Winter 2015 - Hope House Ministries

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A Ministry Supported by the Montfort Missionaries
Vol. 24, No. 2 WINTER 2015
A Message from Fr. Frank
Dear Friends and Benefactors:
Fr. Francis
Pizzarelli,
SMM, LCSW-R, ACSW, DCSW
Executive Director-Founder/CEO
Hope House Ministries
It is hard to believe that on April 22, 2015, we
will celebrate our 35th anniversary of reaching out to the poor, broken and wounded
among us. So much has happened during
these past 35 years. We grew from a little
guesthouse on the grounds of Little Portion
Friary in Mount Sinai to our main campus on
Main Street in Port Jefferson Village. That little
house in Mount Sinai gave birth to twelve different programs that profoundly touch
countless people’s lives every day.
The heart of our work is our Community
House, which provides comprehensive care
for young people who are struggling with
life's challenges. The majority of the beds are
used to provide long-term nontraditional
comprehensive treatment for addictions.
The growing number of young men that are
entrusted to our care are suffering from opiate addiction, specifically heroin use.
The heroin epidemic last year in Suffolk
County claimed more than 365 lives. It is
claiming lives at an alarming rate across the
country. This is not a criminal issue; this is a
national health crisis that must be addressed
now!
“Light a Candle
for Jason”
Saturday,
February 28, 2015
7 p.m. EST
In early January, I went into the hospital for
what was supposed to be an ordinary procedure taking not more than an hour.
Unfortunately, due to complications, it took
more than five hours to complete that surgery. I thought initially I would be home in
two or three days, but I was in the hospital in
intensive care for more than 10 days. Every
day I feel better but it’s still a challenge.
While I was lying in intensive care unable to
sleep, I could not help but think of the countless people I have worked with who have lost
their lives because of heroin, mental health
issues and suicide. Personally, I have buried
more than 100 young people who have
senselessly lost their lives due to this unaddressed national health crisis.
As I tossed and turned, I decided I needed
to do something more. With the help of a
colleague, I made a very simple video entitled “Light a Candle for Jason.” It is an
attempt to raise people's consciousness and
awareness of this very serious health crisis
and to make people aware of the profound
connection between mental health and
opiate addiction. “Light a Candle for Jason”
is an attempt for us to acknowledge all the
Jason’s who have died due to mental health
issues and addictions and to acknowledge
the countless Jason's in the world who have
lost their way and need our support now!
As I write this column, more than 20,000 people around the world have seen the video in
11 different countries. I’m asking people from
around the world on Saturday, February 28,
2015, at 7 PM Eastern Standard Time to take
pause and light a candle for the Jason in
your life.
On Long Island we’re asking people to come
in great number to Hope House in Port
Jefferson at 7 PM on Saturday, February 28,
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31st ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF FAMILY, FRIENDS & HOPE
A HUGE SUCCESS!!
Hope House Ministries was once again
blessed with a full house at our 31st Annual
Celebration of Family, Friends & Hope, held
on December 1st, 2014, at the grand Villa
Lombardi’s Catering Hall in Holbrook.
Celebrating our 34th year of ministry, the
event raised an astounding $283,000!!
Over 650 of Hope House’s dedicated supporters celebrated together to kick off the
holiday season in a most jubilant way. It
began with the continued generosity of the
Lombardi family who, as for the past twenty
years, donated the entire catering package, presenting a truly decadent buffet
and an abundance of luscious desserts. As
always, their highly professional staff did an
exceptional job in creating an extraordinary
Artie & Barbara Morin collect their Silent Auction prizes
and memorable event, from the beautifully decorated hall to the most
attentive detail in serving the party guests. The endearing young men
of Hope House serenaded the crowd with holiday songs, and the
Naked Truth Band gave a truly engaging performance.
Our guests were also given the opportunity to participate in both a
Silent and Live Auction, which offered over 100 gift items and raised
over $31,600! Long Island’s businesses and devoted Hope House supporters were extremely generous, allowing us to offer a diverse and
irresistible selection of gifts (see our list of sponsors).
Long-time supporters Kenneth Roberts
and Kathryn Frey
Congratulations and thank you to all the devoted, hard-working volunteers, auction, journal and event sponsors, board members and our
enthusiastic guests, who made this event a wonderful success!
RAFFLE WINNERS
50/50 RAFFLE
Winner’s share was
$13,370
Johanna Hernandez
Ronkonkoma, NY
CAR RAFFLE
Dedicated volunteers Matthew LoNigro
and Jim Barker
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2015 Ford Fusion
Janet Oak
Port Jefferson Sta., NY
$500 Cash
Beverly Ayotte
Ocean City, NJ
Florence Colwell
Setauket, NY
$200 Gift Certificate
City Tire Auto Center
Mark Rose
E. Yaphank, NY
BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS
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th
house, they were accompanied by Irish favorite Geraldine
Anniversary
Celebration
& Volunteer
Appreciation
Reception
Monday,
April 22, 2015
Branagan, The Hibernian Festival Singers and their Conductor,
Liturgy of Thanksgiving
Christopher Bilella, the Celtic Twilight Christmas String Quartet
at 7:30 p.m.
