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Martin County Healthy Start Coalition

Awarded Funding From COVID-19 Funders’ Consortium

By Beverly Bevis Jones Lucie, donated $14,000 for computer equipment.
As the reality of COVID-19 penetrated the hearts and Many Healthy Start clients have no transportation to access
minds of Martin County residents earlier this year, many their free diaper pantries in Stuart and Indiantown. Impact 100
nonprofits were at a loss as to how they could continue Martin provided $21,416 for the purchase of a Mobile Diaper
to provide essential services and support to their clients, Van, which will allow them to reach more clients. The Children’s
as funding from events and donors dried up. Services Council of Martin County contributed $3,101 to
Fortunately, The Community Foundation Martin–St. provide additional staffing support for the diaper pantry and
Lucie quickly recognized the critical issues our community Medicaid enrollment.
would be facing and took action to provide support. The Children’s Services Council also donated $2,595 to go
The foundation formed COVID-19 Funders’ toward providing online infant CCPR classes to prevent infant
Consortiums in Martin and St. Lucie Counties, bringing mortality in Martin County.
funders together with nonprofits in need. Healthy Start is a statewide nonprofit 501(c)(3) that offers
Martin County Healthy Start Coalition is one of 62 support and education to pregnant women, families, and infants
nonprofits that have received essential support from the Impact 100 donated funding for the Healthy Start Coalition and children to age three. Their services are provided at no cost.
two consortiums to date. to buy a van to help in the distribution of free diapers to their For pregnant women and young mothers, the Martin County
Healthy Start needed new computers to help keep up clients who have no transportation. Left to right are: Betsy Healthy Start Coalition Betty Moore Prenatal Outreach Center
with ever-changing technology and the needs of their Johnson, Impact 100; Nancy Wong, Impact 100; Elizabeth is a one-stop resource center that connects them with essential
clients. Three funders, We Are in this Together, Impact Barbella, Community Foundation Martin – St. Lucie; and
100 Martin, and The Community Foundation Martin–St. Samantha Suffich, Martin County Healthy Start Coalition. Martin County Healthy Start on page 2
Inaugural Whiskers For Whiskey Event

Raises Funds For Shelter Animals

The combined efforts of the Humane Society of the Based in Kentucky, the company’s claim to fame is that
Treasure Coast (HSTC), Chef’s Table and Libations it produced the first bottled bourbon in the U.S. The
Mobile Catering Co. recently came together for presentation included the opportunity for guests to taste
“Whiskers for Whiskey” — a tasting event that featured the more widely available whiskey to those less accessible
exclusive, top shelf whiskey and bourbon paired with five in limited batches, including a surprise tasting of its
expertly crafted plates. The inaugural event took place at celebratory birthday bottle. Each pour was selectively
the Chef’s Table and raised $5,320 to benefit the Palm paired with specially prepared cuisine by the chef.
City shelter’s animals. “This was a great event to bring people together for
Attendance was limited to 27 people. During the a unique event to raise money for our adoptable shelter
tasting event, Lujuane Mack with Brown-Forman took animals,” said HSTC Director of Community Outreach
guests on an orated tour of the 150-year history of Old
Forester Distillery and how it has evolved over time. Lajuane Mack, Tiffany Young, Joseph Cooper Inaugural Whiskers For Whiskey on page 2
Tykes & Teens’ Festival Ushers In Holiday Season

By Jackie Holfelder so that everyone can feel
Yes Virginia – there will be a Tykes & Teens Festival comfortable getting into
of Trees & Lights this year! the holiday spirit.
Since 2007, this celebration has helped fund the vital You’ll find good
programs that Tykes & Teens provides to the Treasure cheer in abundance at the
Coast via on-site and outreach programs designed to Flagler Center, 201 S.W.
prevent youth suicide, drug and alcohol abuse and other Flagler Avenue in Stuart,
unhealthy behaviors. where all activities will be
Festival of Trees & Lights will be joyful and jolly, a
little bit virtual and overflowing with safety precautions Tykes & Teens on page 3