Page 4 - Stuart Exposure - April '22

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United Way Foundation from page 1

Noreen Fisher, Sue Mathias and Muffin Adamiak Rip Fisher with Aleta and Geoffrey Smith Bill and Audrey Crandall with Bob Crandall

The Croces have a long history of supporting the United the organization’s endowment fund to $13 million. Once
Way. Before relocating to Florida, Bob was involved this goal is reached, the interest earned on the invested
with a United Way in New Jersey for 15 years, serving principal will generate an additional $500,000 annually
as campaign chair and chairman of the board. Bob and that United Way can infuse back into our community every
Karen have supported United Way of Martin County as year. “Building our endowment will ensure stable funding
Tocqueville donors since 1989. Bob also served as chair of during challenging economic times – like now – when
United Way of Martin County’s Tocqueville Society for 10 human service needs are heightened. It will also expand
years. Over the years, Bob and Karen have supported other capacity for emergency response programs in times of crisis
nonprofit organizations, including the Children’s Home or natural disaster,” said Stephen Pinnacoli, United Way of
Society, Hibiscus Children’s Center, Project Lift, Florida Martin County Foundation chair.
Oceanographic Society, Treasure Coast Food Bank, Sailfish Previous Humanitarian Award Recipients Include John Loewenberg and Bob
Point Foundation, Molly’s House, Hope Center for Autism, 2011 – Robert and Carol Weissman Weissman Walter and Kate Morris
and the Martin Health Foundation. 2013 – Barbara Briggs Trimble
The couple’s heartfelt compassion earned them the 2014 – Prestley and Helen Blake is the signature event of the United Way of Martin County
prestigious Frances Langford Humanitarian Award that 2015 – Douglass and Patricia Stewart Foundation. The foundation is an independent public charity
recognizes community leaders who, like Langford, 2016 – John and Susan Sullivan uniquely positioned to accept legacy gifts and build an
demonstrate the caring commitment and compassion for 2017 – H. William Lichtenberger endowment fund to meet the current and future unmet needs
humanity in their lives and deeds. 2018 – Bob and Jan Crandall and Bill and Audrey Crandall of Martin County.
During the reception, the United Way Foundation 2019 – Joe and Margaret Richebourg Temple United Way of Martin County’s mission is to improve
also announced that it is halfway to its goal of building 2020 – John and Linda Loewenberg lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community.
2021 – Fred and Betty Kopf Since 1972, the United Way has been working to create
The Frances Langford Humanitarian Award sculpture is a long-term social change and provide support to Martin
signature piece by Geoffrey C. Smith created especially for County residents by investing in programs that strive to
the United Way of Martin County Foundation. enhance healthy living, improve education and support
Top reception sponsors included Bob Crandall, Bill and financial stability.
Audrey Crandall, John and Linda Loewenberg, Robert and For more information about United Way of Martin
Carol Weissman, Saelzer/Atlas Wealth Management Group County Foundation, visit www.UnitedWayMartin.org/
of Raymond James and H.W. Lichtenberger. Foundation or call (772) 283-4800, Ext. 2212.
The Frances Langford Humanitarian Award reception Photos by Liz McKinley

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