Better Together launches with $3 million pledge from Carroll Distributing Co. Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, has expanded to the Space and Treasure Coasts. To support the nonprofit's programs in the Space Coast region, local distributor Carroll Distributing Co. has pledged $3 million to Better Together over the next three years. [...]
Celebrate Stuart High's 100th at MartinArts Open House Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Stuart High School (1923-2023) at a community open house presented by MartinArts on Saturday, September 23 from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. Two discussion panels will feature alumni reminiscing about their school days (come by and see whom you know) and local experts [...]
Dyer Subaru assists Rosewood Magnet School Many families struggle mightily to cover the cost of much-needed school supplies as students head back to the classroom to learn and grow each year. Dyer Subaru believes that all students deserve a fair and equal opportunity at education. To help make that possible for all students, Dyer Subaru in [...]
Fifty two graduate from Skilled Trades Boot Camp The Treasure Coast Builders Association (TCBA), aided by dozens of mentors and sponsors, graduated 52 young men and women from the 2023 Ready-to-Work Skilled Trades, Marine & Manufacturing Boot Camp on Friday, July 28 at Project L.I.F.T.'s facilities in Palm City. The hands-on, five-day program included introductory [...]
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 [...]