Celtic Twilight Christmas Concert
Raises $100,000 at Carnegie Hall!
Iconic Irish talents Phil Coulter and Andy Cooney headlined a
stunning performance at Carnegie Hall on Monday, December
8th to benefit Hope House Ministries. Performing for a full
and the Andy Cooney Band.
We are ever so grateful to all who participated, either by
performing or as a member of the audience, and to all our
dedicated sponsors: The Barker Family; Empire National
Bank; Daniel & Harriett Freed Foundation, Inc.; Roanoke Sand
The Chapel at
St. Charles Hospital,
Port Jefferson
Followed by a Reception at
Lombardi’s On The Sound,
Port Jefferson
& Gravel; the Craig Family; Frey Family Foundation; Christmas
Magic; Dan Dooley Car Rental; Sean McDermott-Morgan
Stanley; Joy & Mark Rose; Barbara & Eric Russo; Russo, Karl,
Widmaier & Cordano, PLLC; Jack Ryan; Tritec Real Estate
Company; Tuttles Bar & Grill; Dr. John & Denise Wittpenn &
Family; and David Woods. The combined efforts enabled us
to raise over $100,000 in support of Hope House Ministries’
twelve outreach programs! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
For information and
reservations,
please contact
Joanne D’Aguanno
(631) 473-8796
or Patty Griffin
(631) 928-2377 (ext 31)
before April 15.
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BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS...
Blessing Bags
for Pax Christi
Thank you, Ever So Saucy Foods
Frank Tramontano, Owner-Executive Chef of Ever So Saucy
Foods displays one of the company’s products. Pictured (l to r): Margaret Bell, Patti Froning, and Karen Indusi.
Stephen Brazeau, Director of Wisdom House and
Associate Director of Pax Christi Hospitality Center,
expressed a deep appreciation when Karen Indusi, a
member of Beta Sigma Phi and volunteer for Hope
House Ministries, handed him 40 Blessing Bags for Pax
Christi Hospitality Center and was touched by the inspirational message and the passion of Beta Sigma Phi in
their support of Hope House Ministries.
The bags were filled with a razor, bath soap, comb,
shave cream, wash cloth, gloves, socks, shampoo,
deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, and lotion, along
with a note of inspiration for the guests of Pax Christi.
The members of Beta Sigma Phi raised the money for this
project through Yankee Candle sales and have been
supporting Hope House Ministries for over 20 years.
This year’s annual fundraiser is scheduled for Thursday,
April 16 at Villa Lombardi’s. Their theme, “Hats Off, Derby
Party” encourages their guests to wear hats or fascinators. There will be a Your Choice Auction and Gourmet
Buffet Dinner with a price of $50 per person (See pg. 9).
For more information, contact Deb DiRoma at
(631) 821-7598.
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On behalf of the residents of the Community House, we
extend our gratitude to Chef Frank, Don Vincent,
Anthony Bonna, and the entire staff at Ever So Saucy
Foods, Yaphank, NY, for their generous donation of 25
trays of vegetable lasagna and 25 trays of eggplant
parmagiana. Chef Frank explains, “We are pleased to
be a part of helping such a necessary cause. We here
at Ever So Saucy Foods hope this donation helps to
brighten the holiday and share good cheer for those in
need.” Bon Appetit!
Secret Santa 2014
A special thank you to all of those
who gave a little extra this past
holiday season while
supporting the Secret
Santa Drive. We raised
over $34,300 to support
the outreach programs of
our ministry! Thanks for
spreading the holiday
cheer to so many in need!
BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS...
Hope House Ministries’
Thank you to the
Wish List Granted...Thank You!
As a community service project for Dr. Sherlif’s PSY 150
class, students Jessica Cannone, Brittany DiNunzio,
Victoria Sapienza, Shannon McNally and Brian Olsen
(not pictured) from St. Joseph’s College (Patchogue,
NY) collected items from Hope House Ministries’ Wish List
over a period of several months. They graciously delivered the items to HHM on November 19th. We thank
these students for all the time and effort they put into this
project and we thank all who participated via their generous donation!
The 18th Annual
Breakfast Club Event
Once again, the Hope House Ministries Breakfast
Club Committee will be hosting The Breakfast Club
Event. Over the past seventeen years this important
event has attracted Long Island business people
and philanthropists who have generously
contributed over $3,127,050 to benefit Hope House
Ministries! For information on the upcoming event at
the Meadowbrook Club in Jericho, please call
Theresa Zeis in the Development Department
at (631) 473-8796.
Hernandez
Family!
Nine-year-old Rebecca Hernandez has done many
foods drives, the latest one for Hope House Ministries.
