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academic excellence, maturity, grit, leadership and
service, are presented with their awards at a reception
at the Kane Center in Stuart (2020 and 2021 were
exceptions, due to COVID constraints).

2022 Nina Haven Scholarship recipients

On May 22, this year’s Circle
Dr. Nicholas Brown, Nina Haven Scholarships board of Scholars reception added
treasurer, Tom Weber and Judy Weber, Nina Haven several new features. In addition
Scholarships board member to honoring the 2020, 2021 and
2022 Nina Haven scholarship
recipients, the 12 Copper Key
Promise Scholarship Kids were
recognized. These youngsters
are identified as potential
Nina Haven recipients while
they are still in middle school
and nurtured by a consortium
consisting of Boys & Girls Clubs
of Martin County, Community
Foundation of Martin-St. Lucie, Dr. Nicholas Brown, Nina Haven board treasurer delivering keynote address to
House of Hope and the Nina scholarship recipients.
Haven Scholarship Foundation.
The highlight of the day’s events was a tribute to Fundraising
Judy Weber, who more than anyone, is the face of the
Pam Fogt, Nina Haven board president and 2022 scholarship nonprofit. Judy spent 26 years as executive director and/
recipient Jake Flynn or board president at Nina Haven Scholarships and is still
an active board member. A EvEnt
video tribute was created
that highlighted her many
contributions and years of
commitment. Island Dunes’ Three Years Of
To learn more about
Nina Haven Scholarships, Support For SafeSpace
visit www.ninahaven.org.
By Joan Amerling
Photos by Liz McKinley For the third year
in a row, the Island
Dunes Ladies’
Golf Association
(IDLGA) held
a fundraiser to
benefit SafeSpace,
2020-2021 Nina Haven Scholarship recipients which is the only
state-certified
domestic violence
TAKING CARE OF FAMILIES ON THE TREASURE COAST center serving the
AND PALM CITY FOR OVER Treasure Coast.
Fifty-two ladies IDLGA Event Cochair Christine
gathered on March Olazagasti (right) presents check to
16 for “Chip in SafeSpace CEO Teresa Albizu.
“Our TEAM is committed to for SafeSpace,”
YOUR excellence in personalized dental an event enhanced by a St. Patrick’s Day theme, green
SMILE care, providing quality treatment decorations and a mimosa cart on the sixth hole.
The ladies enjoyed a round of golf, a delicious lunch at
that our patients deserve. We offer
IS OUR comprehensive services including Pietro’s on the River, a silent auction, gift bag drawings and
raffle. Sponsorships of holes and donations brought this
routine cleanings, teeth whitening
year’s total contribution to $8,360. Over three years, IDLGA
PASSION procedures, porcelain crowns and has raised a total of $27,360 for SafeSpace.
veneers and complex implant
reconstructions .” Dr. Shannon Plymale-Galinis, Dr. Teresa Albizu, CEO of SafeSpace, expressed appreciation
and Dr. Thomas A. Galinis
for the ongoing support at the luncheon; and highlighted some of
the many services provided to victims at SafeSpace, including
the 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, legal assistance,
mental health counseling, financial literacy training, children’s
protective services and youth prevention education programs.
“Your support means a lot to SafeSpace,” said Dr. Albizu,
BEFORE “because you understand the importance of our work in saving
and changing lives here on the Treasure Coast. The pandemic
has increased the incidence of domestic violence and our help
is needed more than ever.”
2812 SW Mapp Rd. | Palm City The statistics of domestic violence are sobering and this
(772)283-8350
AFTER group of women were honored to have the opportunity to
ALSO OFFERING: GalinisAesthetics.com support an organization that is protecting adult victims and
their children from physical and emotional abuse here in
Invisalign®, Dental Implants, Porcelain Crowns,
Facial Rejuvenation & Therapeutic Procedures our community. Fifteen IDLGA members joined together in
SEE planning this event, which was led by Cochairs Ellen Kelly and
WHAT Christine Olazagasti along with the support of Kathy Cassese.
PATIENTS For more information about SafeSpace, visit www.
We continue to welcome new patients and invite you to visit ARE
our website for special offers. Complimentary consultations safespacefl.org or call (772) 223-2399. Help is available 24/7
available upon request. SAYING! by calling (772) 288-7023.
Photo provided by SafeSpace