The Bender Family Campus, Stuart

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A white single-story house with blue flowerpots sits behind a curved driveway, surrounded by large leafy trees and a well-maintained green lawn—perfect for hosting kids charity events on a sunny day.

Jul 15, 2025 | Campuses

Thanks to the vision and generosity of John & Bobbi Erbey, our Stuart campus has been named, serving as a cornerstone for Place of Hope’s growing impact.

Lichtenberger Family Village:

The original section of the campus serving children in foster care, single moms with kids, families in the community, and providing enrichment and education services.

Gray Family Victory Center

  • Headquarters for all administration, advancement and programs for the Treasure Coast

Berlin Family Charitable Foundation “Mommy & Me” Cottages

  • Transitional housing for single mothers with children, human trafficking survivors, and preventing homelessness.

Marshall & Vera Lea Rinker Neighborhood Foster Care Cottage

  • Faith-based, family-style neighborhood foster care for up to six children.

The Boswell Family Education & Enrichment Academy

  • Tutoring, mentoring, life-skills classes, leadership development, and scholarships.

Lane Family Village:

The expansion section of the campus providing two of four complexes each with 8 residences serving aged-out foster youth, homeless youth, human trafficking survivors and single mothers with children, as well as our Shade Tree Family Outreach program.

Snyder Family Residences made possible by John & Bobbi Erbey (8 Residences)

  • Residences: Chuck & Diane Hanlon, Gary & Vivienne Player Foundation, Helping Hands Foundation, Ambassador Impact (A & B Residences), Johnny & Terry Gray, Andrew & Robin Hunt Philanthropic Fund, William Lichtenberger & Robert Weissman

Smith Brothers Family Foundation Residences (8 Residences)

  • Residences: Berardo Family, The Booth Foundation, Senator Gayle Harrell
    Five residences currently available for naming.

Morgridge Family Foundation Compassion Center

  • Expanding our Shade Tree Family Outreach Program to reach thousands annually with food, clothing, and material aid, family strengthening initiatives, child abuse and homelessness prevention and advocacy.

The Lane Family Village The Lichtenberg Family Village (Community Foundation of Martin & St. Lucie)

To apply for our Villages of Hope program, please follow the steps below

Step 1: Open the application below

VOH New Application

Step 2: Fill out the form online, before downloading it.
Step 3: Download the form, send it to [email protected]

 
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Watercolor painting of a light blue house with white trim, a large tree in front, green lawn, flower beds, and a paved driveway under a bright sky—perfect for inspiring support for charities for children or a kids charity. Watercolor painting of a white, one-story building labeled Boswell Family Educational Enrichment Academy—a nonprofit for children—with palm trees, flower beds, and American and Florida flags in front, set under a blue sky with light clouds. A watercolor painting of a yellow, single-story house with a white roof, lush green lawns, colorful flower beds, and small palm trees—perfect for a kids charity or other nonprofit for children—set under a bright blue sky.

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Their concern and care for the kids is very obvious. The staff are dedicated to their well-being, adjustment, and advancement. The local business community is tremendous in its support for the mission. All in all, a Godsend for these young people. Keep up the good work, and God bless you all.

Andy G.

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