Nicholas, her seven-year-old brother, was so inspired by
her example, he organized a sock drive. The results of
these efforts were 100 pairs of socks and three truckloads of food being delivered to Hope House Ministries
by their parents, Dawn Marie and Joey on December
17th. We applaud their family commitment to helping
those in need and for being a wonderful role model for
the entire community.
Westhampton Beach
Haunted Library
On Saturday, October 25, 2014, staff and volunteers of
the Westhampton Free Library, located at 7 Library Ave.,
Westhampton Beach, held a “Haunted Library” themed
fundraiser to benefit Hope House Ministries. We are ever
so grateful for all their efforts in raising close to $100 in
support of our Ministry. Thank you!
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Father Frank’s Message- cont’d. from pg. 1
2015, to remember all those Jason’s
who have died and the growing
number of Jason’s who have
lost their way. We need to
provoke a national conversation regarding this issue,
which hopefully will ignite an
international conversation,
so we might see an end to
this horrific epidemic that is
senselessly claiming so
many young people's lives.
As I reflect on where we started
35 years ago and where we are
today, I am overwhelmed. So much of
what we have become is thanks to the thousands of benefactors who have blessed our ministry with their time, their talent and their treasure. We've
also been blessed with an extraordinary staff that continues to give more than 150% of their time and their talent to touch people's lives. It amazes me that our key
administrators have worked here for more than 25 years
and they have made a profound contribution to this
ministry that is beyond words. I am forever grateful and
in their debt.
Pax Christi, our hospitality center for the homeless for
more than 25 years, has provided more than shelter for
the thousands who have sought our assistance. The
dedicated staff provides compassion, dignity and
respect for every guest that walks through our door.
Montfort Therapeutic Residence provides comprehensive care for young people already enmeshed in the
criminal justice system. In addition to providing them
with comprehensive residential care and support for
their families, they have the opportunity of attending
Peace Academy, our junior-senior high school that provides extraordinary educational opportunities for the
growing number of adolescents who just fall between
the cracks.
Siena House was initially created to provide residential
care for pregnant women who wanted to come fullterm. We've always responded to needs that were not
being addressed. In addition to reaching out to pregnant women, Siena House has become a safe house for
women who suffer at the hands of domestic violence.
Our Counseling Center provides competent clinical
care by licensed social workers, mental health counselors and psychologists for the growing number of peo6
ple in our midst who are struggling with
mental health issues.
The Sister Jean Beagan, OP
Family and Children's Center provides comprehensive mental
health services for young children and their parents. Parental
involvement is crucial in the
treatment process.
The St. Louis de Montfort
Academy is our alternative junior-senior high school for the growing number of students that cannot find
their place in their home school districts.
There is no fee for services. We work in close
union with the sending districts, who recognize our
academic credits.
The St. Maximillian Kolbe Center for Addictions provides
assessments and a rigorous program of outpatient treatment for those battling addictions. All that is asked is
that the person who seeks our services be motivated
and willing to commit oneself to treatment.
All of these programs have developed during these past
35 years as we have continuously tried to respond to the
urgent needs of people at risk in our midst. If we have
been effective in a large way, it is due to your extraordinary generosity and support these past 35 years.
On April 22, 1980, our journey began in the Chapel of
Infant Jesus at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson at a
Mass of Thanksgiving. Thirty-five years later, we will gather once again at the Chapel of Infant Jesus at St.
Charles Hospital on April 22, 2015, for a 7:30 PM Mass of
Thanksgiving. Everyone is invited to celebrate this profound anniversary. I urge you to please join us if you can.
It is my small way of saying thank you for all that you've
done for us these past three decades.
Be assured of my continued prayers for you and your
families at all of my Masses. Thank you for making such
a profound difference in my life and this ministry.
Forever grateful,
Fr. Francis Pizzarelli, SMM, LCSW-R, ACSW, DCSW
Executive Director-Founder/CEO
Hope House Ministries
Hope House Ministries
Invites You to
The Thirteenth Annual
Honoring
Endowment Fund Event
Fr. Francis Pizzarelli
SMM, LCSW-R, ACSW, DCSW
Executive Director-Founder, CEO
Hope House Ministries
Thursday, March 12, 2015
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Villa Lombardi’s, Holbrook, NY
Gourmet Buffet Dinner
Dress: Business Attire
Music: Mendolia Musical Productions
JAR JAZZ TRIO
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3rd Annual Event to Benefit Hope House Ministries
2015
Thursday, June 4, 2015
6-10pm
RUVO Restaurant & Bar
Gift Baskets & More! Food, Beer, Wine, Soda included!
$50 minimum donation/ticket
2015
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Beta Sigma Phi Xi Master Chapter Presents
Our Annual Fundraiser to Benefit Hope House Ministries
It’s a “Pinewood
Derby®-Style” Horse Race
Party hosted by Horsin’
Around-K & I Productions
for a Fun Racing event.
Hats Off
Derby
Dinner/Auction
arty
P
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Start designing your
Derby Hat and get
ready for an exciting
evening of racing!
