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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
Michaelann Bellerjeau
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