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       VOL. 20 NO. 8                                            www.seabreezepublications.com                                            AUGUST 2019

      United Way Invests Nearly $2.1 Million


      To Boost Martin County




         United Way  of                                                                                    The investment also includes $689,783 for community
      Martin County (UWMC)                                                                                 agencies as directed by donors, as well as funding for
      recently announced the                                                                               UWMC’s internal programs including its volunteer center,
      investment of nearly                                                                                 CHARACTER COUNTS!, the United Way Holiday Project
      $2.1 million in Martin                                                                               and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA).
      County, supporting                                                                                      “We are grateful for the support of so many partners
      programs and initiatives                                                                             and donors as we work to move the needle on economic
      that are strengthening                                                                               opportunity,” said United Way of Martin County President/
      neighborhoods, boosting                                                                              CEO Carol G. Houwaart-Diez. “We know change won’t
      economic mobility and                                                                                happen in isolation, so we are thankful to have the ability
      providing a safety net                                                                               to make a collective impact through the efforts of dozens of
      for people in need.  Kim Johnson and Sheena Marquis                                                  dedicated organizations and thousands of individuals.”
         Made possible by  with  Salvation Army  of Martin                                                    Grant recipients align with UWMC’s focus on improving
      generous corporate  County                                                                           health, education and financial stability, and are working to
      and individual donors,                             Bank of America Student Leaders Intern Harseerat Dhillon   elevate people from poverty.
      the investment includes $959,642 in community impact   sings the national anthem at the recent community impact
      grants – with funding for 53 local programs and initiatives.   grant award announcement event.       United Way Invests Nearly $2.1 Million on page 2
      Helping People Succeed’s


      White Shirt Night Event Honors Veterans




      By Jackie Holfelder                                                                                  artists to an evening in which they paint original expressions
         It wouldn’t be June                                                                               of their art on white shirts, napkins, tote bags and caps in
      without that perennial                                                                               either patriotic red, white and blue or more tropical colors.
      favorite, White Shirt                                                                                   This year’s talented and award-winning artists – who
      Night, the colorful                                                                                  donated their time and talent – were Laura DeBerard,
      and joyful fundraiser                                                                                Sharon Ferina, James Hook, Carol Ann Hughes, Ginny
      that benefits Helping                                                                                Jones, Danielle Keller, Leah Krummé, Dan Mackin, Pamela
      People Succeed                                                                                       Patterson, Kathy Pitts, Susan Roberts, Sue Ann Mosley
      (HPS).                                                                                               Saleeby and Theresa Krueger Woleslagle.
         For the past 10                                                                                      Sponsors included Jenkins Landscaping, Taste Casual
      years, Taste  Casual                                                                                 Dining, EW Consultants, Mary Kay Buckridge, Jeanine Webster
      Dining in Hobe                                                                                       and Mel Nobel, Suzy Hutcheson and Liz Abbott – Florida Blue
      Sound has welcomed  Craig Kingston, owner of Taste                                                   Insurance Agent and Liberty Tax Service Manager.
      some of the Treasure  Casual Dining and Brad Ayers at   Artists Pam Patterson and Laura DeBerard at White Shirt
      Coast’s premier  White Shirt Night to benefit HPS  Night to benefit HPS                              Helping People Succeed’s White Shirt Night on page 3
      Big Change Under The Big Top!



         On June 17, a new president of the Martin County Fair   of the Martin County Affordable Housing Committee.   established in 1935 and celebrates 61 years at its current
      was sworn in. The Honorable Judge Mike McNicholas,   Edwards is a resident of Palm City, along with his wife,   location on Dixie Highway.
      who sits on 19th judicial circuit, did the honors of   Renee, who is also a long-time fair volunteer, and their     For more information about the Fair Association and how
      swearing in the 2019/20 Fair Board and the new Fair   daughter, Brianna, who has shown livestock at the annual   you might become a sponsor, donor, or volunteer for 2019/20,
      Association president and president of the Board, Chester   fair. The Edwards family has been involved with the fair   please see the fair website at: www.martincountyfair.
      Edwards. Edwards is a local businessman, 25-year owner/  since 2015.                                 com/getinvolved, or contact Jay Spicer, fair manager, at
      operator of Five-Star Modular Homes on Monterey Road.     Edwards has been a director on the all-volunteer Fair   fairoffice@martincountyfair.com or at (772) 220-3247.
         Edwards is a past board member of Martin County   Board for three years. He will be sitting at the helm while
      Parks and Recreation and is currently a 13-year member   the fair takes a new direction in its beginning stages of
                                                                                 moving to a larger property
                                                                                 outside of Indiantown.
                                                                                   The Martin County Fair
                                                                                 is an all-volunteer, 501(c)
                                                                                 (3) nonprofit organization,
                                                                                 with a mission to support
                                                                                 and educate the community
                                                                                 about agriculture in a
                                                                                 fun  family-friendly way.
                                                                                 The Fair Association was
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