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United Way Celebrates from page 1

United Way rallies
i ndi vi dua l s a nd
organizations to support
the Community Impact
Fund, which fuels a diverse
range of programs that
focus on enhancing the
education, health and
financial stability in United Way of Martin County board
Martin County. From child members: Bryan Garner with FPL/Nextera
literacy initiatives and Energy, Elliot Paul with Elliot Paul and
mental health services to Presenting Sponsors Michael Company Auctions and Tom Campenni with Attendees enjoying the program hosted at Indian Riverside Park’s Frances
rent relief programs and and Sara Borlaug with Friends & Neighbors Langford Dockside Pavilion.
senior support services, Capstone IT
every investment makes a
difference in the lives of our neighbors in need.
This year, five new agency programs will receive grant
funding:
• Council on Aging of Martin County’s Senior Services
Navigator
• Martin Chamber Foundation’s Career Connect Martin
• Martin County Healthy Start Coalition’s Father &
Child Resource Center
• Project LIFT’s Hobe Sound location for Substance Abuse
Prevention
• Tykes & Teens’ Therapeutic Services
Contrary to what some may think, funding decisions are not Bryan Garner, United Way of
made by United Way staff. Grant applications are reviewed Martin County board member,
by citizens review panels who attend site visits and make FPL Divisional Marketing &
Communications Senior director, United Way of Martin County staff: Dr. David Lovett, Ph.D., director of finance and
and event emcee; and Carol G. administration; Jessica Levy, director of marketing and communications; Carol G.
Houwaart-Diez, United Way of Houwaart-Diez, president and CEO; Ellen East, finance assistant; Jaclyn Anez, community
Martin County president and CEO impact manager; Kathleen Stacey, director of Volunteer United and AmeriCorps Seniors

recommendations 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
Martin Chamber Foundation’s Career Connect Martin, a new our commitment to community collaboration and creating
funded program this year, was awarded $30,000. lasting change,” said Carol G. Houwaart-Diez, president and
CEO of United Way of Martin County. “We bring together
diverse groups to tackle the most pressing issues, ensuring Patty McAuley, Seacoast
that every contribution goes directly towards making a Bank Financial Stability
meaningful impact in the lives of residents.” Carol G. Houwaart-Diez, Impact Sponsor speaker
Awarding community impact grants is just one of United Way of Martin County and Stephanie Quirantes,
the ways United Way addresses our community’s unmet president and CEO, ready to Cleveland Clinic Health
needs. In addition to these grants, an extra $992,437 has start the program Impact Sponsor speaker
been allocated to support other local nonprofit program
services through direct designations and funding for By mobilizing the community and harnessing the generosity
the United Way’s internal programs, including Leaders of individuals and businesses, United Way has successfully
United, Students United, Ride United, Volunteer United, raised and invested a remarkable $1,951,237 into critical
United Way Holiday Project and Volunteer Income Tax programs that directly benefit Martin County. We commend all
Financial Stability Impact Sponsor, Seacoast Bank Assistance (VITA). grant recipients for their commitment to making a difference and
ensuring that every dollar raised goes back into the community.
As United Way of Martin County looks ahead, the focus
TAKING CARE OF FAMILIES ON THE remains on building partnerships and leveraging resources
to address the evolving needs of our community. Through
TREASURE COAST AND PALM CITY FOR OVER 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
“Our TEAM is committed to opportunity to thrive.
excellence in personalized For a complete list of funded programs, please visit www.
YOUR dental care, providing quality unitedwaymartin.org/FundedPrograms. To get involved and
SMILE treatment that our patients money or advocacy, please visit www.unitedwaymartin.org.
make a difference in Martin County through donations of time,
deserve. We offer comprehensive
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IS OUR services including routine Dr. Shannon Plymale-Galinis,
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any amount to keep House of Hope on the forefront
of assisting and empowering Martin County residents
SEE trying to overcome hunger and hardship.
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PATIENTS To learn more about House of Hope or to make
ARE a donation, visit House of Hope’s website at www.
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