Connecting youth to their community through local attractions Through an exclusive partnership between the Children's Services Council and the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce, youth participating in summer learning programs funded by Children's Services Council are having some amazing experiences through the Summer Passports program. Campers and local businesses have been brought together in [...]
5th Annual Unity in Our Community The City of Fort Pierce Police Department proudly announces the 5th Annual Unity in Our Community on July 19, 2023, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This free family-friendly event will take place at the Fort Pierce Recreation Center, located at 903 South 21st Street, and is open to [...]
Fort Pierce named 2023 Municipal Youth Council Community Service Contest winner The Florida League of Cities (FLC), the united voice for Florida's municipal governments, announced the City of Fort Pierce Youth Council as one of three winners of the 2023 Municipal Youth Council Community Service Contest. The annual competition showcases community service projects performed by [...]
BBBSPBMC adds to staff; celebrates anniversary Yvette Flores Acevedo, president/CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBSPBMC) recently announced the addition of two new staff members, as well as the significant anniversary of the nonprofit's Vice President of Programs. Jeanette Otero, who has over 20 years' experience in social work [...]
Local doctors and lawyers step up to the plate for United Way Local professionals give back to their community at the annual Sawbones VS. Jawbones softball tournament presented by Cleveland Clinic Indian River. The doctors vs. lawyers' rivalry continued for the 12th year at the newly renovated Holman Stadium at Jackie Robinson Training Complex, raising [...]
Engaging high school students in manufacturing careers: Skilled Trades Bootcamp offers hands-on training and networking opportunities The Treasure Coast Builders Association (TCBA), in collaboration with the Marine Industries Association and the Treasure Coast Manufacturers Association (TCMA), is proud to announce the upcoming Skilled Trades Bootcamp, designed to engage high school students and introduce them to [...]
Former NBA players rally behind Crossover Mission In an inspiring show of support, former NBA players Drew Gooden of the Memphis Grizzlies and Tony Battie of the Denver Nuggets joined forces with Crossover Mission to bolster their efforts in inspiring and redirecting the lives of at-risk youth in Indian River County. These influential figures made [...]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties announce awards and scholarships BBBS Scholarship recipients Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties recently held their annual Big and Little Awards on Thursday, May 25, at the Manatee Lagoon. New this year, scholarships were awarded powered by FP&L. Amidst trophies, [...]
Soroptimist of Stuart's annual awards celebration Ava Martucci, Jasmine Nunez and Sela Rosen, 2023 Youth Service Award winners Soroptimist of Stuart's Awards Night is always an exciting and inspiring evening. This year's celebration took place on May 24 at the Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House in Jensen Beach. Five very special women will [...]
Sunrise Rotary provides award for Literacy Services of IRC's Student of the Year Literacy Services' Student of the Year is awarded to an individual for their incredible progress towards their literacy and language related goals. Tutors submit nominations that highlight students' progress, goals completed, barriers they have overcome, and success stories. The Student of the [...]