Sharing our bread with the hungry, sheltering the oppressed and the homeless, clothing the naked when you see them, and not turning your back on your own.       – Isaiah 58:7

Holy Ground was designated a                              Holy Ground was also selected 2016 Extraordinary Charity by:                            as a participating charity by:

Holy Ground mourns the loss of Father Seamus Murtagh,
who went to his “forever home” on February 17, 2021.

Father Seamus believed deeply that we are called to serve during our lifetimes, and he had a special love for the homeless, about whom he said:

When you’re standing in front of a homeless person,
you’re standing on holy ground.

The inspiration for Holy Ground’s program grew out of Father Seamus’ unsurpassed compassion for the homeless, just as the idea for our name grew out of his quote.

Our mission has been blessed beyond measure by Father Seamus’ deep devotion to the homeless. We know that, without his inspiration, his vision and his determination to do more for those who have no home, our courageous young mothers and their children would not now be standing on holy ground.

We thank Father for leading us to serve, to honor one another, and to love one another. We will all miss Father but he has left an indelible imprint on our lives.

Father had a special prayer that he would say after Communion at Mass.  Please join us in saying the prayer for him:

Why we so strongly believe in Holy Ground’s long-term, independent living model:

This 5-minute video depicts a theory of change from the Frontiers of Innovation community for achieving breakthrough outcomes for vulnerable children and families. It describes the need to focus on building the capabilities of caregivers and strengthening the communities that together form the environment of relationships essential to children’s lifelong learning, health, and behavior.

To read more about our program…click here!

Our Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

THANK YOU so much to everyone who shared our joy at the ribbon-cutting ceremony
for our new home, the Stockard Family Campus!

Above is a small sample of the photos from the event, but you can enjoy all the photos here! Top: Holy Ground’s board and staff proudly show off the new property sign.
Bottom, left: Fr Seamus Murtagh, Danielle Hickox Moore and Mrs Lesly Smith doing the honors. Bottom, right: One of Holy Ground’s little ones is thrilled with her new home!
All photos above © TRACEY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF HOLY GROUND:

Or make check payable and mail to:

Holy Ground PBC

200 W. 20th Street

Riviera Beach, FL 33404

                                                  Phone: (561) 355-5040

                                                  E-mail

 

A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services (www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com) by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state.  Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. Holy Ground Shelter for Homeless, Inc.’s registration number is CH36565.

 

 

 

 

 

You can also support our work by designating Holy Ground as your preferred charity when you shop on Amazon. For details, click here.

 

HOLY GROUND PBC IS A
PROUD MEMBER OF:

Homeless and Housing Alliance of Palm Beach County

 

Heartfelt gratitude to all of our supporters who are so generously supporting our work.  We are especially grateful to the following individuals, foundations and charities:

• Great Charity Challenge
• Palm Beach Diocese – Council of Catholic Women
• Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church (Lantana) – Council of Catholic Women
• School Sisters of Notre Dame
• Split Rock Foundation
• Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa
• Ms. Eva Hill
• Extraordinary Charities
• Quantum Foundation
• Mary Alice Fortin Foundation of Florida, Inc.
• Cathleen McFarlane Charitable Foundation, Inc.
• Seasiders of Palm Beach Shores
• Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hogan
• Mr. and Mrs. Richard Martens
• Mr. Cecil Birch
• Bethesda by the Sea Mission and Outreach Committee
• The International Society of Palm Beach
• St. Patrick Catholic Church – Palm Beach Gardens, FL
• The JC Foundation
• The Father’s Table Foundation
• The Friars of Atonement – Graymoor

And heartfelt gratitude, as well, to our partners in providing our clients with the best possible services:

• DePorres P.L.A.C.E.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society – St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church
• Club 100 Charities Food Bank
• Work Force Alliance
• St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
• Community Partners