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United Way Foundation “This community has long been known

Honors Fred And Betty Kopf for its generous residents, like Fred and
Betty Kopf, who have a deep commitment to
For Humanitarian Efforts philanthropy,” said Elisabeth Glynn, CFRE,
United Way of Martin County director of
The United Way of Martin County Foundation recently philanthropy. “In fact, Martin County was
presented Fred and Betty Kopf with the 2021 Frances recently named the No. 2 most generous
Langford Humanitarian Award for their extensive county in the state, and at no time has that
philanthropic efforts throughout Martin County. The been more apparent than in the last year
prestigious Frances Langford Humanitarian Award when many of our community members
recognizes community leaders who demonstrate caring needed extra support.”
dedication and compassion for humanity in their lives Due to pandemic concerns, the United
and deeds. Way of Martin County Foundation made
Fred and Betty Kopf have been longtime supporters the difficult decision to cancel the Frances
of United Way and have been honored with several Langford Award Reception. The lack of
awards for their generosity and devotion to improving fanfare, while disappointing, was a fitting United Way Foundation honors Fred and Betty Kopf for humanitarian
the community. They have been members of the Alexis way to honor the Kopf’s sense of modesty efforts. Pictured left to right: Elisabeth Glynn, Fred Kopf, Carol G.
de Tocqueville Society since 2005. In 2017, they and their quiet, humble, and inconspicuous Houwaart-Diez
were awarded the Alexis de Tocqueville Outstanding giving that has spanned several decades.
Philanthropist Award by United Way of Martin County. Originally from Baldwin, N.Y., Fred received a and Carol Weissman; Saelzer/Atlas Wealth Management
bachelor’s degree from Brown and an MBA from NYU Group of Raymond James; and H.W. Lichtenberger.
and had a 40-year career as an investment analyst in New About The United Way Of Martin County Foundation
York. After graduating from Bucknell University, Betty The United Way of Martin County Foundation is an
moved to New York, where she was the office manager of independent public charity uniquely positioned to accept
the animal behavior department at the America Museum legacy gifts and build an endowment fund to meet the
of National History. While raising three children in New current and future unmet needs of Martin County. Please
Jersey, she was an active volunteer, including serving as remember the United Way of Martin County Foundation
captain of Westfield Rescue Squad. The couple has been in your will or estate plan.
Florida residents for over 25 years. Many donors give generously to United Way of
Previous humanitarian award recipients include: Martin County’s annual campaign as a way to combat
2011 – Robert and Carol Weissman the daunting challenges our community is facing today.
2013 – Barbara Briggs Trimble By leaving a legacy gift to the United Way Foundation,
2014 – Prestley and Helen Blake donors can continue to support our beloved community
2015 – Douglass and Patricia Stewart into the future.
2016 – John and Susan Sullivan The gift principal will be held in perpetuity with
2017 – H. William Lichtenberger our foundation as an endowment. Earnings from these
2018 – Bob and Jan Crandall and Bill and Audrey endowment gifts will continue to grow and be used
Crandall to support the community’s future needs through the
2019 – Joe and Margaret R. Temple foundation as a supporting organization of United Way
2020 - John and Linda Loewenberg of Martin County.
The Frances Langford Humanitarian Award reception Funds are managed by a team of independent
is the signature event of the United Way of Martin County investment professionals under the watchful eye of an
Foundation. The Frances Langford Humanitarian Award Investment Committee comprised of knowledgeable
honors the memory of Frances Langford, singer, and actress investment experts.
who resided in Martin County until she died in 2005. United Way of Martin County’s mission is to improve
Langford listened to the needs expressed by her community lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community.
and tried to give back in ways that made all stronger. She Since 1972, the United Way has been working to create
trusted the United Way of Martin County to help the people long-term social change and provide support to Martin
and causes she cared about in our community. County residents by investing in programs that strive to
The Frances Langford Humanitarian Award sculpture is enhance healthy living, improve education and support
a signature piece by Geoffrey C. Smith created especially financial stability.
for the United Way of Martin County Foundation. For more information about United Way of Martin
Top sponsors include Bob and Jan Crandall and Bill County, visit www.UnitedWayMartin.org or call (772)
and Audrey Crandall; John and Linda Loewenberg; Robert 283-4800, Ext. 2212.

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