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Mutt March And Bunfest from page 1 In celebration of Southeast Bunfest, the HSTC offered
free adoptions on all critters for the month of April. This
Lopez, Martin County promotion resulted in 17 rabbits and 10 guinea pigs being
Emergency Management adopted.
coordinator; and HSTC Bunfest’s sponsors were Angler’s Landing Marina,
President and CEO Supreme Petfoods In Small Pets, Oxbow Animal Health,
Frank Valente served Monterey Animal Clinic, Inc., and Gainesville Rabbit
as judges. The winners Rescue and Stuart Magazine.
were Piper with Susan About The Humane Society Of The Treasure Coast
Hirsch in the Funniest Loki, dressed as a porcupine, The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC)
category, Coco and was deemed the winner of the is a no-kill animal welfare organization located at 4100
Tango with Alli Young canine costume contest in the S.W. Leighton Farm Ave. in Palm City, Fla. Since 1955,
in the Cutest category, best overall category. it has been the leading advocate for animal protection
Skipper and Sandy with Paula Joyal, Gary Ober, Ahaun Kelly and Robin Thompson and well-being in the Martin County area. A 501(c)(3)
Marcy Buford in the Most Original category, and Loki private, nonprofit organization, the HSTC is independent
with Diane Israel in the Best Overall category. Clinic, Stuart Magazine, Wagnolia’s and Water Pointe and locally operated and relies on donations to support its
The top two fundraising teams were Misty’s Pals, which Realty Group. programs and services. Follow the HSTC on Facebook at
brought in $3,500, and a “pack” of HSTC volunteers who Bunfest, the largest event in the Southeast U.S. https://www.facebook.com/humanesocietyTC and Twitter
raised $1,250. All in all, the event raised nearly $22,000 dedicated entirely to critters, featured a blessing of the at https://www.twitter.com/hstc1. For more information,
for the HSTC’s shelter pets. rabbits, glamour photos, a kid zone, raffles, a silent visit https://www.hstc1.org or call (772) 223-8822.
Mutt March sponsors were Sunny 107.9 FM, Camp auction and educational seminars. Held at the Flagler
Bow Wow, Apex Pavers & Pools, Monterey Animal Center, the event raised almost $13,000.
Nonprofit Events from page 4
Celebrate The Red ‘White’

And Blue At Helping People
Succeed’s White Shirt Night

By Jackie Holfelder
An idea born from a doodle on a cocktail napkin by
talented artist Dan Mackin has grown into a decade-long
fundraiser that is the highlight of June in Martin County.
Twelve local artists will be bringing their creativity
and sense of fun to Taste Casual Dining in Hobe Sound on
Saturday, June 25, ready to wield their “paint” brushes on
white T-shirts, ball caps, aprons and tote bags, all to support
Helping People Succeed and its popular White Shirt Night.
The dozen artisans will offer themes as varied as
riverscapes, bucolic images, pelicans and turtles – truly
something for everyone.
Each artist will design and present three or four scenes from
which guests select a favorite – or two.
Taste Casual Dining is owned by Craig Kingston, who
has hosted the White Shirt Night for more than 10 years –
from the very beginning. It is located at 11750 S.E. Dixie
Highway, Hobe Sound.
In a special patriotic twist, veterans will again receive 50
percent off when they register for the event.
Tickets for general admission between 6 to 9 p.m. are
$50 per person and include one drink, hors d’oeuvres and a
T-shirt. A special meet and greet with the artists, at $100 per
person, takes place between 5 to 6 p.m. and will include two
drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a selection of one of the White
Shirt items to be “painted” by an artist.
Proceeds of the event will benefit Helping People
Succeed’s Camp Success, a therapeutic summer camp led
by master’s level therapists for children 6 to 12 years of age.
The camp is available to families who fall under the
poverty level. There is no charge for this summer program.
Each year, kids embrace this eight-week camp as an
incredible cultural education within their own community.
They have so much fun being creative and exploring!
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For questions
or to R.S.V.P. contact Glenna Parris at (772) 320-0778 or
online at www.hpsfl.org.
Helping People Succeed is a local nonprofit that has been
serving the Treasure Coast for over 50 years. Through its
diversified, effective program services, the most vulnerable local
children, families and adults have been able to improve their lives
through education, counseling, training and employment.
For more information, visit www.hpsfl.org and click on the
YouTube logo to view Helping People Succeed’s “Making
a Difference” video … Building Successful Families and
Futures – One Life at a Time.

Rob Gluckman, Jeannie Mackin, Dan Mackin, Glenna
Parris, Helping People Succeed gift planning officer and
Michele Libman at an earlier White Shirt Night. Dan and
Glenna are wearing medals that all veterans who attend the
See answer in this paper. event receive.
Photo provided by Helping People Succeed