Page 4 - Palm City Spotlight - August '24

Page 4, Palm City Spotlight

United Way Celebrates from page 1

to staff before being presented to the Fund Distribution
Committee for final approval. Nearly 40 donors and
volunteers participated in the 2024/25 Citizens Review
Process to assist in ensuring that distribution of grant funding
aligns with United Way’s goals. The Big Reveal is the grand
finale of the Citizens Review volunteer efforts.
“United Way of Martin County is unique because of our
commitment to community collaboration and creating lasting
change,” said Carol G. Houwaart-Diez, president and CEO
of United Way of Martin County. “We bring together diverse Carol G. Houwaart-Diez,
groups to tackle the most pressing issues, ensuring that every United Way of Martin County
contribution goes directly towards making a meaningful president and CEO, ready to
impact in the lives of residents.” start the program Big Reveal attendees, grant recipients and staff gather for group photo to celebrate over
Awarding community impact grants is just one of the ways $1.95 million investment into Martin County.
United Way addresses our community’s unmet needs. In
addition to these grants, an extra $992,437 has been allocated
to support other local nonprofit program services through
direct designations and funding for the United Way’s internal
programs, including Leaders United, Students United, Ride
United, Volunteer United, United Way Holiday Project and
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).
By mobilizing the community and harnessing the
generosity of individuals and businesses, United Way has
successfully raised and invested a remarkable $1,951,237
into critical programs that directly benefit Martin County.
We commend all grant recipients for their commitment to Patty McAuley, Seacoast
making a difference and ensuring that every dollar raised Bank Financial Stability
goes back into the community. Impact Sponsor speaker
As United Way of Martin County looks ahead, the focus and Stephanie Quirantes,
remains on building partnerships and leveraging resources Cleveland Clinic Health Attendees enjoying the program hosted at Indian Riverside Park’s Frances Langford
to address the evolving needs of our community. Through Impact Sponsor speaker Dockside Pavilion.
the collaborative efforts of United Way’s annual campaign
and support from volunteers, sponsors, partner agencies,
corporate partners and community members, we will continue
to take steps towards a brighter future where everyone has
the opportunity to thrive.
For a complete list of funded programs, please visit www.
unitedwaymartin.org/FundedPrograms. To get involved and
make a difference in Martin County through donations of time,
money or advocacy, please visit www.unitedwaymartin.org.
Photos by Sevin Bullwinkle

United Way of Martin County staff: Dr. David Lovett, Ph.D.,
director of finance and administration; Jessica Levy, director
United Way of Martin County board members: Bryan of marketing and communications; Carol G. Houwaart-Diez,
Garner with FPL/Nextera Energy, Elliot Paul with Elliot president and CEO; Ellen East, finance assistant; Jaclyn
Paul and Company Auctions and Tom Campenni with Anez, community impact manager; Kathleen Stacey, director
Friends & Neighbors of Volunteer United and AmeriCorps Seniors

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people.
from Heritage Kitchen at Additional sponsorship support is generously provided
Financial Stability Impact Sponsor, Seacoast Bank Secret Gardens, raffle baskets by TC Palm. For sponsorship opportunities, contact
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proceeds benefiting the com/hstc1. For more information, visit https://www.hstc1.
Humane Society’s shelter org or call (772) 223-8822.
animals. Attendees must be Photos by Doreen Poreba
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Martin Chamber Foundation’s Career Connect Martin, a new
funded program this year, was awarded $30,000.

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