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      Nonprofit Organizations                            how much money is raised through donations to United Way.   new program, we need to either raise more money or make

      Feeling The Pinch Of Economic                      “Every year, we receive more requests for grant funding, but   difficult decisions about other worthy programs,” Diez said.
                                                                                                             Over the next month, more than 65 volunteers will review
                                                         we have a limited pool of dollars, and if we want to fund a

      Pressures Are Turning To                                                                             the 51 applications totaling $1,446,977 in requests – a 35
                                                                                                           percent increase compared to last year. Volunteers go through
      United Way For Funding                                                                               the grant applications and dive into each applicant’s financials
                                                                                                           and program outcomes. There are also in-person site visits
         As it reviews a record number of applications for grants,                                         and discussions as part of the evaluation process.
      the United Way of Martin County says the increase in                                                    The volunteers’ recommendations are sent to United
      requests reflects the strain on nonprofit organizations that                                         Way’s fund distribution committee, which will make its
      help the community. “The need, clearly, has increased,”                                              recommendations to the United Way board of directors.
      United Way of Martin County President/CEO Carol G.                                                   Grant funding is announced at United Way’s Grant Award
      Houwaart-Diez said. “The sheer volume of grant applications                                          Announcement event on Friday, June 24, at 8:30 a.m. at New
      has shown that. This is the most I can ever recall seeing —                                          Hope Fellowship in Palm City.
      and we will do our best to fulfill these requests as they serve                                         “United Way of Martin County is here to ensure that every
      Martin County residents.”                                                                            member of our community has the opportunity to be healthy,
         According to United Way, there has been a greater                                                 educated and self-sufficient,” Diez said. “But we need the
      call for help for  programs that support homeless and                                                support from the community to make it happen.”
      transitional housing, offer mental health services and provide                                          Donations to United Way of Martin County can be made
      transportation. “Nonprofit organizations are faced with the                                          by visiting www.UnitedWayMartin.org/donate.
      same inflationary pressures and labor shortages as for-profit                                        About United Way Of Martin County
      companies but have the added challenge of meeting increased                                             United Way of Martin County’s mission is to improve
      demand for services with declining revenue,” Diez said.                                              lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community.
      “They are looking to United Way to help fill that gap.”                                              Since 1972, United Way has been working to create long-
         Local volunteers who serve on United Way’s citizen review                                         term social change and provide support to Martin County
      panels will make the tough recommendations about which   Volunteers visited the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast as   residents by investing in programs that strive to promote good
      organizations should receive grants. Still, it all comes down to   part of the United Way of Martin County citizen review process.  health, support financial stability and improve education.

                                                     art HappeninGs




      Spring Into Martin Artisan                           from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on May 4 with live music, luscious     on June 1 from 4 to 6 p.m.
                                                           As usual, a gala opening reception kicks things off
                                                                                                             An entertaining Meet the Artist Event will take place
      Guild’s May/June Show                              appetizers and a cash bar.                           For more information, visit www.martinartisansguild.org.
                                                            Enjoy new work by 15 of the Treasure Coast’s favorite
      By Jackie Holfelder                                artists:
         Get ready for                                   • Marian Vitale
      the season of bold                                 • Mary Mirabito
      sunshine  and  balmy                               • Barb Bucci
      breezes at the Martin                              • Jeanine Baum
      Artisans Guild’s                                   • Michaelann Bellerjeau
      delightful “Spring                                 • Jane Lawton Baldridge
      Forward,” their next                               • Deborah Bottorff
      exciting exhibit at                                • Dot Galfond
      The Palm Room Art                                  • Mark Stall
      Gallery, located at                                • Maria Miele
      3746  S.E.  Ocean                                  • Mallo Bisset
      Boulevard in Stuart’s                              • Tepa Charles
      Harbour Bay Plaza.  Dot Galfond                    • Dinija Berkien
                                                         • Deb Terrio
                                                         • Jordan Silvia
                                                            The Palm Room Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday   Jeanine Baum
                                                         from noon to 6 p.m.                                                    Photos by Martin Artisans Guild
















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