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Coldwell Banker donates
$2,500 to House of Hope

PRESS RELEASE DATE: JAN. 22, 2009

Associates at the Coldwell Banker office in Stuart presented House of Hope with a $2,500 check recently -- the fruits of their contributions throughout 2008.

Throughout the year, the realty office’s associates designate a portion of their checks to go to Coldwell Banker’s charitable causes. Associates also raise funds through an auction during their Christmas party. The office then makes its annual gifts to the charities it supports – House of Hope and Treasure Coast Hospice. 

On a visit to the office on Jan. 21, House of Hope executive director Patrick Slattery thanked the associates and explained the agency’s role and noted that House of Hope is marking its 25th anniversary this year.

“House of Hope is the largest provider of food to Martin County’s hungry. Last year, we provided more than 126 tons of food -- that’s the equivalent of about 296,000 meals,” Slattery said. 

“We do have thrift stores, but we are more than that,” Slattery said. “Each year House of Hope gives away about 50,000 garments and household items free to those who would otherwise go without. And monetary gifts like yours enabled us to provide emergency financial assistance to 379 families last year – helping to pay bills such as rent, utilities and prescriptions.”

For more information about House of Hope, call (772) 286-4673, or visit www.hohmartin.org.