In the true spirit of the saying “It takes a village,” the United Way of Martin County has awarded 44 Community Impact Grants totaling $959,910 for the upcoming year. These funds will support 32 local agencies tasked with implementing various programs aimed at enhancing education, health, and financial stability for residents of Martin County. The grants were presented during the Big Reveal – United Way’s Community Impact Grant Award Celebration – sponsored by Capstone IT and STS Aviation Group.

Learning happens everywhere a child goes, but parents, grandparents and caregivers may not always know how to support that learning. 

That won’t be the case at New Monrovia Park, where over a dozen volunteers painted the town “read” to promote literacy.  United Way of Martin County in partnership with the Martin County Board of County Commissioners and the Martin County CRA created an outdoor interactive early learning trail to help parents and caregivers turn excursions into fun learning moments. 

On a beautiful sunny afternoon at Indian Riverside Park, more than 55 senior volunteers from the United Way of Martin County AmeriCorps Seniors program came together to celebrate their service to the community. The volunteers in attendance represented 20 different nonprofit agencies, all working toward the betterment of Martin County.

Frances Langford

The Frances Langford Humanitarian Award pays tribute to the individuals in our community who exhibit exceptional dedication and generosity, striving to improve the lives of all residents in our county. This prestigious award was established in honor of Frances Langford, renowned as arguably the most charitable individual in the history of Martin County.

United Way of Martin County is proud to announce the appointment of Elisabeth Glynn, CFRE, as the Secretary of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Florida Caucus.

For those who don't know, I'm from Western New York, specifically a small town called Lewiston in Niagara County. When you're from that area, there are a few things that stick with you no matter where you go, and one of them is being a fan of the Buffalo Bills and Sabres. We all watched in shock on national television as Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed during a routine tackle and went into cardiac arrest. At that moment, the game became secondary, and we were reminded of how fragile life is.

Mahatma Gandhi is quoted as saying, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Volunteering is a selfless act that involves giving one's time and energy to help others or a cause they believe in. While it is often thought of as a way to benefit others, having a purpose outside yourself is good not only for your community, it’s also good for your mental health, physical health, and can even increase your life expectancy. 

Here are the top five benefits of volunteering:

Make an Impact through Year-End Giving 

In addition to the joy of knowing your charitable giving has directly impacted the community, there are many financial benefits of year-end giving. We hope this easy guide will inform you on helpful planning opportunities to maximize your impact in Martin County with a year-end gift.

United Way of Martin County is proud to announce that Andy and Lorraine Popky have been selected as the Alexis de Tocqueville Outstanding Philanthropist Award recipients. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the community through their philanthropy and dedication to improving the lives of others.

Despite the challenges that put Santa under pressure this year, Christmas magic was at full capacity at the United Way Holiday Project. Nearly 1,800 local children woke up on Christmas morning with presents underneath the tree, thanks to the generosity of local businesses, community organizations, individual donors and volunteers.