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United Way Invests Nearly $2.1 Million from page 1 Those wishing to get involved by donating their time, United Way has been working to create long-term social
money or voice to make Martin County a better place can change and provide support to Martin County residents by
Among them: ARC of Martin County, Boys & Girls Clubs do so by visiting www.unitedwaymartin.org. investing in programs that strive to: enhance healthy living,
of Martin County, Gertrude Walden Childcare Center, House About United Way Of Martin County improve education, and support financial stability.
of Hope, Helping People Succeed, Alzheimer’s Community United Way of Martin County’s mission is to lift the
Care, The Martin County School District, and dozens more. community and change lives together through the collective Photos by Chaplain L C Campbell Jr. with Treasure Coast
A full list is available online at www.UnitedWayMartin.org/ power of advancing the common good. Since 1972, the Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory
fundedprograms.
UWMC’s community impact grants are determined by a
competitive, volunteer-led grant making process. More than
60 community volunteers helped make funding decisions
during a rigorous evaluation process to ensure grants are
distributed objectively and aligned with UWMC’s goals.
“United Way is driven by community – from our donors,
to our leadership and staff, to our agency partners and grant
recipients,” said Houwaart-Diez. “We add great value to
charitable giving by evaluating community needs and holding
agencies accountable for results, so donors can rest assured
their contributions are making a difference and people in
need get the support they deserve.” United Way of Martin County Board Chair Gene Zweben United Way of Martin County Board Chair Gene Zweben
As one of Martin County’s largest nongovernment funders (left) presents a community impact grant award to Dunbar (left) presents a community impact grant award to Mary’s
of health and human services, UWMC’s funding strategy Early Learning Center representatives Lynda Paquette and Shelter representatives Gina Thompson and Madeleine
includes three key elements. Wendy Reynoso pictured with United Way of Martin County Greenwood pictured with United Way of Martin County CEO
In education, United Way is investing in programs that CEO Carol G. Houwaart-Diez (right). Carol G. Houwaart-Diez (right).
increase the quality of preschools available to our kids as well
as focusing on achieving grade-level reading, and provide
the support necessary to see our kids through high school
graduation and beyond.
For financial stability, United Way is investing in
programs helping individuals and families achieve and
maintain financial stability with a focus on workforce
development through education, job placement and retention
and legal mediation. The goal is to help our community earn
it, keep it and save it. United Way is also supporting food
and housing assistance programs.
And in the focus area of health, United Way is investing in
programs that help our community members prevent trauma,
make healthy choices, manage chronic disease and increase United Way of Martin County recently awarded 53 community impact grants as part of their $2,098,195 investment in
access to health care. Martin County.

United Way of Martin County Board Chair Gene Zweben (left) presents a community impact United Way of Martin County Board Chair Gene Zweben (left) presents a community impact
grant award to Children’s Emergency Services representatives Larry Green, Joe Flanagan, grant award to Alzheimer’s Community Care representatives Johnathan Price, Amy Bromhead,
Alicia Stover and Sheila Moore pictured with United Way of Martin County CEO Carol G. Dianne Bruce and Mary Barnes pictured with United Way of Martin County CEO Carol G.
Houwaart-Diez (right). Houwaart-Diez (right).

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