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Good Works
United Way Announces $5.9 derail our efforts to care for our community,” United Way grants are distributed objectively and aligned with United
Million Investment To Boost of Martin County President/CEO Carol G. Houwaart-Diez Way’s goals.
said. “The challenges we faced spurred creative thinking and
As one of Martin County’s largest non-government
Martin County Safety Net collaboration to ensure children and families were supported funders of health and human services, United Way’s funding
throughout the pandemic.” strategy includes three key elements:
Despite the pandemic’s sobering impact, there was much Grant recipients align with United Way’s focus on In education, United Way is investing in programs
to applaud at this year’s United Way of Martin County improving health, education and financial stability, and are that increase the quality of preschools as well as focus on
grant announcement, where the organization celebrated the working to elevate people from poverty. achieving grade-level reading, and provide the support
investment of over $5.9 million in the local community. Among them: ARC of Martin County, Boys & Girls Clubs necessary to see students through high school graduation
As part of that investment, United Way officials presented of Martin County, Gertrude Walden Childcare Center, House and beyond.
42 community impact grants to 31 local nonprofit agencies of Hope, Helping People Succeed, Alzheimer’s Community For financial stability, United Way is investing in programs
totaling $928,417. Care, The Martin County School District, and dozens more. helping individuals and families achieve and maintain
The total investment includes $4.081 million in CARES A full list is available online at www.UnitedWayMartin.org/ financial stability with a focus on workforce development
Act Funds and United Way COVID-19 Relief Funds that fundedprograms. through education, job placement and retention. The goal is
were distributed to help residents and social service agencies United Way’s Community Impact Grants are determined to help our community earn it, keep it and save it. United Way
respond, recover and rebuild during the pandemic. by a competitive, volunteer-led grantmaking process. is also supporting food and housing assistance programs.
United Way distributed an additional $933,515 to More than 60 community volunteers helped make funding
community agencies as directed by donors, as well as funding decisions during a rigorous evaluation process to ensure Good Works on page 7
for its internal programs, including its volunteer center,
CHARACTER COUNTS!, the United Way Holiday Project,
Tools for Success and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
program (VITA).
“It was an incredibly disruptive year, but thanks to our
generous donors and dedicated community partners it didn’t Make
sure your
heart is
G. Houwaart-Diez, United Way of Martin County president/ in the
Kherri Anderson, United Way Board chair (left), and Carol
CEO (right), present two community impact grant checks to
Council on Aging in Martin County representatives Annette
Lopez, Karen Ripper and Michele Jacobs. right
place.
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.
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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.