Youth Guidance receives grant from Bank of America to support workforce development programs

Youth Guidance receives grant from Bank of America to support workforce development programs Twelve teenagers and young adults received their forklift certification as part of the Youth Guidance Pre-Apprenticeship Program. To strengthen our community in the Treasure Coast, Bank of America is helping address barriers to basic needs, workforce development, and education by [...]

2022-09-02T15:20:57-04:00Sep. 2, 2022|

Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation announces appointment of Sara Wilson as new executive director

Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation announces appointment of Sara Wilson as new executive director   After an extensive search process, Sara was the optimal candidate bringing executive experience in both business and non-profit environments. In addition to her professional expertise, Sara's deep love for history and literature align well with the mission of the Foundation which [...]

2022-08-29T13:00:07-04:00Aug. 29, 2022|

Sawbones vs. Jawbones softball tournament raises funds for United Way 

Sawbones vs. Jawbones softball tournament raises funds for United Way    From Left to Right: Jawbones (red) - Robert Nall, Michael Zito, Dane Ullian, James Harpring, Jason Odom, Barry Segal, Eva Lauer, Jesse Larsen, Andrew Metcalf, Justin Barenborg, Raul Perez. Sawbones (blue) - Miguel Rivera MD, Marc McCain MD, Jason Stack MD, Alan Friedenstab [...]

2022-07-26T14:37:44-04:00Jul. 26, 2022|

House of Hope creates edible landscape

House of Hope creates edible landscape Sunflowers and blackberry bushes add color to the edible landscape outside of House of Hope's administrative offices.   What better place to find fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs than in your own yard? House of Hope staffers challenged themselves to create an edible landscape in the front [...]

2022-07-20T09:47:13-04:00Jul. 20, 2022|

United Way VITA programs concludes tax season, prepared over $1.7M in returns

United Way VITA programs concludes tax season, prepared over $1.7M in returns     The 2022 tax season concludes with $1,733,145 million in returns for Indian River County households who received free tax preparation services offered by the United Way. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a partnership between United Way and the [...]

2022-05-24T11:27:47-04:00May. 23, 2022|

Hope Lives Foundation presents $10,000 check to Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy

Hope Lives Foundation presents $10,000 check to Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy   Pictured from left to right: Chris Robertson, Hope Lives Foundation Executive Director, Marilyn Wallach, Hope Lives Foundation Board Member, Phil Barnes, Youth Guidance Executive Director, Jim Freitas, Hope Lives Foundation Board Member, and Christann Hartley, Hope Lives Foundation Director of Finance. [...]

2022-04-25T15:06:58-04:00Apr. 25, 2022|

101 Dalmatians Gala will Benefit EFMC

 101 Dalmatians Gala Will Benefit EFMC   On April 23, you'll be able to learn what's black and white and "red" all over at the annual An Evening of Excellence/Bids for Kids to benefit the Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC). The elegant gala fundraiser, which will be held at Mariner Sands Country Club, will give [...]

2022-04-11T11:36:37-04:00Apr. 11, 2022|
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