6:30 - 10:30pm
Villa Lombardi’s, 877 Main St., Holbrook, NY
Ticket Price: $50.00 per person
(Includes Full Gourmet Buffet)
For more information, call Theresa @ (631) 473-8796,
Deb @ (631) 821-7598 or Liz @ (631) 821-6518.
Xi Master’s Beta Sigma Phi “Hats Off Derby Party” and “Your Choice” Auction
Registration Form - Your registration and payment is due March 24, 2015. Thank You!
o YES! Please send me _________ tickets @ $50.00 ea.
o I cannot attend, but I would like to make a donation to your event
$__________
$__________
Please include names of your guests (tables of 10-12)
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Your name and address:________________________________________________________________________
Please mail your check payable to “Beta Sigma Phi” along with this form to:
Theresa Zeis, P.O. Box 358, Port Jefferson, NY 11777- 0358. Your tickets will be mailed to you.
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24th Annual Hope House Ministries
Golf Classic
Monday, May 11, 2015
Port Jefferson Country Club
Breakfast & Dinner by
Lombardi’s On The Sound
Lunch on the course by
Pace’s Steak House
Lunch compliments of Pace’s Steak House
Limited Field - Register Early
Registration Form
o Golf Individual - $350
o Golf Foursome - $1,400 per Foursome
(includes 1 tee sign & 12 raffle tickets)
o Dinner only - $100 per person
o I am unable to play, but would
like to contribute. $_______________
Registration accepted on a first come first served basis.
Green Fees & Golf Cart
Mid-Game Refreshments
Golf Awards
Locker Room Facilities
Please list player information below:
Name___________________________________
Company________________________________
Address_________________________________
City/State/Zip_____________________________
NOTE: Proper attire & spikeless shoes are required.
Phone__________________________________
Name___________________________________
Hope House Ministries
GOLF CLASSIC
Sponsorship Opportunities
o Golf Tee Sign
Address_________________________________
City/State/Zip_____________________________
$150
Phone__________________________________
Text_____________________________________________
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o
o
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Dinner
Green Fees
Breakfast
Cocktail Hour
Carts
Company________________________________
$5,000
$5,000
$2,500
$2,500
$1,500
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o
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o
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Awards
Locker Room
Golf Balls
Golf Prizes
Golf Supplies
$1,500
$1,500
$1,000
$1,000
$500
Name___________________________________
Company________________________________
Address_________________________________
City/State/Zip_____________________________
Phone__________________________________
Name___________________________________
Name____________________________________Amt. Enclosed $________
Address______________________________________________________
City/State/Zip__________________________________________________
Phone_______________________________________________________
Additional Information, Call: (631) 473-8796
or email: hhmterry@optonline.net
Mail to: Hope House Ministries, Development Department
PO Box 358, Port Jefferson, NY 11777-0358 or visit our website www.hhm.org
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Company________________________________
Address_________________________________
City/State/Zip_____________________________
Phone__________________________________
Mail to: Hope House Ministries
Development Department
PO Box 358, Port Jefferson, NY 11777-0358
The 15th Annual Montauk We Hope
Bike Tour Raised over $25,000!
Thanks to the staff of TRITEC Real Estate Company and many Hope House
Ministries volunteers, the Annual Montauk We Hope Bike Tour was a huge success!
On September 6th, over 300 riders
joined in for the day of fun and fitness! As a result of the generosity
of individuals and businesses that
offered their time and monetary
assistance, the 2014 event raised
over $25,000 in support of
our ministry.
Mark Your Calendars
16th Annual
“Montauk We Hope”
Bike Tour
Saturday,
September 12, 2015
5th Annual
This event was created in 2000 by
TRITEC Real Estate Company as a
way to improve the health and
well-being of its employees while
making a positive contribution to
the local community. Inspired by
the support and commitment of the entire TRITEC staff,
Montauk We Hope officially became a New York State
501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization in 2002.
Over the past number of years, Hope House Ministries has been
very fortunate to receive the support from events such as the
Montauk We Hope Bike Tour. We would like to extend our thanks
once again to all the volunteers and benefactors who support
this event!
Rally For Hope
Tennis Charity Event
to Benefit Hope House Ministries
Saturday, March 28, 6-11pm
Eastern Athletic Club, Blue Point, Long Island
Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles Tournament
Game Court with a Pro for non tournament players
$110 per doubles team • $40 for non tournament players
Food and Drinks included
For more information and to register, please contact
Michael Hoffner at (516) 306-6679 or mbhoffner@gmail.com
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Thank You to our 2014 Holiday Party Sponsors
We wish to thank all of our event sponsors, auction and journal donors for their kindness and generosity!
