This fund was established in memory of Fr. Arthur Obin, OMI, who was instrumental in the founding of Holy Ground and who served as its Spiritual Director until his untimely death from cancer on January 16, 2013.
This scholarship fund will be used to support the continuing education of homeless, pregnant and parenting young women who wish to obtain the necessary education/skills to be financially independent and to be able to provide for their children.
Checks to this fund should be made payable to Holy Ground PBC (please indicate Fr. Arthur Obin, OMI Scholarship Fund in the memo section of the check), and mail to: 200 W. 20th St., Riviera Beach, FL 33404.
If you would like more information about this fund, please email us.
Press Release:
Holy Ground Shelter Establishes Fr. Arthur Obin, OMI Scholarship Fund
Riviera Beach, FL, January 21, 2013 — Holy Ground Shelter for Homeless, Inc. is
proud to announce the establishment of the Fr. Arthur Obin, OMI Scholarship Fund.
This scholarship fund will be used to support the continuing education of homeless,
pregnant and parenting teen girls with the ultimate goal of their obtaining the necessary
education/skills to be financially independent and to be able to provide for their
children.
This fund was established in memory of Fr. Arthur Obin, OMI, through a very generous
gift from dear friends of his, Joanna and Francis Hogan, who wanted to honor Fr. Obin
by continuing his legacy of caring for those most in need. Fr. Obin was instrumental in
the founding of Holy Ground. He provided Holy Ground with a meeting place,
office space, and most importantly spiritual guidance. Fr. Obin, in his life, as beloved
pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, and in his role as Pastoral Advisor of Holy
Ground, exemplified the gospel mandate of bringing the Good News to those
who are poor, to those oppressed, to those who are homeless, or without clothing and
food. His life commitment was to lift them up and he consistently challenged those
around him to do the same.
The mission of Holy Ground is to shelter and mentor homeless, pregnant and parenting teen girls and their children. Through a real-life independent living model, each client is provided an individual apartment, a team of female mentors to guide them and assistance in obtaining needed social services for their well-being. In return, clients are held to a behavioral contract which sets standards of expectation on a wide range of issues including proper childcare, budgeting, academic achievement, employment, etc.
For additional information, please contact Holy Ground at (561) 355-5040,
email our office or go to HolyGroundPBC.org. Contributions to the Fr. Arthur Obin, OMI Scholarship Fund should be mailed to 200 W. 20th Street, Riviera Beach, FL 33404.