Project H.O.P.E. | Rotary Club of Ft. Lauderdale/Cypress Creek
People of Action

Helping Others with Personal Essentials.

Project H.O.P.E. is Rotary Cypress Creek's quarterly, hands-on response to homelessness in our own backyard: real supplies, delivered in person.

150–250
Bags targeted per quarter, depending on donations
$0.85
Cost to fully stock one bag
100%
Digital gifts routed through our 501(c)(3)
About the Project

A problem we can see, and act on directly

Project H.O.P.E. exists because every member of Rotary Cypress Creek can name a corner, an underpass, or an intersection where the need is visible. So we built a response we could run ourselves, every quarter, without waiting.

Unhoused neighbors, right here

Individuals experiencing homelessness across our community often go without basic nutrition and hygiene items that most of us never have to think twice about.

A bag built for immediate use

Every kit is lightweight and practical: nutrition, hydration, and hygiene essentials that can be carried and used the same day they're received.

A mobile fleet, on the move

Members load personal vehicles and drive strategic routes through the community, distributing bags directly, face to face, on the same day we pack them.

Transparency

What's inside every bag

No filler, nothing wasted. Every item is chosen for shelf life, portability, and immediate use.

  • 1 Protein Snack Stick
    Shelf-stable protein, ready to eat
  • 1 Bottle of Water
    Essential hydration
  • 1 Fruit Snack Pouch
    A quick source of energy
  • 3 Deodorant Wipes
    Individually wrapped for hygiene on the go
  • 1 Reusable Bag
    Keeps items dry and easy to carry
Cost per fully stocked bag
$0.85

Wholesale sourcing keeps every bag lean and efficient, so more of every gift becomes more bags on the street.

$25 funds nearly 30 bags.
All digital gifts route directly through our club's 501(c)(3) foundation.

Powered by the community, driven by our members

Project H.O.P.E. runs on public generosity. Donations gathered through our mobile vehicle campaigns and community outreach fund every bag we pack, with digital gifts routing directly through our club's 501(c)(3) foundation.

You're here because you saw a magnet, a post, or a friend who cares. However you found us, the next 150–250 bags depend on what happens on this page.

How your gift moves

  • You give, right here on this page
  • Funds route through Rotary Cypress Creek's 501(c)(3) foundation
  • Members wholesale-source and pack bags each quarter
  • A mobile fleet delivers bags directly across the community