Aboff's
Adkins, Linda & Tom
Advance Auto Parts
Adventureland LI
Agway
Alexander Tuthill Funeral Home
Allstate-Donald Mackenzie
Allstate-Larry Darcey
Altebrando Family
AM Sutton Associates
Amici Restaurant
Anderson, George
Apple Entertainment
April Salon & Spa
Aragona's Pizzeria
Arnold Palmer Enterprises
Arthur Edwards Pool & Spa Centre
Atlantis Health Network
Auto Zone
Avino’s Italian Table
Bagel-Deli Gourmet
Bagels Your Way Café
Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard
Bancker Electric
Barker Family
Bartolotto, Deacon Joseph & Mildred
Bean & Bagel Café
Beers, Burgers, Desserts
Bella Gusto Ristorante
Belle Shear
Bellport Jewelers & Rarities
Bellport Stationery
Benchwarmers Tavern & Grill
Benjamin Craig, L.Ac.
Beta Sigma Phi XI Master Chapter
Beyond the Thimble Quilting Center
Bicks Auto Mat, Inc.
Blond Restaurant & Bar
Blue Water Boat Brokers
Boardwalk Games
Bohemia Garden Center, Inc.
Bove Industries, Inc.
Breathe Inspirational Gifts
Breathe the Spa
Bregy, Jeanne
Brennan, Peggy
Brian’s Tropical Aquarium & Pets
Broad Hollow Theatre Co.
Brookhaven Locksmiths, Inc.
Bruhn, Donald
Bryant Funeral Home
Budget Buy & Sell, Inc.
Bunai, Michelle & Rob
Bunty’s Jewelry
C. M. Richey Electrical Contractors, Inc.
C.P. La Manno's
Café Castello Restaurant & Pizzeria
Callegari, Dotty & Paul
Campani & Schwarting Architects
Cappy’s Carpets
Captain’s Lady
Cara Mia
Carmody’s Restaurant & Public House
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Carnival Restaurant-Pizzeria
Caruso’s
Casa Vino/Siliato Liquors
Castello di Borghese
Celadon Home, Giovanni Naso Interiors
Celauro, Judith & Gasper
Cherches, Dr. Mark
Cinco de Mayo
Circle M Beverage
City Tire Auto Center
Clare Rose Inc.
Clarke, Maureen & James
CM Performing Arts Center
Cooperage Inn
Coram Country Lanes
Coram Materials Corp.
Country Fair Entertainment Park
Cow Palace
Coyle, Barbara & Tom
Cradle of Aviation Museum
Craig Family
CreativeFx
Crosby, Lucille
Dahm, Rev. Paul Joseph
Danielle’s Hair Station
Daughters of Wisdom
Dave & Busters of Long Island
Deks American Restaurant & Tap Room
Desmond’s Restaurant & Lounge
Diamond Jewelers
DiFazio Power & Electric
Diggers Fine Food & Spirts
Domas-Hulsburg, Anne
Donahue, Toni & Denis
Donna Lanza Physical Therapy, PC
Donovan, Mary & Tom
Dusty Attic
Dutch Girl Cleaners
East End Shirt Co.
Echo Interiors
Ecolin Jewelers
Elements
Empire National Bank
Famous Footwear
Fontana, Mary and Richard
Federer, Roger
Finders Keepers
Finks Country Farm
Flame Fine Cigars & Smoking Lounge
Flowers on Broadway
Folks, Barbara & Joe
Forte’s Wading River Florist
Frey Family Foundation
Fuccillo Family
Fullam, MaryEllen & Martin
Fun4All
Funky OM Yoga
Fusilli Pizzeria Ristorante
Gardens to Go, Priscilla Jahier
George’s Kitchen
Gerber, Kathleen
Gingerbread University
Golden Chopsticks
Gould, Rose
Graceful Rose Restaurant
Grandelli, Regina
Greco, Dianne
Greek Island Diner
Grumpy Jack’s Sports Bar & Grill
Handy Pantry
Harbor Crab Co. Restaurant & Marina
Harry & David
Hartlin Inn
Heil, Arlene
Henry, Dr. Walter & Nancy
Hilton Garden Inn, Riverhead
Holiday Inn Express, Riverhead
Hollywood Salon & Day Spa
Hotel Indigo
House of Style Hair Salon
HPP Rinx, Inc.
Indusi, Dr. Joseph P. & Karen
Infant Jesus RC Church
Inland Printing Co., Inc.
Iovine, Louis & Gloria
It's Only Natural
J&R’s Steakhouse-Calverton
J&R’s Steakhouse-Rocky Point
Jewelry Hospital
Joe’s Crab Shack
Jo-Mil Insurance Agency
Joseph Kent Salon
Joseph Kessel Automotive
Jovic, Teresa
Karl, Francis X.
Keane, Michael
Keating, Vincent
Kelly’s Cut & Co.
Kent, Dr. Warren L.
Knapp Swezey Foundation Inc.
Koontz, Dean
La Bonne Boulangerie
La Combe Salon
La Margherita
Land & Sea • Fish & Lobster
Seafood Restaurant
Landscapes Unlimited
LaPlage
Laser Kingdom
Lasting Seasons
Lasting Treasures
LaValle, Senator Kenneth P.
