Once again, those who support ARC Marion and the Heart of Florida Hope Foundation’s annual Hog for Hope events have come through in a big way, and we simply want to say thanks! 
Whether you own a business that sponsored us, or you live in the Marion County area and were able to attend our events, [...]

Yesterday was a new adventure for us at ARC Marion, when we welcomed four area rock-n-roll and punk bands made up of teenagers for a battle-of-the-bands type competition.  Essentially, during our Hog for Hope events, we have this enormous tent in the field for nearly two weeks and had nothing planned to do with it.  [...]

A few months ago, I posted information about our annual Hog for Hope  fundraiser, and how excited we were to get started with the specifics, in this, our ninth year.   The events wrap up on Friday, June 4 with a BBQ catered meal sponsored by Outback Steakhouse, live blue bands all night long, and the [...]

We are so blessed that people in our community are starting to understand what we do to help the people we serve.  Furthermore, we are blessed that those same people are willing to put their money where their mouths are, literally.
In the coming week, we will collect close to 100 sold Hog for Hope bike [...]

This year marks the 9th annual Hog for Hope™ fundraiser benefiting ARC Marion.  In 2002, the Heart of Florida Hope Foundation ventured into the fundraising world with several events surrounding one common theme.  Six hundred chance drawing tickets are sold for $100 each for a chance to win a custom painted one-of-a-kind Harley-Davidson motorcycle.  The [...]

When I have the opportunity to write about a cause in which I am extremely passionate, I’m sure it’s easy to see my heart in print even if you can’t see it on my sleeve.  From time to time I get a little hot under the collar fighting for people with developmental disabilities who don’t [...]