Healthy Start calls for diaper donations Babies go through a lot of diapers in a month. That puts a real strain on the budgets of families who are already just squeaking by financially. A new national report by the National Diaper Bank Network, the NDBN Diaper Check 2023, found that nearly one in two American [...]
Paid summer internships connect Martin County teens to career building opportunities Jasmine Nunez Jasmine Juan-Felipe Bank of America announced two Treasure Coast high school juniors and seniors were selected as Student Leaders®, an eight-week paid summer internship providing students with first-hand experience in serving their communities. As part of the program, [...]
Back to school Barber-Q benefits Mustard Seed Legit Cuts Barber Shop presents the eighth annual Back 2 School Barber-Q on Saturday, July 22 at the Parklet on Second Street. It's Christmas in July, and if you donate school supplies, you'll help give children the tools they'll need to succeed in the classroom. For every $10 [...]
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 [...]