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VOL. 26 NO. 8 www.seabreezepublications.com AUGUST 2024

House Of Hope Receives Grant

From Mariner Sands Charity Week Fundraising Events

House of Hope is the grateful beneficiary of Mariner The grant will also help to support House of Hope’s million pounds of food including fresh fruits and vegetables,
Sands Golf and Country Club’s 2024 Charity Week, a week Centers for Enrichment, especially the programs at the welcomed 625 individuals to programs at the Centers for
of events that Mariner Sands residents stage every year to KinDoo Center for Enrichment in Indiantown. Classes and Enrichment, and reached 4,700 children and adults with
raise funds for community nonprofits. programs at the Centers for Enrichment in Golden Gate, nutrition education and gardening programs. That’s a huge
The $70,500 awarded to House of Hope will support Project Jensen Beach and Indiantown include English as a Second undertaking, and we can only do it with the help of generous
HOPE: Helping Others Progress through Empowerment, Language, Kindergarten readiness, smoking cessation, community members like the residents of Mariner Sands.”
which helps individuals and families to receive basic help homework help, art classes and more. “We are delighted to partner with the House of Hope and
like food and clothing, financial assistance for items like “The number of our neighbors who need help continues contribute to their impactful work within our community,”
rent and utilities, and opportunities to change their lives and to grow,” said House of Hope CEO Rob Ranieri. “This past
become self-sufficient. year alone, we assisted 21,000 people, distributed almost 1.3 House Of Hope on page 3
A Winning Combination

To Help Shelter Animals: Cats And Wine

For those who love both cats and wine, the Humane The preregistration event
Society of the Treasure Coast is planning the perfect cost is $30 per person, which
event: the seventh annual Kitty Catalina Wine Mixer. includes admission and one
It’s happening from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, at the free raffle ticket, with all
Palm City shelter’s Memorial Garden, 4100 S.W. Leighton proceeds benefiting the
Farm Avenue. Humane Society’s shelter
The adoption fee will be waived during the event for animals. Attendees must
felines over one year old, thanks to presenting sponsor be 21 or older. The link to
Sherry Dunn, animal rescue advocate and international buy tickets is hstc1.org/post/
best-selling author. Kitty-Catalina-Wine-Mixer.
Attendees will have the opportunity to mingle with At the door the cost is $40.
friends and sample a variety of wines from the following Attendance is limited to 75
Florida Vineyards: Keel and Curley Winery, Florida people.
Orange Groves Winery, Secret Gardens Winery & Farm Additional sponsorship Kitty Catalina is proudly
and San Sebastian Winery. There will also be light bites support is generously presented by Sherry Dunn, Guests have the opportunity to stroll the Humane Society’s
provided by Chef Amy from Heritage Kitchen at Secret provided by TC Palm. For animal rescue advocate and garden before viewing the adoptable cats in the shelter.
Gardens, raffle baskets and, of course, the stars of the sponsorship opportunities, international best-selling
evening, cats and kittens. contact Development author. Cats And Wine on page 6
United Way Celebrates Collaboration And Community

Impact With Over $1.95 Million Investment In Martin County

The echoes of celebration $958,800, showcasing how,
still linger after an together, we are shaping
unforgettable afternoon a brighter future for every
at United Way of Martin corner of our community.
County’s Big Reveal – the United Way rallies
thrilling moment when individuals and organizations
local agencies discover their to support the Community
funding fate and the amount Impact Fund, which fuels a
of support they’ll receive. diverse range of programs
On Friday, June 21, more that focus on enhancing
than 120 attendees gathered the education, health and
at Indian Riverside Park’s Carol G. Houwaart-Diez, financial stability in Martin Presenting Sponsors Michael
Frances Langford Dockside United Way of Martin County County. From child literacy and Sara Borlaug with United Way of Martin County staff: Dr. David Lovett, Ph.D.,
Pavilion for this special president and CEO, ready to initiatives and mental Capstone IT director of finance and administration; Jessica Levy, director
event, sponsored by Capstone start the program health services to rent relief of marketing and communications; Carol G. Houwaart-Diez,
IT and STS Aviation Group. programs and senior support services, every investment president and CEO; Ellen East, finance assistant; Jaclyn
With much pride and anticipation, 38 community impact makes a difference in the lives of our neighbors in need. Anez, community impact manager; Kathleen Stacey, director
grants were awarded to 27 nonprofit agencies totaling This year, five new agency programs will receive grant of Volunteer United and AmeriCorps Seniors
funding:
• Council on Aging of • Project LIFT’s Hobe Sound location for Substance Abuse
Martin County’s Senior Prevention
Services Navigator • Tykes & Teens’ Therapeutic Services
• Martin Chamber Contrary to what some may think, funding decisions are not
Foundation’s Career Connect made by United Way staff. Grant applications are reviewed
Martin by citizens review panels who attend site visits and make
• Martin County Healthy recommendations to staff before being presented to the Fund
Start Coalition’s Father &
Child Resource Center United Way Celebrates on page 4