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Heather's Story

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Born and raised in Plant City, Heather earned her education degree from the University of South Florida in 1999. After moving to Lakeland as a young adult, she became a successful and well-loved teacher at Valleyview Elementary and South McKeel Elementary Academy where read more...

Heather's Hope Board of Directors

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Heather’s Hope Foundation strongly believes that every woman and child has the right to live a healthy, safe, and fulfilling life free of fear and abuse. It is our desire, through fundraising efforts such as golf tournaments, 5k runs, wine festivals, etc. to establish programs in the areas of read more...

Sponsorship and Donors

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We would like to thank all of our gracious Sponsors and Donors for their generous support. Without them, the efforts of the foundation would not be possible. Heather's Hope is an I.R.C 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and your donation is tax deductible.  Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. If you are interested in making a donation, please make your read more...

Community Projects

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Heather’s Hope Foundation holds one major fundraiser each year which is our Purple Ribbon 5K Race/Walk around Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland.  We assist our local women’s shelter, Peace River Center by purchasing needed items for them. We also work with Heartland for Children sponsoring a play in our local high schools about teen dating abuse .

We have a spokesperson who is available to speak for various clubs and events. Raising awareness of domestic violence is our mission and raising monies helps us to help our local shelter and present scholarships to deserving graduating seniors in our local high schools.  We have distributed domestic violence posters to many business owners for posting with hotline numbers available. We have donated to various victims funds and to organizations such as Lighthouse Ministries.  Our heartfelt desire is to be a channel for help for victims and to do all we can to raise awareness of this horrific crime. 

Carolyn Hennecy: Our Guest Speaker

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In 2008 Carolyn’s memoirs, Orange Blossom Wishes: Child Molested, Woman Abused ─ Her Victorious Journey to Freedom, was published. She successfully addresses emotional trauma and devastation, while peppering this autobiography with light-hearted southern charm. With powerful conviction, she establishes the important roles laughter and faith played in her healing and restoration. Since the book’s release read more...

Quick Links

CADV: NATIONAL
CADV: FLORIDA
LOVE IS RESPECT
PEACE RIVER CENTER
SAVIN ONLINE
ACTIVE.com
LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES

Hotlines

Polk County
Domestic Abuse Hotline
(863) 413-2700

Hillsborough County
Domestic Abuse Hotline
(813) 247-7233

Teen Dating Abuse Hotline
(866) 331-9474

Local Domestic Abuse Hotline
(863) 413-2700