Page 6 - Stuart Exposure - August '19

Page 6, Stuart Exposure

VoluNteer NeWs

The MAVEN Project Comes clinics access to additional care by connecting them to the clinic’s primary care providers have already utilized it in
volunteer physicians through the use of telehealth technology.
several challenging cases and have found it to be a valuable
To VIM Clinic With this technology, VIM providers are now able to reach resource. VIM Clinic is thrilled to be a part of this pilot
out to other experienced physicians for specialized care program and plans to continue employing it in their practice
This year VIM Clinic has the pleasure of being a part of the involving complex cases. this year to enhance the care of the medically underserved
pilot of the telehealth system, the MAVEN project (Medical Although VIM Clinic has a diverse pool of volunteer of Martin County.
Alumni Volunteer Expert Network). The VIM Clinic in Stuart specialists, MAVEN has gained the clinic access to all new About Volunteers In Medicine Clinic
is one of four free clinics across the nation to be chosen, resources, especially for psychiatry, which has been a struggle Volunteers in Medicine Clinic is a nonprofit healthcare
along with Coachella Valley VIM in Indio, Calif., VIM in for the clinic. MAVEN has made it possible for the clinic’s safety net for eligible uninsured Martin County residents,
Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic in providers to connect with psychiatrists in order to optimize serving the community since 1995. Its staff of almost 100
Johns Island, S.C. The project will take place over the course their patient’s medication management. This allows the clinic volunteer medical and lay professionals, 11 employees
of a year and is being sponsored by Becton, Dickenson and to treat and prescribe in-house, with the help of a psychiatrist, along with community partners provide comprehensive and
Company (BD) and Athenahealth. without having to refer patients to external physicians. compassionate medical care at no charge. To learn more,
The project is aimed at giving underserved community In the few short months MAVEN has been accessible, visit www.vimclinic.net or call (772) 463-4128.
Art HAppeNiNGs

The 35th Edition Of The Ph o t o g r a p h y , States, ArtiGras showcases a unique juried exhibition of
Ranked as one of the top 50 art shows in the United
Sculpture and Wood.
ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival ArtiGras also 290 fine artists from all over the country. The 35th edition

Now Accepting Artists’ offers the “Emerging of this outdoor festival will run two days over Presidents’
Artist” category for
Day weekend and will feature interactive art exhibits,
Applications local artists. This children’s activities, live music, youth art and recycling
art competitions among other demonstrations. For more
program of fers
selected developing information visit www.artigras.org.
New In 2020, The Festival Will Run Two Days artists mentoring About Palm Beach North Chamber Of Commerce
Over Presidents’ Day Weekend And Offer services, professional The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce serves
More Than $20,000 In Prize Money booth photos and 10 municipalities that make up Palm Beach North. The
complimentary tent Chamber is one of the largest and most active business
The Palm Beach rental. Qualifications organizations in Southeast Florida. The Chamber fosters
North Chamber of include artists who Beth Garcia from Lakeland, Fla., a partnership of private, public, education and civic
Commerce is have never exhibited who won best in show last year organizations working together to ensure Palm Beach
accepting artists’ in a show and reside North is Florida’s “Prosperity Coast.” The Chamber’s
applications at in the Palm Beach County area. Emerging Artist applicants four strategic imperatives are: A Prosperous Economy,
zapplication.org for should proceed in the same manner as professional artists High Quality of Life for all residents, a Smart and
the 35th edition of the ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival scheduled and submit their artwork online through zapplication.org. Connected Region, and Regional Leadership. For more
for February 15-16, 2020, in Jupiter. Artists can apply for Deadline for artists to apply online for inclusion in information visit: www.pbnchamber.com.
jury selection in 12 fine art categories including Ceramics, ArtiGras is Wednesday, September 18. Artists can email
Digital Art, Drawing and Printmaking, Fiber (Wearable and artists@artigras.org, call (561) 748-3942 or visit www.
Non-Wearable), Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, artigras.org for more information.

Pet Matters

For The Love Of Animals

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends Adoption,
Clinic & Ranch
“For the Love of Animals” features real
stories happening at Furry Friends in
Jupiter. We are The Humane Society of
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the only no-
kill shelter open to the public in northern Thank you to our sponsors! And a special thank you to CBS
Palm Beach County. We’ve been rescuing, Channel 12 for their commitment to our special Telethon event!
rehabilitating, and re-homing the homeless
animals in our community for more than 30 Axe is a Dolly’s Dream Dog and his adoption fee is already paid!
years. Our not for profit 501c3 organization Plus he goes home with you with lots of goodies. Please come see
consists of our Jupiter based Adoption Center, Veterinary Clinic Axe at our Jupiter Adoption Center.
(open to the public), Thrift Boutique, and Palm City Ranch.

President Pat Deshong with CBS Channel 12 Reporter
Hall of Famers Willie Roaf & Kristen Chapman & volunteers
Joe Namath and Mayor Todd Wodraska
Furry Friends’ new
Adopti on Cent e r &
As they say, every picture tells a story. Here is little Jack telling Veterinary Clinic, located
CBS News Anchorman Jim Grimes about his lemonade stand which at 100 Capital Street in the
raised $47 dollars for Furry Friends. Bert and Sallie Korman pledging Jupiter Commerce Park, will
a $100,000 matching donation in memory of their late daughter-in-law. be completed in September
Starbucks on W. Indiantown Road delivering goodies and much needed 2019. We have work to do
caffeine to Furry Friends’ clinic in the wee hours of the morning. and money to raise, but with Photo courtesy of Samantha Farmer
These are just three of the countless examples of how the your help, we can realize
community galvanized to support the Capital Campaign for Furry the dream that’s been the we save would be uncertain. Thank you for donating and helping
Friends’ new Jupiter-based Adoption Center & Veterinary Clinic on hope of our organization for us continue our animal saving mission.
Friday, July 19th. A telethon, hosted all day by CBS News Channel decades. Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
12, raised more than $237,000 for our vision, our future, our soon- If you would like to be a 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 401 Maplewood
to-be reality for the many dogs and cats who find themselves at our part of our new beginning, Drive, Ste. 8, Jupiter, FL 33458.
doors and in need of our rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing help. please contact us. Like each 2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
Historically, July 19th was one of our greatest days! As President nail, block, & tile, every 3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311 ext. 1
of Furry Friends, words cannot express how proud we are to be your donation, no matter how “Your donation
hometown shelter. And how excited we are to know that our new small, will help make our dream come true… All for the Love of creates th e
home, located in the Jupiter Commerce Park, is nearing completion. Animals. possibilities to
Once built, it will create bright possibilities, not only for the dogs Please visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org or call make miracles
and cats in our care, but for the entire community. It will truly be a 561.747.5311 ext. 1 for more information. Ask for Pat Deshong, happen for our
destination point for everyone to come & be a part of the promise President, or Curry Krasulak, Director of Development. Furry Friends”
we give to our animals each and every day. The promise of “happily This is what Furry Friends is all about…rescuing, rehabilitating,
ever after” for every single one… no matter how long it takes. and giving homeless companion animals their best future… no
From the bottom of our hearts, we are so thankful to the sponsors, matter how long it takes to find it. We have many wonderful
donors, volunteers, staff members, businesses and supporters who dogs and cats at our Jupiter Adoption Center and Palm City
make up our vast cheerleading team. With you, we are making the Ranch. We invite you to come visit us! Our website is www.
possibilities for miracles a reality. furryfriendsadoption.org.
Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all for the Furry Friends depends on the generous support from donors
LOVE of animals! like you. Without Furry Friends, the future of the many animals
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