Parrish Healthcare Launches Annual Hopeful Hearts Drive to Support Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in North Brevard

TITUSVILLE, FLA. (November 6, 2025)—Parrish Healthcare announces the launch of its bi-annual Hopeful Hearts Supply Drive, a heartfelt community endeavor dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness in North Brevard.

In partnership with Space Coast Health Centers and LifePointe Ministries, this supply drive seeks to collect essential items that provide comfort, relief and protection during Florida’s fall months in preparation for winter.

Parrish Healthcare requests community members interested in supporting this initiative donate new and unused items now through Friday, November 21. Donation boxes are conveniently located in the lobbies of the following Parrish Healthcare locations:

• Parrish Medical Center: 951 North Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL 32796
• Parrish Healthcare Center in Port St. John: 5005 Port Saint John Parkway, Port St. John, FL 32927

The most requested items include the following: disposable razors, emergency mylar blankets, light jackets or hoodies, socks, men and women’s underwear, blankets and canned goods (preferably those that can be opened without a can opener).

“These essential supplies offer safety and comfort to those facing extremely difficult circumstances,” said Lara Chicone, Senior Behavioral Health Program Specialist at Parrish Healthcare. “We are grateful to our partners and our community for coming together to offer much-needed hope and compassion to those struggling in our community.”

For additional information regarding this bi-annual supply drive, please contact communications@parrishmed.com.

Parrish Healthcare extends a heartfelt thank you to all who donate and/or help spread awareness of this initiative. Together, we look forward to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors in need.