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United Way Foundation Honors Muffin And John Adamiak

With The 2025 Frances Langford Humanitarian Award

The United Way of Martin County Foundation (UWMCF) change, leading the Sailfish Point Foundation, working with
was proud to announce Kathryn (Muffin) and John Adamiak Hibiscus Children’s Center and playing an instrumental
as the 2025 Frances Langford Humanitarian Award recipients role in the United Way of Martin County, where she now
on Feb. 12 at Sailfish Point. This prestigious award serves on the United Way Board, cochairs the Alexis de
recognizes community philanthropists who demonstrate care, Tocqueville Society and is a member of the United Way
compassion and commitment in support of United Way and Foundation Board.
the nonprofit sector. John, a Brown University graduate with an MBA from
For John and Muffin, giving back has been a lifelong Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania,
commitment. built a successful career in investment banking but always
Muffin’s passion for helping others began at just 14 when remained passionate about giving back. He served on
she mentored children through The New York Times’ Fresh several boards but found his most impactful work with the
Air Fund. This dedication continued into her professional Philadelphia Futures (now Heights of Philadelphia). Through
life, inspiring her to pursue a master’s in social work and his visionary leadership, the organization has grown to serve
spend a decade addressing homelessness and hunger through John and Muffin Adamiak giving a speech after receiving the over 3,300 students with mentorship and scholarships –
Catholic Charities’ Emergency Services. Since moving to Frances Langford Humanitarian Award for their outstanding
Stuart in 2003, she has remained a driving force for positive service to our community United Way Foundation on page 3
A Reception Of Gratitude – Helping People Succeed Honors

The 2025 Art For Living Calendar Artists And Sponsors

Helping People Succeed’s Art for Living Calendar has a mission of transforming lives by realizing potential, creating
place in many homes and offices along the Treasure Coast hope and building futures through education, counseling,
and beyond. training and employment. Rob Steele, president of the Elliott
Each year, 13 talented artists from our community are Museum, was also thanked for generously accommodating
selected to showcase their work of art on each month of the artwork. Kara Stimpson, president/CEO, individually
Helping People Succeed’s calendar. The paintings are that thanked each artist and underwriter and shared the difference
of nature, historical buildings and animals. each one of them makes by assisting and participating in our
On Jan. 30 a special Reception of Gratitude took place Art for Living Calendar and presented them with a unique
at the Elliott Museum, at which the 2025 Art for Living engraved wooden carved heart.
Calendar artists and underwriters were honored, generously Heidi Bosley, chairperson of the Governing Board,
underwritten by Jeanine Webster and Mel Nobel. along with her husband Boz Bosley, closed the evening.
Jessica Roberts, vice chairperson of the Helping People Boz performed a song written by himself and Heidi titled
Succeed Foundation Board, welcomed the guests and thanked
all who are so very special to Helping People Succeed and our Kara Stimpson, Dan Mackin and Deb Duvall Reception Of Gratitude on page 4
Humane Society Of The Treasure Coast

Celebrates 70th Anniversary At Paws And Claws Gala

The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) has to the event, which was presented by The Catsman
been serving shelter animals in Martin County for 70 years, Foundation.
which was a great cause for celebration at its Paws and Claws During the gala, the silent and live auction raised $140,000
Gala, the HSTC’s premier fundraiser. Held on March 8 at the with supporters bidding on packages featuring everything
Pittenger Center at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, the event from art, jewelry and dining excursions to spa escapes,
raised $250,000 for the animals in their care. vacations and unique experiences. Auctioneer Elliot Paul
Four Misty’s Pals Teams, each comprised of a trained conducted the live auction and cash shout-out, which featured
pet therapy dog and owner, greeted guests upon arrival a $50,000 matching gift from The Catsman Foundation.
Journa l i st T a yl or
Hernandez emceed the event
and addressed the humane
society’s accomplishments.
She then introduced Frank
Valente, president and CEO
of the HSTC, who spoke Michael and Mindy Pitonyak, Kay Ziegler, Diane Coakley,
about breaking ground on the Allola McGraw and Raymond Thill
humane society’s new shelter
renovation project, followed Humane Society on page 4