Project Hope to be recognized on national live TV

Project Hope for the Homeless is receiving a $1,000 philanthropic award that will be revealed nationally on live television on April 3 by the Home Shopping Network cable channel.

The award will be provided by the philanthropic arm of the Home Shopping Network, named HSN Cares, as part of an annual $1,000 a day giveaway campaign. HSN Cares donates $1,000 every day during the month of April to charities across the country.

HSN Cares selected Project Hope for the Homeless from a pool of thousands of entries it received from customers. Madison Township resident Tamarie Carmack nominated Project Hope, which is based in Painesville Township, and shared her inspiring story about

volunteering with the organization.

“When I started volunteering for Project Hope, I didn’t realize it would become a pivotal moment in my life,” Carmack said. “The moment I met these lovely people who were experiencing homelessness, I realized that a family illness or a job loss could place me or any one of my loved ones in the exact situation they were working through.”

Project Hope for the Homeless will be honored during HSN’s Customer Appreciation Month — a month dedicated to HSN’s appreciation for its customers and the communities they live in. HSN Cares is dedicated to empowering women and helping families in times of need.

“We are absolutely

thrilled that Tammy, a sup- spent time preparing and tion for Project Hope to be porter of our mission, had submitting a recommenda- supported by HSN Cares,” said Judy Burr, Project Hope for the Homeless executive director. “This comes at a great time for the shelter as we are celebrating our 25th anniversary this year. Many miracles have happened throughout our history and this is an example of one more. Now more people can have their hope restored and their lives renewed thanks to this blessing.”

Tune in to HSN at 2 a.m., 7 a.m., 2 p.m., and 9 p.m. daily in April or visit HSN. com and search HSN Cares to see winning charities announced all month long.

“When I started volunteering for Project Hope, I didn’t realize it would become a pivotal moment in my life. The moment I met these lovely people who were experiencing homelessness, I realized that a family illness or a job loss could place me or any one of my loved ones in the exact situation they were working through.” — Madison Township resident Tamarie Carmack, who nominated Project Hope for consideration by Home Shopping Network Cares

JONATHAN TRESSLER — THE NEWS-HERALD From front to back, Project Hope Executive Director Judy Burr, Project Hope’s Grants and Public Relations Coordinator John Arthur Hutchison and Felicia Anderson, a former resident at the facility, pose for a portrait Feb. 28 in a hallway there lined...