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United Way Announces from page 1

• Treasure Coast ABA’s early intervention program for
children with developmental disabilities
The funding comes at a pivotal time when more demand
and fewer donations are hitting local nonprofits hard as
they try to battle economic pressures to provide critical
community services.
“Low-income adults, families and children are
managing more demands and stress than ever before,”
said Carol G. Houwaart-Diez, president/CEO of United
Way of Martin County. “Our community organizations
have answered the call to support those in crisis, but The grants were presented at the Big Reveal sponsored by
our nonprofits are also facing inflationary pressures and Capstone IT. Pictured: Micheal Borlaug with Capstone IT. United Way presented a community impact grant for $7,500
to Treasure Coast ABA for its early intervention program.
Pictured left to right: Carol G. Houwaart-Diez, United Way of
Martin County; Diane Donahue, TCABA; Geoff Lieberman,
United Way of Martin County Board president

labor shortages and have the added challenge of meeting
increased demand with declining revenue.”
To overcome these obstacles, United Way has become
laser-focused on finding synergy and shared opportunities
in order to build a community where everyone has the
opportunity and access to thrive. More than 60 community
volunteers helped make funding decisions during a rigorous
evaluation process to ensure grants are distributed objectively
United Way presented a community impact grant for $12,960 United Way presented a community impact grant for $25,000 and aligned with United Way’s goals.
to the Banner Lake Club for its beyond summer slide to Love and Hope In Action (LAHIA) for its client services “We find, fund and partner with the most effective
program. Pictured left to right: Carol G. Houwaart-Diez, program. Pictured left to right: Carol G. Houwaart-Diez, programs and organizations in Martin County,” Diez said.
United Way of Martin County; Wendy Reynoso, Banner Lake United Way of Martin County; Brenda Dickerson, LAHIA; “We have a volunteer-led Fund Distribution Committee that
Club; Chenelle Weaver, Banner Lake Club; Geoff Lieberman, Lauren Zettle, LAHIA; Geoff Lieberman, United Way of monitors the progress of the grants. When they see programs
United Way of Martin County Board President Martin County Board President work, we want to try to help find ways to bring their successes
to scale,” she said. “When we see them stumble, we want
to identify the problem and help correct it. Our goal is to
maximize impact, much like a financial manager selects
investments to maximize profit.”
Aligned Beyond these grants, an additional $872,432 will support
with local nonprofits through direct designations as well as funding
for United Way’s internal programs, including the United Way
Holiday Project, Tools for Success and Volunteer Income Tax
Home • Auto • Boat • RV • Life Assistance.
This investment is made possible through the support of
Flood • Business • Commercial thousands of community members and corporate partners
who contribute to United Way’s annual campaign. For a full
list of funded programs, visit www.unitedwaymartin.org/
Mary-Beth Zipsir FundedPrograms. To get involved by donating your time,
Agent in Charge money or voice to make Martin County a better place, visit
www.unitedwaymartin.org.
O: (772) 233-4444 About United Way Of Martin County
www.smartchoicepartnersfl.com United Way of Martin County’s mission is to lift the
community and change lives together through the collective
It's our policy that you know yours power of advancing the common good. Since 1972, the United
Way has been working to create long-term social change and
provide support to Martin County residents by investing in
programs that strive to: enhance healthy living, improve
education, and support financial stability.

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