Hope Clubhouse of Southwest Florida Presents "Hearts of Hope"

Fort Myers, Florida, January 21, 2015 (Newswire.com) - The event will take place on Thursday, February 5th from 6-8 PM at The Clubhouse at Paseo, 11940 Palba Way in Fort Myers.  The evening will feature a silent auction and raffles, including a diamond from Dunkin’s Diamonds, as well as cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, and live music.

Proceeds from the event will benefit HOPE Clubhouse of Southwest Florida, which was formed in 2010 to help people living with severe mental illness find jobs, education, housing and friendships.

“Our ability to help people with mental illness live meaningful lives depends on the generosity and support of the local community.  This event is an opportunity for us to thank our supporters for helping us bring positive change to the lives of those living with mental illness,” said Debra Webb, CEO of HOPE Clubhouse.

Event sponsors are Bergermann Law Firm, Big Blue Shark Studios, Daniel Melvin Most Romantic Voice Productions, Dunkin’s Diamonds, Leslea Ellis, LLC, Park Royal Behavioral Health Services, Paseo, Stock Development, and UBS.  Tickets are $25 per person or $35 per couple and can be purchased by calling HOPE Clubhouse at 239-267-1777.

About HOPE Clubhouse of Southwest Florida

Hope Clubhouse has 125 active members and has served more than 270 members since its opening in March, 2010.  HOPE Clubhouse, the only one of its kind in Southwest Florida, fills a significant gap in the mental health system by offering opportunities for meaningful work, education, friendships and access to housing in a supportive, caring and dignified community setting. 

HOPE Clubhouse is based on the principle that meaningful work is critical in bringing positive change to the lives of those living with mental illness.  Clubhouse staff help “members,” as they are called, to develop work skills to enable them to return to productive employment in the community.