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      Martin Artisan’s Guild, The                          On July 16, Martin Artisans Guild president Mallo     McCarthy combined  data  using Google Maps  to
                                                         Bisset and board member Bellerjeau attended Stuart’s
                                                                                                           create a map that can be easily shared and embedded on
      HeART Of The Community                             Sixth Annual Back to School Bash. The yearly event,   community partners’ websites in hopes that the nonprofit
                                                         which is hosted by the Stuart Police Department and   community will embrace the resource. In the future, he
      By Jackie Holfelder                                was held at Murray Middle School, is an opportunity for   hopes student volunteers will update and expand the map
        When Michaelann                                  parents and community members to meet school leaders   to ensure that the listed resources remain up to date.
      Bellerjeau joined                                  and teachers and get vouchers and school supplies.    “We are fortunate to have many places people can
      Martin Artisan’s                                     Martin Artisan Guild members contributed enough   turn for help here in Martin County. I hope to continue to
      Guild in 2021, she                                 money to purchase 30 backpacks, shirts and supplies.  build awareness of food insecurity, so people feel more
      found a willing group                                Bisset and Bellerjeau were on hand to thank members   empowered to reach out and get help.”
      of comrades ready                                  of the Stuart Police Department for overseeing the event     Applications for the next class of Students United
      to join her when                                   and to meet other community members.              members are open until Sept. 23 for students in grades 9 to
      she became chair                                     So far, it’s been a great start to the “Art Hands on   11 who are Martin County residents. For more information
      of The  Community                                  Deck” program, but it’s just the beginning. There are lots   or to apply, visit United Way of Martin County’s website
      and  Educational                                   of plans in the works for more collaborations with Martin   at www.UnitedWayMartin.org/StudentsUnited.
      Outreach Committee                                 County nonprofits.                                  To access the Food Finder Map, visit www.
      on the guild’s board.                                Bellerjeau  is  enthusiastic  about the  future.  “When   UnitedWayMartin.org/FoodMap.
        A meeting  was                                   I stepped into this position, I found the guild already
      scheduled with                                     had many talented artists sharing their ability and time
      Lauren Mustelier,  Eduardo Gomez with HOH art      as volunteers. When connecting our artists to projects,
      director of enrichment  students                   I’m very grateful, it’s such a joy to see the hearts of
      and engagement at                                  our members as they use their vast experiences, skill,
      House of Hope (HOH) and the collaboration between the   creativity and funds to help people from other nonprofits
      two nonprofits has flourished ever since.          in Martin County.”
        The first project was supplying the Artist’s Corner,     For information about the Martin Artisans Guild, visit
      which occupies a corner in HOH’s Enrichment Center,   www.martinartisansguild.org.
      with a cabinet and art supplies donated by guild members.     Photos provided by Martin Artisans Guild
        Following that, member Eduardo Gomez held a two-week
      workshop for HOH’s Art4Kids program. Another member,   United Way Inspires Students
      Brenda Leigh, has designed the plans for upcoming mural
      projects for the nonprofit’s community gardens, which are   To Make A Difference
      estimated to begin being installed this fall.
        The murals are a long-term initiative and will     For Martin County residents struggling to put food on
      encompass HOH’s four gardens over a three-year period,   the table, a new resource is available – the Martin County
      allowing children who show serious talent to assist with   Food Finder Map. Created by United Way of Martin County
      the murals in hopes of encouraging their artistic ability   Students United Member and Clark Advanced Learning Center
      and fostering their skills in project planning, neatness   senior Evan McCarthy, the map indicates where free meals
      and staying committed until something is completed.  are available, including food pantries, soup kitchens, food for
        Mustelier says, “The Martin Artisans Guild has been   seniors and food for children when they are out of school.
      an amazing partner by recognizing the importance of arts     McCarthy was inspired to create the map through his
      in the communities we serve, connecting skilled artists to   experience with United Way of Martin County’s Students
      our programming, and raising funds to elevate the quality   United program, which was designed to empower students
      and increase the diversity of art classes we are able to   to mobilize community resources and make a positive impact
      offer at the Golden Gate Center for Enrichment.”   through the spirit of service.
                                                           Students visit local nonprofit agencies where they learn about
                                                         the services they provide and the clients they serve. Students
                                                         learned that over 11 percent of Martin County residents lack
                                                         access, at times, to enough food for an active, healthy life.
                                                           While many food resources are available, finding them
                                                         can be challenging as there wasn’t one comprehensive central   United Way of Martin County is looking for students to
                                                         resource that listed all free meal options. “When I saw that   join Students United and make a difference in the local
                                                         United Way of Palm Beach County had created a food finder   community.
                                                         map, I thought it would be a great resource to have something
                                                         like this for our community,” McCarthy said.      Good Works on page 7



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