Page 2 - Stuart Exposure - August '19

Page 2, Stuart Exposure

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