Page 9 - Martin Downs Bulletin - October '21

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Good works

Annual Meeting, New Board

Members For Helping People
Succeed

By Jackie Holfelder
The annual meeting of
Helping People Succeed
recently took place at the
nonprofit’s headquarters in
Jensen Beach. Stacy Ranieri Rosie Portera Lorenzo Williams John Cresswell
Suz y Hut c he son,
chief executive officer the current team of Bonney Johnson, chair; Mary Rose
and Glenna Parris, Bressman, vice-chair; Dale Forbes, secretary; Claire
gift planning officer, Nash, treasurer; and Beth Prinz.
discussed the challenges Both Barbara Essenwine and Bonney Johnson
and accomplishments of recognized outgoing board member Phyllis Gillespie and
the past year, as well as Lee Borellis they, themselves, were recognized for their past year of
outlining the organization’s service as board chairs continuing on into a second year
plans for the future. of board service.
Thanks to the generosity of the community and the Like all nonprofits, Helping People Succeed’s
board – which participated at a 100 percent giving level fundraising capabilities were severely impacted by
– Helping People Succeed will be transitioning from its COVID-19. Sherry Plymale Heidi Bosley
capital campaign to actual capital renovations. The cancellations of the White Shirt Night event in
An important piece of business was the nominating and both 2020 and 2021, as well as the signature fundraiser, medICaL
naming of new officers and members to both the Helping Pinot and Picasso in 2020, were challenging to navigate.
People Succeed Board of Directors and the Helping However, Pinot and Picasso is back bigger and better
People Succeed Foundation’s Board of Directors. than ever in 2021 – on Nov. 20 – and everyone at Helping matters
For the former, new members Heidi Bosley, Rosie Portera, People Succeed is gearing up for a major success.
Lorenzo Williams and Sherry Plymale will join officers For more than 57 years, Helping People Succeed has
Barbara Essenwine, chair; Michael Borlaug, vice-chair; Cher been transforming lives by realizing potential, creating
Fisher, secretary; Jenny Yingling, treasurer; and members hope and building futures through education, counseling, VIM Fit Fest Wellness Fair
Allen Herskowitz, Bonney Johnson and Shaun Kogut. training and employment.
The Foundation Board will welcome the addition To learn more, visit www.hpsfl.org. And 5K Color Run/Walk
of Stacy Ranieri, John Creswell and Lee Borellis to Photos by Helping People Succeed
Oct. 23, 7 To 11 a.m. At Flagler Park In
Holy Redeemer Women’s Guild Downtown Stuart

Cordially Invites You To Our The Friends of Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) Clinic
are thrilled to announce a free community wellness fair
Christmas Holiday Fair happening on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 7 to 11 a.m. in
Flagler Park downtown Stuart, Fla. The fair will feature
Saturday & Sunday over 45 local health and fitness organizations with tables
and booths set up to share their services, answer questions,
November 6 & 7 8:30am - 1:30pm and offer demonstrations. There will be presentations for
yoga, stretching, Qi Gong, cooking tips, health screenings,
Holy Redeemer Parish Hall, 1454 SW Mapp Road, Palm City and even a basketball free throw clinic. This is a rain or
Holiday Décor, Gifts, Home Goods, Fashion Items, Jewelry, shine outdoor event and COVID-19 prevention plans will
be in place including social distancing, recommendations
Baby Gifts, Pet Treats & MORE ... for mask wearing, and hand sanitizer stations.
Baked Goods & Lunch Available VIM Fit Fest is a unique event bringing together
Purchase Raffle Tickets for a Chance to Win $200 in Holiday Cash medical professionals, nonprofit organizations, and local
For More Information Contact Adrianna Carr (772) 286-4590 businesses like gyms, bike shops, spas, and restaurants.
Patsy Conrades, president of The Friends of VIM Clinic
board of directors said, “We wanted to raise awareness
Impact100 Martin: Making about VIM Clinic and how interconnected health is in our
community. Each organization participating supports a
An Impact In Our Community different facet of wellness. It’s heart-warming to see how
committed everyone is to improving lives.”
The event will kick off with a 5K Color Run/Walk
through downtown Stuart. A color run/walk involves
Since it was founded passing through stations where colored powder is tossed
in 2017, Impact100 on the participants’ shirts. At the end of the race the
Martin has invested participants’ shirts have a tie-dyed appearance giving a
nearly $700,000 in celebratory feel to the event. Race registration is $30 but
grants to local nonprofits entrance to the wellness fair is free. There is even an option
for initiatives that create to participate virtually via VIM Fit Fest Quest, a wellness-
positive, lasting change themed scavenger hunt, using an app on a cell phone. The
in our community. scavenger hunt is free to play and runs through Oct. 22.
To date, the women’s Players can win T-shirts and other prizes. All proceeds will
collective giving organization has presented grants Kickoff Set For November 2 benefit Volunteers in Medicine Clinic, which provides free
of $100,000 each to Project LIFT, the Education Anyone interested in learning about or becoming a member medical care to low-income adults without insurance or
Foundation of Martin County, House of Hope and of Impact100 Martin is invited to attend this year’s Kickoff set ability to pay for healthcare. To learn more about VIM Fit
SafeSpace. for November 2 at 5 p.m. at Florida Oceanographic Society’s Fest, the virtual scavenger hunt, or to sign up for the 5K
The group also stepped up to the plate last year at the Ocean Eco-Center. The free event includes complimentary Color Run/Walk please visit vimfitfest.org or call (772)
height of the pandemic, awarding $224,000 to 14 area light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar; attendees can also tour 463-4128, Ext. 211.
health and human service organizations for COVID-19 the Eco-Center prior to the program. About VIM Clinic
relief and recovery. You’re invited to join hundreds of philanthropically minded Over 25 years ago, Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) Clinic
And they’re just getting started. women who believe in changing our world for the better. began providing free, comprehensive medical care to low-
Impact100 Martin has a goal of reaching at least 306 Bring your friends, family and associates to this inspiring and income, uninsured, Martin County residents. Utilizing
members in its 2021-2022 year, which will enable the informative evening! the expertise of a small staff and large group of volunteer
organization to grant a total of $1 million in just five To RSVP to attend the Kickoff, learn more about Impact100 medical professionals, patients are treated like friends
years. Now that’s making an Impact! Martin, or become a member, visit www.impact100martin.org, and neighbors with the goal of improving their overall
Under the Impact100 model, membership drives e-mail info@impact100martin.org or call 772-288-3795. health and wellness. Thanks to the support of Cleveland
philanthropy. Each member contributes $1,000 toward Impact100 Martin empowers women to create positive, Clinic Martin Health, Diagnostic Imaging Services, and
grant monies, and for every 100 women members, a lasting change in Martin County through collective giving. hundreds of other private medical practices on the Treasure
$100,000 Impact Grant is awarded. Every member The philanthropic organization maintains a field of interest Coast, VIM Clinic has become one of the premier free
then has an equal vote in choosing which nonprofit fund with The Community Foundation Martin-St. Lucie, and and charitable clinics in the country serving thousands of
organizations receive that funding. is a chapter of the global Impact100 Council. patients each year. Visit vimclinic.net to learn about giving
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in our community.