Press releases

House of Hope moving
its Jensen Beach branch

PRESS RELEASE DATE: DEC. 10, 2010

House of Hope is moving its branch in Jensen Beach to a new, larger location that will provide better access for clients seeking food and financial help as well as customers seeking thrift store bargains.

The store is scheduled to open Jan. 4, 2011, at 1090 NE Jensen Beach Blvd., in Savannas Plaza -- the same shopping center as Ace Hardware.

“We wanted a location that was easier for people to find -- those in need of our services as well as patrons who support our services through purchases and donations of items,” said Patrick Slattery, executive director of House of Hope. “The shopping plaza is much more of a landmark than our current location and has plenty of parking.”

In preparation for the move, branch manager Kathy Foster is holding a major sale at the current location -- 1313 NE Jensen Beach Blvd. Most merchandise has been marked down 75 percent; furniture is marked down 30 percent. The branch will be closed during the week of Dec. 27 for House of Hope to move into the new location.

This is the second move for House of Hope this year. In May, the agency relocated its Hobe Sound branch from Dixie Highway to 8994 SE Bridge Road – also for greater visibility and ease of access.

House of Hope’s main office and food warehouse is in the Golden Gate area of Stuart. The agency also has a branch in Indiantown, at 15516 Osceola St.

House of Hope provides food, clothing, household necessities, financial assistance and life-changing case management services for Martin County residents in need. All four locations operate a resale store, a food pantry and connect people to the agency’s assistance programs.

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

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