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

After much discussion and prayerful reflection,
Holy Ground has decided that, given the extreme
transmissibility of the Omicron variant,
as well as to comply with the CDC’s recommendations
regarding indoor gatherings, we must
cancel our 2022 “A Shower for Shelter” luncheon
at the Kravis.

We trust that you understand how difficult a decision this was. Out of concern for the welfare of our loyal guests, though, we feel strongly that this is the best course of action.

However, please continue to save the date of Sunday, January 23! Our annual fundraiser, which had been scheduled for that date, will now be an online auction! Starting at noon on that day, you’ll be able to place your bids on our usual array of fabulous items and fun experiences. Up for bid will be a mini-vacation on Sanibel Island, dinner for four at the Breakers, baskets of food and wine, jewelry, collectible items, shopping gift certificates and much more.

Please stay tuned to this page and to our Facebook page for the link to register for this event. The auction will remain open for one week, and will close at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 30.

We look forward to your participation!

Should you wish to consider a donation to Holy Ground to support our mission of sheltering and mentoring homeless young mothers and their children, we would be deeply grateful. You can make a donation via the auction once it opens, through PayPal via our website, or by check, mailed to us at:

Holy Ground PBC
200 W. 20th St.
Riviera Beach, FL 33404

We thank you in advance for your understanding
and for your participation in our auction fundraiser!

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This is just ONE of the delightful photos taken at our annual holiday party!

Click here to see more!

Holy Ground PBC is delighted to announce our new Executive Director!

Dr. Valerie K. Wright was hired in mid-September and since then has been busily learning about our organization. Dr. Wright comes to this position with a wealth of commitment, compassion and experience working with young women and mothers. She has served as a mentor in multiple organizations and as a volunteer. She feels deeply that her role is her calling and views it as her life’s purpose.

“I feel privileged to be able to join this gem of an organization. Holy Ground PBC is mission-focused and client-centered, and the board, staff, volunteers and especially our clients have already made quite an impression on me. It is an exciting opportunity to lead this dedicated and selfless group of people. This is my heart’s work, and I am ready to roll up my sleeves and serve with the team here at Holy Ground,” Dr. Wright said.

Dr. Wright is an experienced executive leader with a background in nonprofit organizational management, including organization development, leadership development, supervision, team management, group facilitation, community change, and DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) training. She leads collaboratively and with a team-based approach to innovating and problem-solving.

Dr. Wright earned a Doctorate in Management and Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix, a Master of Science degree in Organization Development from Pepperdine University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism (Public Relations) from Florida A&M University. She is also a board-certified coach. Dr. Wright is active in our community and is a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Delta Mu Delta; Christ Evangelical Church; and the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program.

She was most recently employed by the Health Council of Southeast Florida, where she served as the Organizational Development Manager. Her experience includes serving as the CEO of Wright Ideas Unlimited, the vice president of Organization Development at Neighborhood House Association in San Diego, and the Executive Director at both Partnership for Neighborhood Initiatives and Bethel House, Inc., here in Palm Beach County.

“I have already witnessed the impact of Holy Ground’s work on the lives of the young women we serve. My hope is to make a lasting, positive impact on their lives and on reducing homelessness in Palm Beach County,” said Dr. Wright.

Holy Ground is thrilled to have a woman of Dr. Wright’s
caliber and experience as part of our family.
We can’t wait for you to meet her!

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 by calling toll-free, within the state, 1-800-435-7352 (1-800-HELP-FLA) or visiting http://www.floridaconsumerhelp.com. 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
• Chapman Foundation

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