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Stuart Sailfish Club Foundation Tournament

Raises Funds For Humane Society Of The Treasure Coast

The Third Annual KDW Shootout, hosted by the Stuart Florida, the “Sailfish Capital of the World.” They were formed
Sailfish Club Foundation, helped benefit the Humane Society more than 79 years ago and incorporated in January of 1941.
of the Treasure Coast (HSTC), the only open access, no-kill They are one of the oldest sport fishing and social clubs in
animal welfare organization operating in Martin County. The the United States, formed for the purpose of promoting the
foundation recently presented the HSTC with a check for $1,537. conservation of game fish and encouraging visitors to fish
“We are grateful to the Stuart Sailfish Club Foundation for in Martin County waters. For more information, call (772)
their generosity, which supports our efforts to rehome animals 286-9373 or email them at sailfish@stuartsailfishclub.com.
through our aggressive adoption programs and other services,” About The Humane Society Of The Treasure Coast
said HSTC President and CEO Frank Valente. The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) is
For more information about the KDW Fishing Tournament, a no-kill animal welfare organization located at 4100 S.W.
go to www.StuartSailfishClub.com/tournaments or “Like” Leighton Farm Ave. in Palm City, Fla. Since 1955, it has
them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/stuartsailfishclub. been the leading advocate for animal protection and well-
The Stuart Sailfish Club Foundation is a 501(c)3, not-for- being in the Martin County area. A 501(c)3 private, nonprofit
profit organization. organization, the HSTC is independent and locally operated humanesocietyTC and Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/
About The Stuart Sailfish Club Foundation and relies on donations to support its programs and services. hstc1. For more information, visit https://www.hstc1.org or
The Stuart Sailfish Club Foundation is located in Stuart, Follow the HSTC on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ call (772) 223-8822.
United Way Invests Over $1.87 Million To Sustain Martin

County Social Services In The Wake Of COVID-19

United Way of Martin County (UWMC) recently than ever before,” said
announced the investment of over $1.87 million in United Way of Martin
Martin County, supporting programs and initiatives that County President/CEO
are strengthening neighborhoods, boosting economic Carol G. Houwaart-Diez.
mobility and providing a safety net for people in need. Even before COVID-19,
Made possible by generous corporate and individual 44 percent of Martin
donors, the investment includes $845,467 in community County households were
impact grants – with funding for 44 local programs one emergency away from
and initiatives. The investment also includes $254,974 financial ruin, setting the
raised to help our community recover from COVID-19 stage for the unprecedented
and $420,317 for community agencies as directed by economic impact of the
donors, as well as funding for UWMC’s internal programs crisis. “Together with
including its volunteer center, CHARACTER COUNTS!, d oz e n s o f d e d i c a t e d
the United Way Holiday Project, Tools for Success and or ganizations and
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA). thousands of individuals
“The needs of our hardworking families and the United Way of Martin County presented a community impact grant to Light of the World
most affected in our community are more evident United Way Invests on page 2 Charities for its Little Lights Dentistry program.
Sailfish Point Foundation Supports

#MuseumFromHome Movement

The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast has joined throughout the world are
in the worldwide #MuseumFromHome movement. sharing live stream videos,
Although the Children’s Museum is temporarily closed, workshops and so much
staff are working diligently sharing online content through
digital platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Museums Sailfish Point on page 3

Kids with activities