A casual conversation over coffee with YSF donor Jody Miller started the ball rolling that resulted in a home run for the homeless community. Mr. Miller mentioned to YSF’s Stu Keiller that he had three living units in his real estate inventory that he wanted to donate to provide housing to underserved families. Keiller turned to Hannah Hite, Executive Director of the Homeless Children’s Foundation (HCF). YSF and HCF have a long history of collaboration, introducing sailing to homeless children and providing transportation to other programs. Hannah turned to Tony Zorbaugh, Executive Director of The Source, as the expert in managing housing units for the underserved. The around-the-horn triple play has resulted in The Source receiving three renovated living units located in central Vero Beach.
Tony remarked, “This is collaboration at its best, bringing together three non-profits with very different core missions to provide three beautiful housing units to our community. Through the generosity of YSF’s patron Jody Miller and the help of the HCF, we have three new housing units that are perfect for helping families get out of homelessness. We will work together to identify three families that desperately need housing security and help move them into their new homes. Priority will be given to Homeless Children’s clients who have children in YSF’s sailing programs.” Hannah said, “We are thrilled to help facilitate this transaction that will benefit our underserved community for generations to come.”
“Jody’s entrepreneurial spirit and creativity came shining through in this deal,” said Stu Keiller. “The transaction with a value of over $500,000 was completed in less than six weeks, with three families soon to be enjoying the generosity of Jody Miller in secure housing managed by The Source with HCF vetting and facilitating the move-in of deserving families.”
Youth Sailing Foundation (YSF) of Indian River County, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit that eliminates cultural and financial barriers to sailing. YSF was founded in 2009 to use sailing as a medium to help children achieve their full potential. We operate under the banner “YSF Community Sailing” to reflect that we now serve the entire community. We make it easy and affordable for children, adults, and families to enjoy the thrill of sailing. For more information or to make a tax-deductible donation, please visit: www.ysfirc.org Contact: Email info@ysfirc.org Phone 772 492-3243.