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Library founDation

Ready, Set, Go – Success! “The extraordinary results we saw with
the preschoolers in last year’s Ready, Set
Last year, a generous $25,000 grant raised during Mariner Go! program are especially encouraging.
Sands Charity Week funded a pilot literacy program for Historically, only half of Martin County
families from the Golden Gate area of Stuart. In recognition children enter kindergarten prepared
of the program’s resounding success, the grant was renewed to learn,” said Stacy Ranieri, president
and Ready, Set, Go! is being offered again this year. of The Library Foundation of Martin
The Mariner Sands Charity Week grant to The Library County. “The goal is for students to be
Foundation of Martin County underwrites the cost for the reading on grade level by third grade,
August to May twice weekly program housed at the Golden but it can be an impossible task for
Gate Center for Enrichment. The goal is to provide 3- and teachers to catch children up if they enter
4-year-old children with preliteracy skills in preparation for kindergarten and are not equipped with
kindergarten. the skills they need to learn.”
Last year’s Ready, Set, Go! students were given pre- and The program allowed parents and
post-program assessments using kindergarten readiness siblings to participate in the lessons as well. Left to right: Mariner Sands residents Cheryl Greene, Robert Kung, Patricia
standards as well as social, emotional and personal growth Family activity bags extend the lessons at Ditmars, Jack Flanagan (Mariner Sands Charity Week chair), and Sandy Chapin
benchmarks. The post-program assessment results revealed home and a set of age-appropriate books present the $25,000 Mariner Sands Charity Week renewal grant to Michael Kenny,
an impressive 103 percent growth rate. are sent home for the family to keep. chief executive officer of The Library Foundation of Martin County.

“The Ready, Set, Go! program has proven, measurable
gooD worKs results. Mariner Sands Charity Week is thrilled to continue
its support,” said Jack Flanagan, chair of Mariner Sands
Charity Week.
Second Road To Success Taina’s host parent, licensing specialist and mentors were About The Library Foundation Of Martin County
Founded in 1992, the mission of The Library Foundation
Youth Receives Car From there to watch her take the keys to her “new-to-her” vehicle. of Martin County Inc. is to acquire and administer funds
to enrich library services and facilities not met by public
“I’m really excited to
Community Vehicle be one of the first in this funding and to endow the library system for future
generations. In addition to the Kiplinger Literary Award
program,” said Taina, a
Scholarship Program student-council member at Luncheon, the foundation hosts the annual A Literary
her school who volunteers Affair dinner in March in conjunction with the Book
Communities Connected for Kids (CCKids) presented Mania! Festival. For more information, visit http://www.
the latest award in a community vehicle scholarship program Good Works on page 14 libraryfoundationmc.org.
during an informal key ceremony Sept. 18. About Mariner Sands Charity Week
Taina, 18, and a senior at Sebastian River High School, Pictured are Taina, right, Charity Week is a volunteer organization made up of
was the second young person in the CCKids’ Road to Success and her foster caregiver, Mariner Sands Country Club members. It is the Treasure
program to be awarded a car for her perseverance, hard work Kate Crain. Crain is a host Coast’s largest residential community contributor to basic
and dedication to her own future. parent in the extended foster care program, which allows needs charities in Martin County. Since 2012, Charity
Project LIFT (Life Initiatives For Teens) donated the 2007 young people to stay in foster care after turning 18. If you Week has funded over $2 million for local nonprofits,
Subaru Outback to the program, which awards reliable cars to are interested in being a host parent, please call (772) 873- focusing on providing food, clothing, shelter and education
young people transitioning out of the local foster-care system. 7800 for more information. to those in need. For more information, visit http://www.
marinersandscharityweek.org.
Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends This is what Furry Friends is all about…rescuing, rehabilitating,
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch and giving homeless companion animals their best future… no
matter how long it takes to find it. We invite you to come visit us!
"For the Love of Animals" features Our website is www.furryfriendsadoption.org.
real stories happening at Furry Friends Furry Friends depends on the generous support from donors
in Jupiter. We are The Humane Society like you. Without Furry Friends, the future of the many animals
of Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the we save would be uncertain. Thank you for donating and helping
only no-kill shelter open to the public us continue our animal saving mission.
in northern Palm Beach County. We’ve Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
been rescuing, rehabilitating, and re- 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 401 Maplewood
homing the homeless animals in our When considering adding a furry family member to your Drive, Ste. 8, Jupiter, FL 33458.
community for more than 30 years. family, please visit our Palm City Ranch at 4841 S.W. Zarrella 2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
Our not for profit 501c3 organization Street. All of our adoptable dogs and cats are now at our ranch 3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311 ext. 1
consists of our Jupiter based Adoption but by the time you are reading this article, we may very well have “Your donation creates the possibilities to make miracles
Center, Veterinary Clinic (open to the public), Thrift Boutique, furry residents in our new Jupiter home at 100 Capital Street in happen for our Furry Friends”
and Palm City Ranch. the Jupiter Commerce Park! Call us at 561-747-5311 ext. 2 for
information!
Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all for the
Call it gender discrimination at its cruelest. An unimaginable LOVE of animals!
fate. “If you people don’t take them, I’m going to drown them.
I don’t have any use for female hounds.” These were the wicked
words from a local breeder to rescuers conducting animal relief Patricia Deshong, President
efforts in the Bahamas. He only wanted male dogs so his plan
was to rid himself of the females as quickly as possible.
Progress with our
new building. Please
help us get to the
The finish line by donating
“gals” at today!
the time
of their Our new home! If you would like to be a part of our new
rescue! beginning, please contact us. Like each nail, block, & tile, every
donation, no matter how small, will help make our dream come
true… All for the Love of Animals.
Please visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org or call
561.747.5311 ext. 1 for more information. Ask for Pat Deshong,
For Sweet Heart, Sweet Pea, and Sweet Tea, life is now good President, or Curry Krasulak, Director of Development.
because they were saved by the rescuers (of course!) and Furry
Friends was there to provide safety, love and a temporary home
while in search of their “forevers.” Happy as hounds, their
wagging tails clearly demonstrate their joy for a second chance.
These sassy siblings are some of the many that we’ve recently
taken in, either from devastated islands like the Bahamas or areas
in our own backyard. Our arms open wide for the needy, regardless
of their geography!
Furry Friends is proud to save lives and counter the actions of
evil against animals. While it incomprehensible to us that humans
can have such little regard for furry lives, we know that goodness
prevails and that dogs and cats will always have a safe harbor
within the walls of our organization. Thank you for your support
for what we do!

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