Law Firm of Saundra M. Gumerove,
Esq. PC
Law Offices of Jacoby & Jacoby
Leeds Corporation of LI
LeMarc's Hallmark
Lenox
lia sofia jewelry-Lucy Jackson
Linda Edgar & Family
Living Well Essentials
Lobster Roll “Northside”
London & Indusi, Attys. at Law
Long Island Museum of American History &
Carriages
Long Island Science Center
Lori’s Originals
Lou’s Rocky Point Upholsterers
Louis Segreto 26 Foundation
Lululemon Athletica
Mac Arthur, Laura
Macomber, Debbie
Maggio Sanitation Services
Main Street Italian Bistro
Mama Lisa
Manzi Homes East LLC
Manzoni Real Estate
Margaret’s Florist
Mario’s Restaurant & Bar
Maritime Explorium
Mar-Kay’s Wine & Liquor
Martha Clara Vineyards
Mary Kay Cosmetics-Cindy Barrow
Massage Envy
Matt’s One Stop
May's Farm and Greenhouse
McNulty’s Ice Cream Parlor
Michelangelo Pizzeria & Restaurant
Milano Pizza
Milburn Carpet One
Miller Beach Surf Club
Miller Place Pastaria
Mirabella, Anthony
MJS Foundation, Inc.
Moloney’s Funeral Home
Monastero Architecture
Montfort Spiritual Center
Monticciolo Company
Movieland Cinemas
Nancy Burner & Associates, P.C.
National Floral Design
New York Giants
New York Jets
New York Lizards Lacrosse
New York Rangers
Newbridge Coverage Corp.
Nichols Stained Glass
Norberg, Susan
North & Rose Salon and Bridal Studio
North Country Kids Family Hair Salon
North Country Surgical
North Fork Community Theatre
North Shore Beverage
North Shore Jewelers
Northeast Christian Bookstore
Northside Delicatessen & Caterers
NTRIGUE Hair Studio
O Sole Mio
O.B. Davis Funeral Home
O’Brien Group, LLC
O’Brien, Carrie & Dan
Oheka Castle
Ophthalmic Consultants of LI
Osaka Japanese Restaurant
Our Lady of the Island Shrine
Outback Steakhouse
Owen Petersen & Co., LLP
Pace’s Steak House
Palamara, Frank
Palleschi, Virginia Nolan
Pampered Chef-Shannon Russell
Panera Bread
Party Hardy
Parzer, Jen & Harald
Pascucci, Christopher & Silvana
Pasta Pasta
Patchogue Theatre
PBX Store
Pellegrino Pizza & Catering
Pentimento
Petrie, Mr. & Mrs. Charles T.
Petrone, Celia
Pflieger, Deborah
Phil’s Restaurant
Pindar Wine Store
PJ Cinemas
PK Metals
Platinum Salon & Spa
Pole Position Raceway
Port Jefferson Bowl
Port Jefferson Florist
Port Jefferson Liquors
Port Jefferson Sporting Goods
Porters on the Lane Restaurant
Progressive Waste Solutions of LI, Inc.
Psychotherapy & Social Work
Concepts-Bonnie D. Haley
Racanelli Realty Services Inc.
Ramp Ford
Richard & Mary Morrison Foundation
Naked Truth Band
Richard E. Capri Foundation
Ridgewood Savings Bank
Riley, Anne Marie
Roanoke Vineyards
Robinson’s Tea Room
Rocky Point Funeral Home
Rocky Point Jewelers
Rocky Point Townhouse Diner
Rose, Sally & Ric
Royal Collision Corp.
Russo Karl Widmaier & Cordano, PLLC
Russo, Barbara & Eric
Sally Beauty Store
Salon Experts
Salsa Salsa
Sandmann, Taryn
Sassy Salads at Bagel Lady Café
Savino’s Hideaway Restaurant
Schoen, Josephine & Robert
Sea Basin Restaurant
Sea Creations
Serrentino, Dr. Jennifer
Setauket Floral Design
Setauket Frame Shop
Setauket Pastaria
Sew Heavenly-Lillian Von Braun
Shoreham Florist
Sidewalk Alley Art & Framing Inc.
Siebert, Denise & George
Silvestri, Carol & Tom
Skillman, Pamela & Stephen
Sonny’s Gift ‘N’ Collectibles
Sorrentino, Valerie & Frank
Spa Belle Meade/Suffolk Plastic Surgeons
Spiro’s
Spring Hill Suites by Marriott
Spring Lake Golf Club
St. Louis de Montfort Church
St. Raymond’s RC Church
Stacy’s Finds/Pattern Finders
Starbucks Coffee Co.
Steinbrecher, Irma
Strathmore Bagels
Studio 347 Hair Salon
Suffolk County National Bank
Sureau Family
Sweets & Scoops
Swim King
Tanger Outlets
Tapestry Salon & Spa
Taylor Rental-Port Jefferson Station
Teresa’s Family Cleaning
The Branch Funeral Home
The Burger Shack
The Clausen Agency, Inc.
