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                                                          Good works



      Annual Meeting, New Board

      Members For Helping People
      Succeed


      By Jackie Holfelder
        The annual meeting of
      Helping People Succeed
      recently took place at the
      nonprofit’s headquarters in
      Jensen Beach.                                      Stacy Ranieri           Rosie Portera             Lorenzo Williams        John Cresswell
        Suz y  Hut c he son,
      chief executive officer                            the current team of Bonney Johnson, chair; Mary Rose
      and Glenna Parris,                                 Bressman,  vice-chair;  Dale  Forbes,  secretary;  Claire
      gift planning officer,                             Nash, treasurer; and Beth Prinz.
      discussed the challenges                             Both Barbara Essenwine and Bonney Johnson
      and accomplishments of                             recognized outgoing board member Phyllis Gillespie and
      the past year, as well as  Lee Borellis            they, themselves, were recognized for their past year of
      outlining the organization’s                       service as board chairs continuing on into a second year
      plans for the future.                              of board service.
        Thanks to the generosity of the community and the     Like all nonprofits, Helping People Succeed’s
      board – which participated at a 100 percent giving level   fundraising capabilities were severely impacted by
      – Helping People Succeed will be transitioning from its   COVID-19.                                  Sherry Plymale          Heidi Bosley
      capital campaign to actual capital renovations.      The cancellations of the White Shirt Night event in
        An important piece of business was the nominating and   both 2020 and 2021, as well as the signature fundraiser,   medICaL
      naming of new officers and members to both the Helping   Pinot and Picasso in 2020, were challenging to navigate.
      People Succeed Board of Directors and the Helping     However, Pinot and Picasso is back bigger and better
      People Succeed Foundation’s Board of Directors.    than ever in 2021 – on Nov. 20 – and everyone at Helping   matters
        For the former, new members Heidi Bosley, Rosie Portera,   People Succeed is gearing up for a major success.
      Lorenzo Williams and Sherry Plymale will join officers     For more than 57 years, Helping People Succeed has
      Barbara Essenwine, chair; Michael Borlaug, vice-chair; Cher   been transforming lives by realizing potential, creating
      Fisher, secretary; Jenny Yingling, treasurer; and members   hope and building futures through education, counseling,   VIM Fit Fest Wellness Fair
      Allen Herskowitz, Bonney Johnson and Shaun Kogut.  training and employment.
        The Foundation Board will welcome the addition     To learn more, visit www.hpsfl.org.             And 5K Color Run/Walk
      of Stacy Ranieri, John Creswell and Lee Borellis to                 Photos by Helping People Succeed
                                                                                                           Oct. 23, 7 To 11 a.m. At Flagler Park In
                              Holy Redeemer Women’s Guild                                                  Downtown Stuart


