hosting a trunk? Contact Lydia Lander at [email protected] or call 772-567-5537 x334