Page 8 - Martin Downs Bulletin - May '21

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United Way Foundation The Frances Langford Humanitarian
Honors Fred And Betty Kopf Award reception is the signature event of the
United Way of Martin County Foundation.
For Humanitarian Efforts The Frances Langford Humanitarian Award
honors the memory of Frances Langford,
The United Way of Martin County Foundation recently singer, and actress who resided in Martin
presented Fred and Betty Kopf with the 2021 Frances Langford County until she died in 2005. Langford
Humanitarian Award for their extensive philanthropic efforts listened to the needs expressed by her
throughout Martin County. The prestigious Frances Langford community and tried to give back in ways
Humanitarian Award recognizes community leaders who that made all stronger. She trusted the United
demonstrate caring dedication and compassion for humanity Way of Martin County to help the people and
in their lives and deeds. causes she cared about in our community.
Fred and Betty Kopf have been longtime supporters of The Frances Langford Humanitarian
United Way and have been honored with several awards for Award sculpture is a signature piece by
their generosity and devotion to improving the community. Geoffrey C. Smith created especially for the
They have been members of the Alexis de Tocqueville United Way of Martin County Foundation. United Way Foundation honors Fred and Betty Kopf for humanitarian
Society since 2005. In 2017, they were awarded the Alexis Top sponsors include Bob and Jan efforts. Pictured left to right: Elisabeth Glynn, Fred Kopf, Carol G.
de Tocqueville Outstanding Philanthropist Award by United Crandall and Bill and Audrey Crandall; John Houwaart-Diez
Way of Martin County. and Linda Loewenberg; Robert and Carol
“This community has long been known for its generous Weissman; Saelzer/Atlas Wealth Management Group of to support the community’s future needs through the
residents, like Fred and Betty Kopf, who have a deep Raymond James; and H.W. Lichtenberger. foundation as a supporting organization of United Way
commitment to philanthropy,” said Elisabeth Glynn, CFRE, About The United Way Of Martin County Foundation of Martin County.
United Way of Martin County director of philanthropy. “In The United Way of Martin County Foundation is an Funds are managed by a team of independent
fact, Martin County was recently named the No. 2 most independent public charity uniquely positioned to accept investment professionals under the watchful eye of an
generous county in the state, and at no time has that been more legacy gifts and build an endowment fund to meet the Investment Committee comprised of knowledgeable
apparent than in the last year when many of our community current and future unmet needs of Martin County. Please investment experts.
members needed extra support.” remember the United Way of Martin County Foundation United Way of Martin County’s mission is to improve
Due to pandemic concerns, the United Way of Martin in your will or estate plan. lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community.
County Foundation made the difficult decision to cancel the Many donors give generously to United Way of Since 1972, the United Way has been working to create
Frances Langford Award Reception. The lack of fanfare, while Martin County’s annual campaign as a way to combat long-term social change and provide support to Martin
disappointing, was a fitting way to honor the Kopf’s sense of the daunting challenges our community is facing today. County residents by investing in programs that strive to
modesty and their quiet, humble, and inconspicuous giving By leaving a legacy gift to the United Way Foundation, enhance healthy living, improve education and support
that has spanned several decades. donors can continue to support our beloved community financial stability.
Originally from Baldwin, N.Y., Fred received a bachelor’s into the future. For more information about United Way of Martin
degree from Brown and an MBA from NYU and had a 40-year The gift principal will be held in perpetuity with County, visit www.UnitedWayMartin.org or call (772)
career as an investment analyst in New York. After graduating our foundation as an endowment. Earnings from these 283-4800, Ext. 2212.
from Bucknell University, Betty moved to New York, where endowment gifts will continue to grow and be used
she was the office manager of the animal behavior department
at the America Museum of National History. While raising
three children in New Jersey, she was an active volunteer, KiDs coRneR
including serving as captain of Westfield Rescue Squad. The
couple has been Florida residents for over 25 years.
Previous humanitarian award recipients include:
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