Thursday, January 30, 2014

HOPE Helps Inc. Christmas in the City Recap




Christmas in the City Leaders and Members of HOPE's OneBody Church Coalition got together earlier this month to discuss the 6th Annual Christmas in the City event which held last December and start planning for the event in 2014. It was a great meeting and HOPE would like to thank our OneBody Church Coalition for the great work they continue to do to support HOPE and the community!


On Saturday, December 14th, HOPE and our OneBody Church Coalition served over 350 pre-registered families in need at the University Carillon United Methodist Church. Each family received a holiday bag of groceries, gift card for a turkey, clothing, blankets, school supplies, toys, a hot meal, access to partner resource agencies, a chance to win a bike, everything gift wrapped, and a professional family photo from our friends at Help Portrait!  Over 500 volunteer positions supported this amazing annual Christmas event!

On Dec 18, the Seminole Chronicle ran this great article about Christmas in the City 2013.

Volunteers lend a helping hand at last year's 
Christmas in the City event. - Seminole Chronicle
Christmas in the City began back in 2008, with the goal of providing our neighbors in need a day to step out of their crisis and receive love and support from their community at an event focused on them in the spirit of Christmas!  Thank you to many who participated in 2013!  Whether you volunteered your time, donated toys and food, or sponsored items, everything you provided helped make the event a success for our families in need this holiday season.

Click here to see photos of the Christmas in the City 2013.

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Resume Help with Carol Steinmetz at the HOPE Helps, Inc's Resource Center

Meet Carol Steinmtz. 

She is a regular volunteer at HOPE Helps Inc. Resource Center where she assists individuals who are looking to create or update a resume and search for a job.

Carol Steinmetz reviews a client's resume at HOPE Helps, Inc. Resource Center

Carol has a degree and 15 years experience in human resource management, as well as several years of project work.  In addition to resumes, she has presented seminars on effective job search skills and developed personnel policies and procedures covering various aspects of human resource management.  Most recently, Carol has worked in Projects for Siemens Energy.   

Resume Help is available each week at HOPE Helps Inc., but Carol is available for special meetings to help with resume building and interviewing skills twice a month or by appointment; you may call 321-765-4984 or email resources@hopehelps.org for an appointment time.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Burger 21 Community Day for HOPE Helps, Inc. - B-involved!

We are very excited to be partnering with Burger 21 (UCF Location) for a Community Day for HOPE! 
Please join us on: 
Tuesday 21st January, 2014 
from 11am to 10pm 
at Burger 21 - UCF Location
11551 University Blvd
Orlando, FL 32817. 

Here's just a taste of what's on the Burger 21 menu:



As part of Burger 21’s culture, they are committed to the communities that they serve – donating 10 percent of each restaurant’s proceeds to a local charity or school on the 21st of each month, and this month they are giving to HOPE Helps, Inc. To date, Burger 21 has provided more than $50,000 in contributions to local charities and schools.