HUDSON, Fla. - s4story -- Hope Services, a nonprofit organization providing vocational training and employment support to individuals with disabilities and others facing barriers to employment, will launch construction of its newly purchased second Life Skills and Vocational Training Center on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.

The organization will celebrate with a community-wide Smash for Cash Party from 4 to 7 p.m. at the new facility, located at 6901 County Road 52, Hudson, Florida 34667. Community members, supporters, businesses and families are invited to tour the future training center and see Hope Services' vision for transforming the former GTE Financial building.

"This event is about more than beginning construction—it is about inviting the community to become part of the transformation," said David Caldas, Executive Director of Operations for Hope Services. "Every wall we remove brings us one step closer to creating new training and employment opportunities for the individuals and families we serve."

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Guests can enjoy games, activities and local food trucks while learning how the new center will expand Hope Services' ability to provide hands-on vocational training, life skills education and employment opportunities.

Through the Smash for Cash experience, attendees can donate toward the building's transformation and help begin the demolition process by breaking through a designated section of wall.

The event will also highlight Visionary Sponsorship opportunities for businesses, families and community supporters, including opportunities to name rooms and training areas and receive recognition on the center's Visionary Sponsors Wall.

"God has truly blessed Hope Services with this opportunity to expand our reach and serve even more people throughout our community," said Cindy Bray, Founder and CEO of Hope Services. "We invite everyone to join us, make their mark and help us build a place where individuals can discover their abilities, develop meaningful skills and prepare for fulfilling careers."

The new Hudson center will feature a full commercial kitchen, dedicated construction classroom and workshop, and medical training area designed to provide hands-on experience in realistic workplace settings.

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Sponsorship opportunities are available, with proceeds benefiting Hope Services' Life Skills and Vocational Training Centers. To learn more, visit hopegetsjobs.org/how-to-help/.

About Hope Services

With locations in Land O' Lakes and Hudson, Florida, Hope Services provides life skills education, nationally recognized vocational training and employment support to individuals with disabilities and others facing barriers to employment. Through partnerships with Vocational Rehabilitation, CareerSource and other community organizations, Hope Services serves individuals and families throughout West Central Florida.

Hope Services' vision is "A world where every person enjoys a meaningful and fulfilling career."

Learn more at www.hopegetsjobs.org.

For more information, contact David Caldas at dcaldas@hopegetsjobs.org or (813) 907-3731.