                                            Cordially Invites You To Our                                     The Friends of Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) Clinic
                                                                                                           are thrilled to announce a free community wellness fair
                            Christmas Holiday Fair                                                         happening on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 7 to 11 a.m. in
                                                                                                           Flagler Park downtown Stuart, Fla. The fair will feature
                                             Saturday & Sunday                                             over 45 local health and fitness organizations with tables
                                                                                                           and booths set up to share their services, answer questions,
                                    November 6 & 7     8:30am - 1:30pm                                     and offer demonstrations. There will be presentations for
                                                                                                           yoga, stretching, Qi Gong, cooking tips, health screenings,
                               Holy Redeemer Parish Hall, 1454 SW Mapp Road, Palm City                     and even a basketball free throw clinic. This is a rain or
                          Holiday Décor, Gifts, Home Goods, Fashion Items, Jewelry,                        shine outdoor event and COVID-19 prevention plans will
                                                                                                           be in place including social distancing, recommendations
                                       Baby Gifts, Pet Treats & MORE ...                                   for mask wearing, and hand sanitizer stations.
                                       Baked Goods & Lunch Available                                         VIM Fit Fest is a unique event bringing together
                       Purchase Raffle Tickets for a Chance to Win $200 in Holiday Cash                    medical professionals, nonprofit organizations, and local
                         For More Information Contact Adrianna Carr (772) 286-4590                         businesses like gyms, bike shops, spas, and restaurants.
                                                                                                           Patsy Conrades, president of The Friends of VIM Clinic
                                                                                                           board of directors said, “We wanted to raise awareness
        Impact100 Martin: Making                                                                           about VIM Clinic and how interconnected health is in our
                                                                                                           community. Each organization participating supports a
        An Impact In Our Community                                                                         different facet of wellness. It’s heart-warming to see how
                                                                                                           committed everyone is to improving lives.”
                                                                                                             The event will kick off with a 5K Color Run/Walk
                                                                                                           through downtown Stuart. A color run/walk involves
           Since it was founded                                                                            passing through stations where colored powder is tossed
        in 2017, Impact100                                                                                 on the participants’ shirts. At the end of the race the
        Martin has invested                                                                                participants’ shirts have a tie-dyed appearance giving a
        nearly $700,000 in                                                                                 celebratory feel to the event. Race registration is $30 but
        grants to local nonprofits                                                                         entrance to the wellness fair is free. There is even an option
        for initiatives that create                                                                        to participate virtually via VIM Fit Fest Quest, a wellness-
        positive, lasting change                                                                           themed scavenger hunt, using an app on a cell phone. The
        in our community.                                                                                  scavenger hunt is free to play and runs through Oct. 22.
        To date, the women’s                                                                               Players can win T-shirts and other prizes. All proceeds will
        collective giving organization has presented grants  Kickoff Set For November 2                    benefit Volunteers in Medicine Clinic, which provides free
        of $100,000 each to Project LIFT, the Education      Anyone interested in learning about or becoming a member   medical care to low-income adults without insurance or
        Foundation of Martin County, House of Hope and   of Impact100 Martin is invited to attend this year’s Kickoff set   ability to pay for healthcare. To learn more about VIM Fit
        SafeSpace.                                      for November 2 at 5 p.m. at Florida Oceanographic Society’s   Fest, the virtual scavenger hunt, or to sign up for the 5K
           The group also stepped up to the plate last year at the  Ocean Eco-Center. The free event includes complimentary   Color Run/Walk please visit vimfitfest.org or call (772)
        height of the pandemic, awarding $224,000 to 14 area  light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar; attendees can also tour   463-4128, Ext. 211.
        health and human service organizations for COVID-19  the Eco-Center prior to the program.          About VIM Clinic
        relief and recovery.                               You’re invited to join hundreds of philanthropically minded     Over 25 years ago, Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) Clinic
           And they’re just getting started.            women who believe in changing our world for the better.   began providing free, comprehensive medical care to low-
           Impact100 Martin has a goal of reaching at least 306  Bring your friends, family and associates to this inspiring and   income, uninsured, Martin County residents. Utilizing
        members in its 2021-2022 year, which will enable the  informative evening!                         the expertise of a small staff and large group of volunteer
        organization to grant a total of $1 million in just five     To RSVP to attend the Kickoff, learn more about Impact100   medical professionals, patients are treated like friends
        years. Now that’s making an Impact!             Martin, or become a member, visit www.impact100martin.org,   and neighbors with the goal of improving their overall
           Under the Impact100 model, membership drives  e-mail info@impact100martin.org or call 772-288-3795.   health and wellness. Thanks to the support of Cleveland
        philanthropy. Each member contributes $1,000 toward     Impact100 Martin empowers women to create positive,   Clinic Martin Health, Diagnostic Imaging Services, and
        grant monies, and for every 100 women members, a  lasting change in Martin County through collective giving.   hundreds of other private medical practices on the Treasure
        $100,000 Impact Grant is awarded. Every member  The philanthropic organization maintains a field of interest   Coast, VIM Clinic has become one of the premier free
        then  has  an  equal  vote  in  choosing  which  nonprofit  fund with The Community Foundation Martin-St. Lucie, and   and charitable clinics in the country serving thousands of
        organizations receive that funding.             is a chapter of the global Impact100 Council.      patients each year. Visit vimclinic.net to learn about giving
                                                Paid Advertisement                                         the gift of health and how it changes, and often saves, lives
                                                                                                           in our community.
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