Hearts for Hope Luncheon 2014

The 15th Annual Hearts for Hope Luncheon to benefit House of Hope has been tentatively set for Monday, March 24, 2014 at Sailfish Point Country Club. Final confirmation from the club will come this month (June 2013).

Grand Benefactor:
The Pedersen
Family Foundation

Hearts for Hope Luncheon 2013

The 14th Annual Hearts for Hope Luncheon to benefit House of Hope was held Monday, Feb. 4, 2013 at the stunning Sailfish Point Country Club.

See photo gallery of the event on Facebook

The event netted $45,600 for the agency, which provides food, clothing, furniture, financial assistance and life-changing case management services to Martin County residents in need.

The event featured an inspiring guest speaker connected to the mission of House of Hope: empowering people to overcome hunger and poverty.

Laura Schroff, author of "An Invisible Thread"

About the book: "Excuse me lady, do you have any spare change? I am hungry.” This simple question marked the beginning of an extraordinary, unlikely friendship that ultimately transformed two lives. Laura Schroff’s bestselling book, "An Invisible Thread," is based on her own true story and narrates the unexpected connection between a busy ad executive and a hungry little boy, Maurice Mazyck. The result is a complex and moving story of how two lives were meant to converge on a Manhattan street corner one fateful day.

Also featured during Hearts for Hope:

Prize-winning cupcakes from culinary students at The Pine School.

Distinctive vendors featuring unique gifts and pampering packages.

An extraordinary collection of accessories and decorative items from House of Hope.

Terry Rieger holds the "Heart of Hope" pendant designed especially for this event. Pictured from left: Michele Trout, Hearts for Hope co-chairwoman; Elizabeth Barbella, House of Hope CEO; Connie Bass Hearts for Hope co-chairwoman; and Terry and Fred Rieger of Diamonds by Terry.

A special drawing for a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry donated and designed by Terry Rieger of Diamonds by Terry. The custom-made pendant has a unique white gold setting with a fancy cut Citrine and two diamonds. Value: $2,850.

Musical selections by soprano Susan Callahan and accompanist Jim van Voorheis.

All these elements -- and more -- came together for a spectacular event, attended by about 270 guests, to raise funds for programs that provide food, clothing, case management and financial assistance to Martin County’s struggling families and senior citizens.

Watch Hearts for Hope headliner Laura Schroff with
Maurice Mazyck on the Today Show on Christmas Eve.

See the Hearts for Hope event from 2012