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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) moving to Stuart in 2003, John, a Brown University graduate with an MBA from
was proud to announce Kathryn (Muffin) and John Adamiak she has remained a driving Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania,
as the 2025 Frances Langford Humanitarian Award recipients force for positive change, built a successful career in investment banking but always
on Feb. 12 at Sailfish Point. This prestigious award leading the Sailfish Point remained passionate about giving back. He served on
recognizes community philanthropists who demonstrate care, Foundation, working with several boards but found his most impactful work with the
compassion and commitment in support of United Way and Hibiscus Children’s Center Philadelphia Futures (now Heights of Philadelphia). Through
the nonprofit sector. and playing an instrumental his visionary leadership, the organization has grown to serve
For John and Muffin, giving back has been a lifelong role in the United Way of over 3,300 students with mentorship and scholarships –
commitment. Martin County, where she leaving a lasting legacy of support and opportunity.
Muffin’s passion for helping others began at just 14 when now serves on the United “Our journey has always been about making a difference,
she mentored children through The New York Times’ Fresh Way Board, cochairs the whether it’s mentoring one student or helping build a stronger
Air Fund. This dedication continued into her professional Alexis de Tocqueville community,” said Muffin Adamiak. “We’ve been so fortunate
life, inspiring her to pursue a master’s in social work Society and is a member of in our lives, and we believe it’s our responsibility to pay that
and spend a decade addressing homelessness and hunger the United Way Foundation Cheryl Paul and Elliot Paul,
through Catholic Charities’ Emergency Services. Since Board. UWMC board chair 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 training and employment. Rob Steele, president of the Elliott
place in many homes and offices along the Treasure Coast Museum, was also thanked for generously accommodating
and beyond. the artwork. Kara Stimpson, president/CEO, individually
Each year, 13 talented artists from our community are thanked each artist and underwriter and shared the difference
selected to showcase their work of art on each month of each one of them makes by assisting and participating in our
Helping People Succeed’s calendar. The paintings are that Art for Living Calendar and presented them with a unique
of nature, historical buildings and animals. engraved wooden carved heart.
On Jan. 30 a special Reception of Gratitude took place Heidi Bosley, chairperson of the Governing Board, along
at the Elliott Museum, at which the 2025 Art for Living with her husband Boz Bosley, closed the evening. Boz
Calendar artists and underwriters were honored, generously performed a song written by himself and Heidi titled One
underwritten by Jeanine Webster and Mel Nobel. Life at a Time. It was heartfelt and a reflection of gratitude
Jessica Roberts, vice chairperson of the Helping People from those who we serve. The event, catered by Philly Down
Succeed Foundation Board, welcomed the guests and thanked South, was held in a private gallery. The evening was a
all who are so very special to Helping People Succeed and our memorable event.
mission of transforming lives by realizing potential, creating Kara Stimpson, Mary Rose Bressman, Rich Bressman and
hope and building futures through education, counseling, Todd Cannon 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 Four Misty’s Pals Teams, each comprised of a trained pet
been serving shelter animals in Martin County for 70 years, therapy dog and owner, greeted guests upon arrival to the
which was a great cause for celebration at its Paws and Claws event, which was presented by The Catsman Foundation.
Gala, the HSTC’s premier fundraiser. Held on March 8 at the During the gala, the silent and live auction raised $140,000
Pittenger Center at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, the event with supporters bidding on packages featuring everything from
raised $250,000 for the animals in their care. art, jewelry and dining excursions to spa escapes, vacations
and unique experiences.
Auctioneer Elliot Paul
conducted the live auction and
cash shout-out, which featured
a $50,000 matching gift from
The Catsman Foundation.
Journalist Taylor
Hernandez emceed the event Ryan Strom and Frank Valente
and addressed the humane
society’s accomplishments. Humane Society on page 5