GREAT NEWS...
As you've probably heard, Raising Hope and Eckerd have merged! Our new name is Eckerd Raising Hope. During the past eight years, our Resource Room in Pinellas has been used more than 10,000 times! This would not have been possible without the help and support of our community. Many foster children's lives were made better because of your generosity. We are proud of the number of children supported by our Resource Room and the quality of the items given to each child. Now, with our merger with Eckerd, more children can be reached and supported...not only here in our area, but in other areas in Florida and across the nation. Eckerd serves the needs of at-risk kids in six states.
We hope that you will continue your support of the foster kids in our community. All contributions can be designated for the Resource Room location you would like to help...Pinellas, Pasco, or Hillsborough. A majority of our board will sit on the Eckerd Raising Hope advisory board and will continue to be involved with the Eckerd Raising Hope operation.
For more information about the merger, please see the attached download of the Merger Announcement Letter. Should you have questions regarding the merger or would like to help in some way (by volunteering, donating items, holding a drive, etc), please feel free to contact Kim Greenleaf (727-409-4354); Jeanne Davis (727-638-2602) or April Putzulu (727-461-1236, ext 3331).
We thank you for your support of Raising Hope over the past eight years. Together, we are making a difference in a child's life!