The Estee Lauder Companies, Inc.
The Gateway Performing Arts Center
of Suffolk County
The Gift Corner
The Jewelry Box & Gift Shoppe
The Painted Canvas
The Red Bench
The Red Sled Christmas Shoppe, Inc.
The S&B Girls
The Secret Garden
The Shade Shop
The Shoe Fits
The Spa @ Bellport
The Steam Room
The Suffolk Theatre
The Thirsty Cellar
Theatre Three
Thomas Martin Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Three Village Inn
Tilda's Bake Shop
Timeless Treasures
Toast
TOLA.
Town & Country Market
Travel Trends
Tricia's Step “N” Style
TRITEC Real Estate Co.
Tropicana Casino & Resort
TSLI/HHB
Tucci, Joan & Frank
Tuscany Gourmet Market
Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace
UNICO National-Brookhaven Chapter
Unique Cleaners
Vanity Fair
Verruto Family
Villa D’Oro Jewelers
Village Way
Vitale, Suzanne & Richard
Wading River Pizza
Weld, Diane
Wild by Nature
William Charles Printing Co.
William F. Glass, Jr.-Atty. at Law
Wind Watch Golf & Country Club
Winkler, Kurtz & Winkler, LLP
Wood Kingdom
Wylde Liquors
Yarusso, Mary & Tony
You, Me & Tea
Z Pita Café
Zammataro, Vincent
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Planned Giving
Do you have a life insurance policy that you no longer
need? Are you in the process of finalizing your last will
and testament? If so, considering a gift to Hope
House that will live on in perpetuity may be a great way to
realize your charitable giving goals while helping the
thousands in need that we serve each month.
For information on these and other planned giving options
please call the Development Department at (631) 473-8796.
&Clip & Save &
Wish List...
Below are items that HHM is in need of
throughout our outreaches. If you are
able to donate any of these items,
please call Joanne D’Aguanno at
(631) 473-8796. As always, thank you
for your generosity and support!
❏ Bath Towels
(new or gently used)
❏ Cleaning Products
Now there’s a way to help us when you’re online.
Please check out the following websites which
can support Hope House Ministries:
goodsearch.com
justgive.org • igive.org
networkforgood.org
As always we thank you for your support!
HHM: the Living Tribute Program
Through the years an increasing number of families have found satisfaction in honoring
loved ones by donations made to Hope House Ministries.
The memory of a loved one will live through the thoughtful gift donated by a friend,
relative or associate. This gift will assist us in our mission to provide compassionate and
competent care for the poor, the marginal and wounded among us.
Please make your check payable to Hope House Ministries or you may submit your
donation via PayPal at www.hhm.org. For further information, please call the
Development Department at (631) 473-8796. All gifts are tax deductible.
Hope House Ministries:
The Living Tribute Program
Enclosed is my gift of:
o $10 o $25 o $50 o $100 o Other $______________
❏ Combs
❏ Copy Paper 8-1/2 x 11
❏ Detergent Pods
❏ Dishwashing Liquid
❏ Disposable Bowls
❏ Disposable Cups (hot & cold)
❏ Disposable Plates
❏ Disposable Razors
❏ Fabric Softener
❏ Garbage Bags 13 gal. & 39 gal.
❏ Men’s Clothing
❏ Men’s Deodorant
❏ Men’s Socks
❏ Men’s Underwear
❏ Napkins
❏ Notebooks
❏ Paper Towels
o Memorial (Name of Deceased )___________________________________________
❏ Peanut Butter
o Wedding
o Holiday
o Thank You
o Anniversary
o Get well
o Graduation
❏ Plastic Tableware
o Birthday
o To Honor Parents/Others
o Other ___________________
Name of honoree for above donation _______________________________________
NOTE: Your thoughtful remembrance will be acknowledged. A tribute card will
be sent to the person or family you designate. The amount of the gift will not
be disclosed.
Your Name __________________________________________________________________
❏ Real Silverware
❏ Shaving Cream
❏ Soap
❏ Sponges
Your Address /Town __________________________________________________________
❏ Toilet Paper
NAME OF PERSON OR FAMILY TO SEND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR THE ABOVE DONATION
❏ Toothbrushes
Name_______________________________________________________________________
❏ Trial-size Toothpaste
Address/Town _______________________________________________________________
o Send more envelopes
Mail to: Hope House Ministries, PO Box 358, Port Jefferson, NY 11777-0358
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❏ Twin Sheets & Pillowcases
o Vacuums
Volunteer
Corner
Editor
Theresa Zeis
Layout & Design
Deborah A. DiRoma, CreativeFX
email: ddiroma@optonline.net
Hope House Ministries
PO Box 358
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Pictured: Volunteers Diane Crocker, Jennifer Parzer, Linda Dolan,
Linda Johnson, and Joanne D’Aguanno, Hope House Ministries’
Director of Volunteer Services
It certainly is no secret how grateful we are to the extraordinary volunteers who support us by blessing our ministry with their time and talent
in countless ways, and these dedicated women are no exception!
