Helping Others Make the Effort, Inc. (HOME) is a community-based nonprofit organization working to
comprehensively address the causes and break the cycle of homelessness for women and their children in Osceola County.
Many snowbirds and national retirees move to the Sunshine state in the hopes of leading a leisure filled lifestyle. What they find however is that they have never been more occupied with activities and charity gift giving in their entire lives. This could not be truer of the local retired residents found in the Solivita community. Many come to Helping Others Make the Effort (HOME) seeking an opportunity to make a difference and help break the cycle of homelessness in Osceola County. What we receive is their gracious time and talent. Their efforts and dedication could not be more evident given the current times when many local non-for profits find it harder than ever to meet the needs of their constituents as budget cuts run rampant and personnel is downsized. HOME volunteers have continued their commitment to our organization and shown their passion through these trying times through the facilitation of local fundraising events.
Retired Solivita residents and steadfast tutors at HOME, Joe and Meg Burkhart recently hosted a charity wine tasting event with the Solivita’s Women’s Golf Association. They were able to not only raise $600 (check presentation pictured) for HOME but raised awareness about homelessness and how HOME is working towards helping families get a second chance at life. Many of the participants were eager to get involved and have since been trained to work as fellow volunteers. What is even more exciting is that the Burkharts and Griffith family, also dedicated volunteers at HOME, have been able to purchase a much needed storage shed for HOME and installed all the shelving units it required! These volunteers were able to turn a social event into a charity fundraising experience.
HOME is lucky to have the core volunteers we have to give back to families in need in the community. Whether it is through the didactic role of tutor or instructor, as a childcare facilitator, or involvement in a special service project, volunteers make a commitment to give the best of themselves every time they serve at HOME. Moreover they help maintain the campus and keep the facility running. They are truly the backbone of our organization.
Volunteer: we rely on help from the community to teach basic life skills and enrichment classes on our campus and in the community. Get Involved and sign-up today!
Make a donation: Click Here to donate using Paypal's secure website.
Donate items from our wish list: check out our current needs here or click on the Amazon wish list to purchase items directly (we also receive some proceeds when you use the link!!)
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