VERO BEACH — When people tour Camp Haven’s campus for the homeless and at-risk, they are usually vocal about two things: how impressed they are with the program itself and the beautiful hydroponic garden that greets them as they drive in. Among the supporters is Grand Harbor Community Outreach Program, Inc., whose members visited the campus recently.
“We’re truly excited about the progress Camp Haven has made in such a short period of time. By transforming the lives of these men, they’re transforming the community as a whole,” said Philanthropy Chair, Doug Sweeny. “We see their hydroponic garden as an important part of the men’s transitional process as they learn to nurture something that’s good for the earth and good for them.”
To show their support, the Outreach Program awarded Camp Haven a $3000 grant that will be used to expand the garden, allowing for the addition of fruit trees, irrigation, a shade structure and possibly a greenhouse.
“We’ve been tremendously blessed by the generosity and support of Grand Harbor Community Outreach Program,” said Camp Haven’s board president, Lalita Janke. “In addition to this grant and ones they’ve awarded us in the past, they’ve also gone above and beyond to show their support for our residents. Recently, the members decided to surprise the men by gifting each with a Christmas gift bag filled with goodies and a generous gift card.” she said. “All of this helps them to successfully integrate into the community with a renewed sense of hope and purpose.”
Camp Haven is an Indian River County transitional home that provides supportive living opportunities and education to men committed to rising out of homelessness.
To see Camp Haven’s current wish list or to find out how you can make a difference in someone’s life today, email: [email protected], call (772) 999-3625 or visit www.CampHaven.net.
To learn more about Grand Harbor Community Outreach, visit GHCOP.org.
