Projects

Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday… We love the holidays. However, sometimes in the stress of buying gifts or planning the perfect event, the true spirit of community gets lost. That is why Giving Tuesday was created. Giving Tuesday takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving of each...

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Mosaic awards grant to help end Senior Hunger

It had been a tough week for James. Each day brought a new challenge. The cost of everything seemed to increase, while his health continued to decline. It was impossible to make ends meet with an annual income of less than $5,000. He never imagined that, at his age,...

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NU-HOPE Tree of Hope for Seniors

You can spread love and joy to local seniors this holiday season. How? Become a giving-partner in the NU-HOPE Tree of Hope for Seniors project! NU-HOPE Elder Care Services has identified a group of seniors who could use a little ‘extra cheer’ this holiday season. Each...

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Social Projects and Partnerships

NU-HOPE Elder Care Services provides a variety of weekly services in the homes of seniors.  These services provide the basic care that seniors need in order to safely remain in their own homes. However, life is about much more than just the basics. NU-HOPE...

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Youth Leadership and Engagement Program

Many people know NU-HOPE Elder Care Services primarily through the direct-services we provide. However, our mission statement actually has 3 other key components: Education, Leadership and Advocacy. While direct-services focus on the current needs of seniors,...

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NU-HOPE FALL CELEBRATION

🍁 Join Us for a Fall Celebration at the NU-HOPE Sebring Thrift Store! 🎃 Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and come celebrate the season with us at the NU-HOPE Sebring Thrift Store. This special event will feature: Cotton candy,...

NU-HOPE Fall Celebration!

Join NU-HOPE's Sebring Thrift Store as they mark the changing of the season with a fun Fall Celebration! There will be clowns, animal balloons, sno-cones, hot dogs, and SPECIAL SALES! It's a great opportunity to show off your fun costumes- young and old- while finding...

RFP for Food Vendors

NU-HOPE Elder Care ServicesINVITATION TO BID NU-HOPE Elder Care Services, Inc. is issuing an Invitation to Bid for the preparation and delivery of frozen, cold plated, bulk and shelf-stable meals for our congregate and home delivered meal programs in Hardee and...

Avon Park Meal & Activity Center Re-opens!

NU-HOPE’s Avon Park Senior Meal and Activity Center, located right between City Hall and the Tax Collector’s Office, is finally re-opening! This site offers free breakfast and lunches for seniors, as well as activities such as arts, crafts, exercise and speakers- all...

HGTV Fans can Change Lives

HGTV Hometown Takeover Fans- Did you know that you can 'Take Home' a part of Sebring? Buy your unique sourvenir from NU-HOPE Elder Care Services' Sebring Thrift Store! When you buy a keepsake of your trip from the NU-HOPE Sebring Thrift Store, your purchase supports...

NU-HOPE’s 2025 Golf Tournament

Attention all golfers! The 50th Anniversary NU-HOPE Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 12th at the Pinecrest Golf Club in Avon Park. This event is a four-person scramble with handicapped flights. Registration will begin at 7:00 am, with a shotgun start at...

Go Mad at Mad Hatters Day!

NU-HOPE Elder Care Services is excited to invite the community to its upcoming MAD HATTERS DAY, a creative fundraiser dedicated to supporting seniors in Highlands and Hardee County. This engaging event will be held on Saturday, September 14th, at the NU-HOPE Thrift...

When Crisis Strikes, NU-HOPE is There

When a broken pipe flooded Groves Senior Apartments, over 100 seniors found themselves in a desperate situation. The flooding happened at sun up with no warning. Many were rushed to a local hotel in just their pajamas and slippers, with no access to their belongings....

Introducing Connect Together Now

Every May, we celebrate National Older Americans Month, a time to recognize the invaluable contributions of our older residents and honor their wisdom, resilience, and vitality. This year’s national theme, "Powered by Connection," highlights the importance of social...