Linda Dolan, Linda Johnson, Jennifer Parzer and Diane Crocker have
been working tirelessly for the past eight years to create the beautiful baskets for the Silent Auction that our guests bid on at the Annual Hope
House Celebration of Family, Friends & Hope. This year the Auctions
raised over an amazing $31,600!
Undoubtedly, it is no easy task blending gift certificates and gift items to
find the perfect combination for over 100 gift baskets and items; however, these enthusiastic ladies make it look easy as well as beautiful! Basket
making starts in September. They come after work, in between their children’s dance classes and track meets, and on weekends. Each one of their
children have joined in and helped, thus making it a real family affair.
MAIN PHONE &
COUNSELING CENTER:
(631) 928-2377
hhmjanet@outlook.com
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE:
(631) 473-8796
FAX: (631) 828-8818
www.hhm.org
hhmdevelop@optonline.net
For questions regarding tax deductions,
please refer to the Internal Revenue
Service Publication 526 entitled
Charitable Contributions.
If you no longer wish to receive
our newsletter, please contact the
Development Department
at (631) 473-8796 or e-mail
hhmterry@optonline.net
Always willing to get involved, Linda Dolan and Linda Johnson also volunteer at the Hope House Annual Golf Outing in May.
Prefer to look at
our news online?
We are extremely grateful to these amazing ladies for all the hours of
hard work, creativity and their tireless efforts that support our ministry.
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of so many.
Check us out at www.hhm.org,
use the News Tab and
select the newsletter issue
that you’d like to read.
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Mark your Calendars!
March 2015
13th Annual Endowment Fund Event
Thursday, March 12
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Held at Villa Lombardi’s,
Holbrook, NY
Contact: Theresa Zeis
(631) 473-8796
Rally for Hope Tennis Tournament
Saturday, March 28,
6:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Held at Eastern Athletic Club,
Blue Point, NY
Contact: Michael Hoffner
(516) 306-6679
April 2015
Beta Sigma Phi “Hats Off”
Derby Party
Dinner/Auction Fundraiser
Thursday, April 16, 6:30 p.m.
Held at Villa Lombardi’s,
Holbrook, NY
Contact: Deb DiRoma
(631) 821-7598
Hope House Ministries
Overdose Prevention
Endeavor
Opioid Overdose
Responder Training
Date To Be Announced
In this free workshop, participants will
learn the essentials of opioid overdose
prevention, will receive certification as
Trained Overdose Responders, and will
receive overdose response kits that
include naloxone (Narcan).
Presented By:
Jennifer Serrentino, MD
James Murdocco, BSc
Port Jefferson EMS
Please call (631) 928-2377
for more information.
Self Help Meetings
at Hope House Ministries
Call for times and locations:
(631) 928-2377
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Hope House Ministries
35th Anniversary Celebration &
Volunteer Appreciation Reception
Wednesday, April 22, 7:30 p.m.
The Chapel at St. Charles Hospital
Reception follows at
Lombardi’s on the Sound,
Port Jefferson, NY
Contact: Joanne D’Aguanno
(631) 473-8796 or Patty Griffin
(631) 928-2377 ext. 31
before April 15
Kathryn Smith – Direct from Ireland
Concert to Celebrate Hope House’s
35th Anniversary
Saturday, April 25, 7:30 p.m.
Held at St. Louis de Montfort Church
Sound Beach, NY
Contact: Janet Brennan
(631) 928-2377 ext. 22
May 2015
Annual Golf Outing
Monday, May 11
Held at Port Jefferson Country
Club/Lombardi’s on the Sound
Port Jefferson, NY
Contact: Theresa Zeis
(631) 473-8796
June 2015
Hope Sings
Thursday, June 4, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Ruvo Restaurant & Bar
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Contact: Mary Timmons
(631) 745-7266
Breakfast Club Event
Tuesday, June 9, 8 a.m.
Held at Meadowbrook Club
Jericho, NY
Contact: Theresa Zeis
(631) 473-8796
September 2015
Montauk We Hope Bike Tour
Saturday, September 12
Beginning at TRITEC Real Estate,
East Setauket
Contact: TRITEC (631) 751-0300
November 2015
Annual Celebration of Family,
Friends & Hope
Monday, Nov. 30
7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Held at Villa Lombardi’s, Holbrook
Contact: Theresa Zeis
(631) 473-8796
December 2015
The Magic of Christmas Concert
Thursday, December 10
featuring The New York Tenors
Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage
at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY
Contact: (516)-798-3014
Please tune into
Telecare as
Fr. Francis Pizzarelli, SMM
hosts the
Another way to give.
Check out our website
at
www.hhm.org
Generation
Hope Show
for the opportunity to make
your gifts online using PayPal.
Monday 3:30pm,
Tuesday 9pm,
Wednesday 3:30pm,
Thursday 4pm,
Friday 1:30pm, Saturday 11pm