Page 2 - Martin Downs Bulletin - August '20

Page 2, Martin Downs

United Way Invests from page 1 In education, United Way
is investing in programs
Among them: ARC of Martin County, Boys & Girls that increase the quality
Clubs of Martin County, Gertrude Walden Childcare of preschools available to
Center, House of Hope, Helping People Succeed, our kids as well as focus
Alzheimer’s Community Care, The Martin County School on achieving grade-level
District, and dozens more. A full list is available online at reading, and provide the
www.UnitedWayMartin.org/fundedprograms. support necessary to see our
UWMC’s community impact grants are determined by kids through high school
a competitive, volunteer-led grantmaking process. More graduation and beyond.
than 40 community volunteers participated in the first ever For financial stability,
virtual evaluation process to ensure grants are distributed United Way is investing in
objectively and aligned with UWMC’s goals. programs helping individuals
“United Way of Martin County has been an enduring and families achieve and
force in changing lives and creating a positive impact maintain financial stability
in our community and together with our donors, our with a focus on workforce
community partners and grant recipients, we can do even development through United Way of Martin County presented a community impact grant to Mary’s Home for its
more for our community,” said Houwaart-Diez. education, job placement work readiness program. Left to right: Aleann Timm, Jennifer Cosolito, Kim Gaudet, Gina
As one of Martin County’s largest non-government and retention. The goal is to Thomson and Donna Gardner.
funders of health and human services, UWMC’s funding help our community earn it,
strategy includes three key elements: keep it and save it. United Way is also supporting food
and housing assistance programs.
And in the focus area of health, United Way is investing
in programs that help our community members prevent
trauma, make healthy choices, manage chronic disease
and increase access to health care.
Those wishing to get involved by donating their time,
money or voice to make Martin County a better place can
do so by visiting www.unitedwaymartin.org.
About United Way Of Martin County
United Way of Martin County’s mission is to lift the
community and change lives together through the collective
power of advancing the common good. Since 1972, the
United Way has been working to create long-term social
change and provide support to Martin County residents by United Way of Martin County presented two community impact
investing in programs that strive to: enhance healthy living, grants to Helping People Succeed for its Community Living
improve education and support financial stability. and Baby Steps programs. Pictured left to right: Shannon
Wilson, Kathy Derringer, Suzy Hutcheson and Glenna Parris.
United Way of Martin County presented a community impact
grant to Molly’s House. Pictured left to right: Polly Delater,
Katie Watts, Mimi Wild.

United Way of Martin County presented two community impact United Way of Martin County presented two community impact
grants to Gertrude Walden Child Care Center for its VPK and grants to Alzheimer’s Community Care for its specialized day
Summer Slide programs. Pictured left to right: Wendell Cave, care and family nurse consultant programs. Pictured left to
Thelma Washington and Joe Hogan. right: Amy Bromhead and Mary Barnes.

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