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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) Services. Since moving John, a Brown University graduate with an MBA from
was proud to announce Kathryn (Muffin) and John Adamiak to Stuart in 2003, she has Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania,
as the 2025 Frances Langford Humanitarian Award recipients remained a driving force for built a successful career in investment banking but always
on Feb. 12 at Sailfish Point. This prestigious award positive change, leading the remained passionate about giving back. He served on
recognizes community philanthropists who demonstrate care, Sailfish Point Foundation, several boards but found his most impactful work with the
compassion and commitment in support of United Way and working with Hibiscus Philadelphia Futures (now Heights of Philadelphia). Through
the nonprofit sector. Children’s Center and his visionary leadership, the organization has grown to serve
For John and Muffin, giving back has been a lifelong playing an instrumental role over 3,300 students with mentorship and scholarships –
commitment. in the United Way of Martin leaving a lasting legacy of support and opportunity.
Muffin’s passion for helping others began at just County, where she now “Our journey has always been about making a difference,
14 when she mentored children through The New York serves on the United Way whether it’s mentoring one student or helping build a
Times’ Fresh Air Fund. This dedication continued into Board, cochairs the Alexis stronger community,” said Muffin Adamiak. “We’ve been so
her professional life, inspiring her to pursue a master’s in de Tocqueville Society and fortunate in our lives, and we believe it’s our responsibility
social work and spend a decade addressing homelessness is a member of the United Cheryl Paul and Elliot Paul,
and hunger through Catholic Charities’ Emergency Way Foundation Board. UWMC board chair United Way Foundation Honors 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
place in many homes and offices along the Treasure Coast
and beyond.
Each year, 13 talented artists from our community are
selected to showcase their work of art on each month of
Helping People Succeed’s calendar. The paintings are that
of nature, historical buildings and animals.
On Jan. 30 a special Reception of Gratitude took place
at the Elliott Museum, at which the 2025 Art for Living
Calendar artists and underwriters were honored, generously
underwritten by Jeanine Webster and Mel Nobel.
Jessica Roberts, vice chairperson of the Helping People
Succeed Foundation Board, welcomed the guests and
thanked all who are so very special to Helping People
Succeed and our mission of transforming lives by realizing

Reception Of Gratitude on page 4 Attendees at Reception of Gratitude
Humane Society Of The Treasure Coast

Celebrates 70th Anniversary At Paws And Claws Gala

The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) has therapy dog and owner, greeted guests upon arrival to the
been serving shelter animals in Martin County for 70 years, event, which was presented by The Catsman 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 pet conducted the live auction and cash shout-out, which featured
a $50,000 matching gift from
The Catsman Foundation.
Journalist Tayl or
Hernandez emceed the event
and addressed the humane
society’s accomplishments.
She then introduced Frank
Valente, president and CEO Ryan Strom and Frank Valente
of the HSTC, who spoke
about breaking ground on Humane Society on page 6