At 95, Dr. Reza Khatib celebrates a legacy of medical research and philanthropy At 95 years of age, Dr. Reza Khatib can look back at an incredible legacy as an outstanding neurosurgeon, an acclaimed researcher on brain issues, and a beloved world-class philanthropist. Dr. Khatib celebrated his birthday festivities with friends, colleagues and his dear [...]
Affluent Americans increase donations by 30% over past decade, even as fewer give Affluent Americans are giving more and giving with purpose, even as fewer are giving. The newly released 2025 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy, conducted in partnership with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, found that total charitable contributions from affluent donors have surged [...]
iTHINK Community Foundation donates $10,000 The iTHINK Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of iTHINK Financial, recently made a $10,000 donation to Little Birthday Angels, a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating the birthdays of homeless children on Florida’s Treasure Coast. This generous contribution will directly support Little Birthday Angels' various programs, including their “Birthday Bags of [...]
The August Dyer Difference Award celebrates the little things that make life magnificent Regardless of our abilities and talents, we all want the same three things in life - health, happiness, and a sense of purpose. In 1975, a group of parents and friends of individuals with special needs who recognized this basic truth created [...]
United Way celebrates 30 years of caring, calls on local organizations to submit projects United Way of Indian River County is now accepting project submissions for its milestone 30th Annual Day of Caring, set for Saturday, October 11, 2025. Sponsored by Publix Super Markets, this beloved community tradition mobilizes hundreds of volunteers for one [...]
Impact100 Martin awards half a million dollars in grants to local nonprofits Thanks to the members of Impact100 Martin, half a million dollars in grants to local nonprofits will make their impact felt in Martin County in 2025. Impact100 Martin is a dynamic member-driven organization of women philanthropists who each contribute $1,000 a year to [...]
Welcome Home Honor Flight Veterans Saturday, April 12th, Southeast Florida Honor Flight volunteers will be escorting a full load of veterans on the free trip of a lifetime as the first Honor Flight of 2025 takes off for a daylong trip to Washington, D.C. At 9:20 p.m., the veterans, their volunteer guardians, and volunteer [...]
The Source’s Dignity Smiles Program recognized by renowned implant manufacturing company with sizeable gift During the summer of 2021, Anthony Zorbaugh, Executive Director of The Source, teamed up with ardent supporters of the organization, Vero Beach residents Joanne and Dr. Thomas J. Balshi, who is a Board Certified Prosthodontist (now retired) and Founder of The [...]
Impact100 Martin to Award $100,000 grants to local nonprofits Impact100 Martin, a dynamic group of generous women philanthropists, is preparing to award its $100,000 Impact Grants for 2025 to local nonprofits at a Grants Award Celebration on April 9th. “We’re excited to be in our eighth season of awarding Impact Grants,” said Impact100 Martin President [...]
Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation recognizes 2024 Thanks for Giving honorees The Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation presented its 2024 Thanks for Giving Awards to two honorees during the Jingle and Mingle reception held in December at The Mayes Center in Stuart. Philanthropist Marlene K. Filer and Ken Feiertag/Feiertag Financial Group of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC were honored [...]