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Wounded Veterans Relief Fund Leads Statewide Effort To

Provide Dental Care To Veterans In Florida

Driven by their mission to improve veteran dental care throughout the state of Florida,
the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund (WVRF) is the first nonprofit in the state to lead the
statewide effort to offer free critical dental care to veterans who are unable to afford
dental care and do not have access to care through the United States Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) or private insurance.
According to the VA, only 15 percent of veterans receive VA dental care, which places
veterans into benefits classes based on military service history and current health and
living situations. Specific benefits are assigned to each class, meaning not all veterans
may receive comprehensive dental care. Only veterans who are 100 percent disabled
or sustained an oral injury while serving are given dental care at the VA.
WVRF Executive Director and Army Veteran Michael Durkee said the low VA dental Wounded Veterans Relief
care statistic is a critical concern, as poor oral health can lead to a range of serious Fund on page 3 Before After
Helping People Succeed’s

Annual Meeting Celebrates Successful Year

By Jackie Holfelder A new Governing Board
The annual meeting of Helping People Succeed is of Directors was approved.
always filled with business, good news and recognition of • Chair – Heidi Bosley
key people who have continued to make the nonprofit the • Vice chair – Michael
vital organization it has been for more than half a century. Borlaug
This year’s June 28 version was no exception. • Secretary – Rosie Portera
Suzy Hutcheson, president/CEO, provided details • Treasurer – Tom Campenni
of a successful year and the accomplishments of the • Members – Candie
Baby Steps, Behavioral Health Services, Community Abbott, David Dees, Allen
Connections and Employment Options, Healthy Families Herskowitz, Leah Suarez
programs as well as the administrative, fiscal and
technology departments and the work of the Helping Suzy Hutcheson and Mary Helping People Succeed’s Suzy Hutcheson, Claire Nash, Mary Rose Bressman and
People Succeed Foundation. Kay Buckridge Annual Meeting on page 4 Glenna Parris
The Children’s Museum Of The Treasure Coast

Welcomes George Sanders

The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast is proud to and assistant den leader; and the vice president of the
announce that George Sanders has joined the Board of Directors. Homeowners Association of Hammock Creek.
Sanders, a Virginia Tech and Nova Southeastern University Sanders joins The Children’s Museum with guidance
graduate, joins the Board of Directors after retiring from a and expertise as the museum launches a new vision:
finance and accounting career where a majority of his skills were completing the Explorer’s Gallery with a new Flight
based on investigations, leadership and financial responsibility. Simulator exhibit and Submarine exhibit, and building a
Sanders is also a long-term resident of Martin County with his new Science Center and Planetarium.
wife, Deborah Sanders, and three children, Zack, Lexi, and Josh. “The Children’s Museum is thrilled to welcome George
Sanders’ resume also includes his service on other Sanders to the leadership team and Board of Directors.
community boards such as the PTA of Palm City George’s experience, talents and forward thinking will help
Elementary, serving as president and treasurer; Boy launch the museum into its next chapter, ” said Tammy
Scouts of America Troop 822, serving as scoutmaster Calabria, the Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast’s
executive director.
About The Children’s Museum Of The Treasure Coast
The mission of The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast is to offer children and families
a place to explore and learn through hands-on activities, educational programs and cultural
experiences. The museum opened in 2008 and serves almost 50,000 visitors each year at its
Indian Riverside Park location. The Children’s Museum is an inspiring physical space and
dynamic mobile outreach delivering exceptional educational and experiential opportunities
for all children and adults; captivating imaginations and developing real-world skills through
playful learning experiences. If you would like to get involved or learn more about the museum,
including special events, please visit www.childrensmuseumtc.org.