Page 8 - Stuart Exposure - August '24

Page 8, Stuart Exposure

In Your CommunItY

World War II Veteran, 100, of Delray, show the new Mrs. Terens glowing in a lovely this grant from United Way Worldwide,” said Carol G.
Photos provided by the bride’s daughter, Jodi Weisfeld
“We are incredibly honored and grateful to receive
Weds Boca Beauty, 96, In pink dress and the groom looking handsome and dapper Houwaart-Diez, United Way of Martin County president
France On Anniversary Of in a navy blue suit. and CEO. “The funding will enable us to expand our Ride
United Program, helping even more community members
Normandy Invasion Driving Change: United Way overcome transportation challenges.”
Program Eligibility
Of Martin County’s Ride
Ride scheduling is available during operating business
President Biden And French President hours (Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
Macron Congratulate Newlyweds At Elysee United Program Receives Morning, evening and weekend rides are available
Palace State Dinner $21,222 Grant upon prescheduled request. To obtain a ride, eligible
participants must:
Eighty years ago, then 20-year-old Harold Terens served United Way of Martin County is excited to announce • Be a Martin County resident
in England and France during World War II, working on that its Ride United Program has been awarded a $21,222 • Travel to/from a Martin County location
D-Day, June 6, 1944, as a radio mechanic in constant contact grant from United Way Worldwide. Martin County is • Have a critical service need (medical appointments,
with allied fighter planes taking part in the invasion, many proud to be one of 55 United Way organizations across employment opportunities, educational resources, food
of whose pilots never returned. the nation to receive this vital support and one of only procurement)
During this year’s four in Florida, receiving the highest grant amount among • Be 18-plus years old or accompanied by an adult
annual commemorative Florida recipients. • Schedule rides during operating business hours
visit to Normandy to Ride United addresses critical transportation needs in (Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
honor those who Martin County, providing temporary and complimentary The program has already demonstrated a profound
sacrificed their lives that rides to community members. Since its inception, the impact on the community, and with this new grant,
day and in the weeks program has achieved remarkable success: it is shifting into high gear. United Way of Martin
that followed to secure • From Aug. 1, 2022, To June 30, 2024: County is committed to building a stronger, more
victory over the Nazis, ○ 342 unduplicated riders resilient community, and this grant is a testament to the
the now 100-year-old ○ 2,093 rides completed effectiveness and importance of our programs.
Harold Terens ensured ○ $18.06 average cost per ride For more information about Ride United or how you can
the beginnings of new, By offering reliable transportation, Ride United support the program, please visit www.unitedwaymartin.
happier memories by ensures that lack of transportation is not a barrier to org/RideUnited or contact our office at (772) 283-4800.
marrying the beautiful accessing essential services such as medical appointments, To learn more about United Way of Martin County,
Jeanne Swerlin, 96, a employment opportunities and educational resources. visit www.unitedwaymartin.org.
member of Boca Pointe Country Club in Boca Raton.
The ceremony took place
in the town of Carentan, a
few miles from Normandy.
And to make the occasion
even more memorable, the
happy couple were feted at a
special state dinner hosted by
French President Emmanuel
Macron, with President Joe
Biden on hand to extend his
congratulations!

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