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Martin Artisan’s Guild, The the murals in hopes of encouraging their artistic ability
and fostering their skills in project planning, neatness
HeART Of The Community and staying committed until something is completed.
Mustelier says, “The Martin Artisans Guild has been
By Jackie Holfelder an amazing partner by recognizing the importance of arts
When Michaelann in the communities we serve, connecting skilled artists to
Bellerjeau joined our programming, and raising funds to elevate the quality
Martin Artisan’s and increase the diversity of art classes we are able to
Guild in 2021, she offer at the Golden Gate Center for Enrichment.”
found a willing group On July 16, Martin Artisans Guild president Mallo
of comrades ready Bisset and board member Bellerjeau attended Stuart’s
to join her when Sixth Annual Back to School Bash. The yearly event,
she became chair which is hosted by the Stuart Police Department and
of The Community was held at Murray Middle School, is an opportunity for
and Educational parents and community members to meet school leaders
Outreach Committee and teachers and get vouchers and school supplies.
on the guild’s board. Martin Artisan Guild members contributed enough
A meeting was money to purchase 30 backpacks, shirts and supplies.
scheduled with Bisset and Bellerjeau were on hand to thank members
Lauren Mustelier, Eduardo Gomez with HOH art of the Stuart Police Department for overseeing the event
director of enrichment students and to meet other community members.
and engagement at So far, it’s been a great start to the “Art Hands on
House of Hope (HOH) and the collaboration between the Deck” program, but it’s just the beginning. There are lots
two nonprofits has flourished ever since. of plans in the works for more collaborations with Martin
The first project was supplying the Artist’s Corner, County nonprofits.
which occupies a corner in HOH’s Enrichment Center, Bellerjeau is enthusiastic about the future. “When
with a cabinet and art supplies donated by guild members. I stepped into this position, I found the guild already
Following that, member Eduardo Gomez held a two-week had many talented artists sharing their ability and time
workshop for HOH’s Art4Kids program. Another member, as volunteers. When connecting our artists to projects,
Brenda Leigh, has designed the plans for upcoming mural I’m very grateful, it’s such a joy to see the hearts of
projects for the nonprofit’s community gardens, which are our members as they use their vast experiences, skill,
estimated to begin being installed this fall. creativity and funds to help people from other nonprofits United Way of Martin County is looking for students to join
The murals are a long-term initiative and will in Martin County.” Students United and make a difference in the local community.
encompass HOH’s four gardens over a three-year period, For information about the Martin Artisans Guild, visit
allowing children who show serious talent to assist with www.martinartisansguild.org. Students visit local nonprofit agencies where they learn
Photos provided by Martin Artisans Guild about the services they provide and the clients they serve.
Students learned that over 11 percent of Martin County
United Way Inspires Students residents lack access, at times, to enough food for an active,
healthy life.
To Make A Difference While many food resources are available, finding them
can be challenging as there wasn’t one comprehensive central
For Martin County residents struggling to put food on resource that listed all free meal options. “When I saw that
the table, a new resource is available – the Martin County United Way of Palm Beach County had created a food finder
Food Finder Map. Created by United Way of Martin map, I thought it would be a great resource to have something
County Students United Member and Clark Advanced like this for our community,” McCarthy said.
Learning Center senior Evan McCarthy, the map indicates
where free meals are available, including food pantries, Good Works on page 6
soup kitchens, food for seniors and food for children when
they are out of school.
McCarthy was inspired to create the map through his Stuart Air Show from page 1
experience with United Way of Martin County’s Students
United program, which was designed to empower students The Stuart Air Show highlights the importance of
Michaelann Bellerjeau, Stuart Police Chief Joseph to mobilize community resources and make a positive impact aviation and the service of veterans. It also provides scores
Tumminelli and Mallo Bisset through the spirit of service. of opportunities for schools and school-age children to
learn about aviation, American history and the Armed
Forces.
October 11th that generates financial support for benefiting nonprofit
It is a safe, family-friendly entertainment experience
organizations. The Stuart Air Show features thrilling
performances by nationally-known performers, as well
as interesting and historical stationary displays of aircraft
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