The sun shone brightly as United Way of Martin County honored over 120 senior volunteers during a drive-through recognition event – the first of its kind for Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers in Martin County. This unique event, sponsored by Amicus and Humana of Stuart, celebrated the impact of volunteers age 55 and older who contributed 63,880 hours of donated time in 2019, saving local nonprofit agencies $1,624,468.

The United Way of Martin County recently announced that its Director of Philanthropy, Elisabeth Glynn, has earned the prestigious Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification from CFRE International. Glynn joins over 7,200 professionals around the world who hold the CFRE designation, which is the highest certification for fundraising professionals.

Instilling good character in children as they prepare for the real world is a big deal in Martin County.
United Way of Martin County’s CHARACTER COUNTS! program sits at the forefront of this effort. It recognizes local students for exemplifying good character during the annual Joe Kordick Youth Character Awards.

Martin County children and families will have expanded access to mental health services thanks to an investment of $500,000 in federal funding allocated amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding, made available by Martin County Board of County Commissioners through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act will be administered by United Way of Martin County in collaboration with four local mental health providers who serve children and families: Banner Lake Community Center, Project LIFT, Suncoast Mental Health and Tykes & Teens. 

Whether they started the school year virtually or in the traditional classroom setting, more than 10,500 Martin County students began the school year with necessary supplies thanks to United Way of Martin County’s Tools for Success initiative. More than 260,000 supplies were lovingly assembled into supply kits to help students kick start the school year, saving local families over $83,000 in school supply costs. 

The goal to alleviate the financial burden of back to school supplies was more important this year than ever before.