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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 welfare organization operating in Martin County. The foundation in January of 1941. They are one of the oldest sport fishing
Sailfish Club Foundation, helped benefit the Humane Society of recently presented the HSTC with a check for $1,537. and social clubs in the United States, formed for the
the Treasure Coast (HSTC), the only open access, no-kill animal “We are grateful to the Stuart Sailfish Club Foundation for purpose of promoting the conservation of game fish and
their generosity, which supports our efforts encouraging visitors to fish in Martin County waters. For
to rehome animals through our aggressive more information, call (772) 286-9373 or email them at
adoption programs and other services,” said sailfish@stuartsailfishclub.com.
HSTC President and CEO Frank Valente. About The Humane Society Of The Treasure Coast
For more information about the KDW Fishing The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) is a
Tournament, go to www.StuartSailfishClub. no-kill animal welfare organization located at 4100 S.W.
com/tournaments or “Like” them on Facebook Leighton Farm Ave. in Palm City, Fla. Since 1955, it has
at www.facebook.com/stuartsailfishclub. The been the leading advocate for animal protection and well-
Stuart Sailfish Club Foundation is a 501(c)3, being in the Martin County area. A 501(c)3 private, nonprofit
not-for-profit organization. organization, the HSTC is independent and locally operated
About The Stuart Sailfish Club Foundation and relies on donations to support its programs and services.
The Stuart Sailfish Club Foundation is Follow the HSTC on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/
located in Stuart, Florida, the “Sailfish humanesocietyTC and Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/
Capital of the World.” They were formed hstc1. For more information, visit https://www.hstc1.org or
more than 79 years ago and incorporated 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 President/CEO Carol G. Houwaart-
announced the investment of over $1.87 million in Martin Diez. Even before COVID-19, 44
County, supporting programs and initiatives that are percent of Martin County households
strengthening neighborhoods, boosting economic mobility were one emergency away from
and providing a safety net for people in need. financial ruin, setting the stage for
Made possible by generous corporate and individual the unprecedented economic impact
donors, the investment includes $845,467 in community of the crisis. “Together with dozens of
impact grants – with funding for 44 local programs dedicated organizations and thousands
and initiatives. The investment also includes $254,974 of individuals we will continue to fight
raised to help our community recover from COVID-19 for the most vulnerable individuals
and $420,317 for community agencies as directed by and families in Martin County,”
donors, as well as funding for UWMC’s internal programs Houwaart-Diez said.
including its volunteer center, CHARACTER COUNTS!, Grant recipients align with UWMC’s
the United Way Holiday Project, Tools for Success and focus on improving health, education
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA). and financial stability, and are working
“The needs of our hardworking families and the to elevate people from poverty.
most affected in our community are more evident United Way of Martin County presented a community impact grant to Light of the
than ever before,” said United Way of Martin County United Way Invests on page 2 World Charities for its Little Lights Dentistry program.
Sailfish Point Foundation Supports

#MuseumFromHome Movement

The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast has children receiving free meals from House of Hope, Boys and Luckily, local businesses, donors and foundations, like
joined in the worldwide #MuseumFromHome movement. Girls Clubs of Martin and St. Lucie counties and Elev8Hope. the Sailfish Point Foundation also feel this movement
Although the Children’s Museum is temporarily closed, “Many of the children receiving free meals may not have is making an impact. The Children’s Museum recently
staff are working diligently sharing online content through access to the live streaming due to lack of Internet connections
digital platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Museums or computers, that is why we feel it is important to keep our Sailfish Point Foundation on page 3
throughout the world are sharing live stream videos, mission moving and young
workshops and so much more; a great opportunity to bring minds inspired throughout
museums into family rooms across the globe. both counties during this
The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast has taken this time,” says Tammy Calabria,
movement one step farther, bringing educational activity kits to executive director.

First grader with
activity kit Kids with activities