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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
Society of the Treasure Coast is planning the perfect
event: the seventh annual Kitty Catalina Wine Mixer.
It’s happening from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, at the
Palm City shelter’s Memorial Garden, 4100 S.W. Leighton
Farm Avenue.
The adoption fee will be waived during the event for
felines over one year old, thanks to presenting sponsor
Sherry Dunn, animal rescue advocate and international
best-selling author.
Attendees will have the opportunity to mingle with friends
and sample a variety of wines from the following Florida The adoption fee will be waived during the event for felines
Vineyards: Keel and Curley Winery, Florida Orange Groves over one year old.
Winery, Secret Gardens Winery & Farm and San Sebastian Guests have the opportunity to stroll the Humane Society’s
Winery. There will also be light bites provided by Chef Amy garden before viewing the adoptable cats in the shelter. Cats And Wine on page 4
United Way Celebrates Collaboration And Community

Impact With Over $1.95 Million Investment In Martin County

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