Page 1 - Palm City Spotlight - April '20

VOL. 22 NO. 4 www.seabreezepublications.com APRIL 2020

Local Funders Band Together

To Form The COVID-19 Response Fund

By Carrie Lavarnga The Community institutions, companies and other funders are encouraged
Recognizing the needs of Foundation will work in to contribute to the fund.
individuals due to the virus partnership with local The purpose of the Response Fund is to bring together
crisis, local funders have governments and other private and public entities that fund local nonprofits.
banded together to form the local funders, including “The motivation is to leverage every human and financial
COVID-19 Response Fund. the Children’s Service resource available to strategically invest in nonprofits
Hosted by The Community Councils and United to help our community through these unprecedented
Foundation Martin – St. Ways in Martin and St. times,” said Elizabeth Barbella, president and CEO of
Lucie, the Response Fund will Lucie counties and the The Community Foundation Martin-St. Lucie.
award grants to nonprofits Hobe Sound Community A portion of the fund will be used to provide
that serve the communities’ Chest to ensure the fund critical financial assistance to qualified economically
most vulnerable populations has maximum reach and
that are stressed by the virus outbreak. effectiveness. Individuals, Elizabeth Barbella Local Funders Band Together on page 9
It Was A Fabulous February

At Arts Foundation Of Martin County!

By Jackie Holfelder
In a dizzyingly delightful two-weekend period, the Arts
Foundation of Martin County presented two of the season’s most
delightful and unique fundraisers.
On Feb. 1, an Italian carnival theme set the mood for the 40th
Anniversary Gala: Carnevale di mARTin, which took place at
the Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart.
An amazing lineup of participants, including a variety of arts
organizations and artists from throughout Martin County, wowed
the 300 attendees.
Headlining the evening’s Musica di Venezia were vocalists
Terry Barber and Lorrianna Colozzo, and international concert
pianist Lindsay Garriston. ArtsFest volunteers Darryl and Jennifer Brand with Arts
Then, during the weekend of Feb. 8 to 9, ArtsFest, one of the Foundation Chair Neil Capozzi
longest running arts events in the area at 33 years and counting, Volunteers Jackie Holfelder and Robin Stabley greet guests
took over Memorial Park in Stuart. at the VIP Lounge. Arts Foundation Of Martin County on page 9
14th Annual Lundin Kudo Empty Bowls

Sets New Record By Providing More Than 86,000 Meals

The annual Lundin Kudo Empty Bowls Project raised handcrafted bowls created and donated to the event by area
nearly $11,000, setting a new record for the event and artists.
providing more than 86,000 meals for children struggling In addition, there was energetic bidding for the selection
with hunger in Martin County. of “souper” bowls that well-known local clay artists create
Patrons formed a long line before the doors opened and donate each year for the Mae Slaton Silent Auction.
at the Woman’s Club of Stuart on Feb. 23. For their $20 This is the 14th year for the event that honors the late
donation, each received a bowl of savory soup provided ceramic artist, Lundin Kudo. It brings together artists, local
by area restaurants and their choice from more than 300 restaurants, dedicated volunteers and the community to
support Treasure Coast Food
Bank’s fight against hunger.
A portion of the proceeds
also are donated to Mary’s
Kitchen.
“The Lundin Kudo Empty
Bowls event is a highlight
each year, and we are grateful
Jack and Kay Norris with their selections of bowls at the
Empty Bowls on page 3 event