Page 4 - Martin Downs Bulletin - August '21

Page 4, Martin Downs

Good Works

United Way Announces $5.9 collaboration to ensure children and families were supported objectively and aligned with United Way’s goals.

Million Investment To Boost throughout the pandemic.” As one of Martin County’s largest non-government funders
of health and human services, United Way’s funding strategy
Grant recipients align with United Way’s focus on improving
Martin County Safety Net health, education and financial stability, and are working to includes three key elements:
elevate people from poverty. In education, United Way is investing in programs that
Despite the pandemic’s sobering impact, there was much Among them: ARC of Martin County, Boys & Girls Clubs increase the quality of preschools as well as focus on achieving
to applaud at this year’s United Way of Martin County grant of Martin County, Gertrude Walden Childcare Center, House of grade-level reading, and provide the support necessary to see
announcement, where the organization celebrated the investment Hope, Helping People Succeed, Alzheimer’s Community Care, students through high school graduation and beyond.
of over $5.9 million in the local community. The Martin County School District, and dozens more. A full list is For financial stability, United Way is investing in programs
As part of that investment, United Way officials presented 42 available online at www.UnitedWayMartin.org/fundedprograms. helping individuals and families achieve and maintain financial
community impact grants to 31 local nonprofit agencies totaling United Way’s Community Impact Grants are determined by stability with a focus on workforce development through
$928,417. a competitive, volunteer-led grantmaking process. More than 60 education, job placement and retention. The goal is to help
The total investment includes $4.081 million in CARES community volunteers helped make funding decisions during our community earn it, keep it and save it. United Way is also
Act Funds and United Way COVID-19 Relief Funds that were a rigorous evaluation process to ensure grants are distributed supporting food and housing assistance programs.
distributed to help residents and social service agencies respond, And in the focus area of health, United Way is investing in
recover and rebuild during the pandemic. programs that help our community members prevent trauma,
United Way distributed an additional $933,515 to community make healthy choices, manage chronic disease and increase
agencies as directed by donors, as well as funding for its internal access to health care.
programs, including its volunteer center, CHARACTER Those wishing to get involved by donating their time, money
COUNTS!, the United Way Holiday Project, Tools for Success or voice to make Martin County a better place can do so by
and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA). visiting www.unitedwaymartin.org.
“It was an incredibly disruptive year, but thanks to our About United Way Of Martin County
generous donors and dedicated community partners it didn’t United Way of Martin County’s mission is to lift the community
derail our efforts to care for our community,” United Way and change lives together through the collective power of
of Martin County President/CEO Carol G. Houwaart-Diez advancing the common good. Since 1972, the United Way has
said. “The challenges we faced spurred creative thinking and been working to create long-term social change and provide
support to Martin County residents by investing in programs
Kherri Anderson, United Way Board chair (left), and Carol that strive to: enhance healthy living, improve education, and
G. Houwaart-Diez, United Way of Martin County president/ support financial stability.
CEO (right), present two community impact grant checks to Photos by Chaplain L. C. Campbell Jr.
Council on Aging in Martin County representatives Annette with Treasure Coast Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory
Lopez, Karen Ripper and Michele Jacobs.

Kherri Anderson, United Way Board chair (left), and Carol
G. Houwaart-Diez, United Way of Martin County president/
CEO (right), present a community impact grant check to
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast representatives Taylor
Gilmour and Frank Valente.

Kherri Anderson, United Way Board chair (left), and Carol Kherri Anderson, United Way Board chair (left), and Carol
G. Houwaart-Diez, United Way of Martin County president/ G. Houwaart-Diez, United Way of Martin County president/
CEO (right), present community impact grant checks to Tykes CEO (right), present three community impact grant checks
& Teens representatives Kevin Lane, Dr. Agnieszka Marshall, to Project LIFT representatives Christine Coller, Lauren
Alethia DuPont and Eric Garza. Adrian, Vic Miller and Autumn Thomas.

Kherri Anderson, United Way Board chair (left), and Carol
G. Houwaart-Diez, United Way of Martin County president/
CEO (right), present two community impact grant checks
to Helping People Succeed representatives Sheryl Paul and
Suzy Hutcheson.

Why Pay More To Sell? Kherri Anderson, United Way Board chair (left), and Carol Kherri Anderson, United Way Board chair (left) and Carol
G. Houwaart-Diez, United Way of Martin County president/
G. Houwaart-Diez, United Way of Martin County president/
CEO (right), present a community impact grant check to
Gertrude Walden Childcare Center representatives Thelma
Suncoast Mental Health Center representatives Debra Engle, CEO (right), present a community impact grant check to
Sophia Haughton, Lauren Sisselberger, Mary Weiss. Washington, Wendell Cave, and Dr. Daphne Cooper.

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