Ft. Pierce, FL July 1, 2008

United Way Elects New Board Officers — Five New Board Members Welcomed Onboard

The official installation of the board officers and members was on June 12th during the Annual Trustees’ Dinner held at Hilton Garden Inn PGA Village. Roger Thomas of Florida Power & Light/IBEW was elected Chairman of the Board after his many years of service on the board as an executive committee member. The remaining officers elected for 2008-2009 are: Terri Sloan-Bartz from Seacoast National Bank was elected Vice Chair; Linnes Finney, Esq. of Gary, Williams, Finney, Lewis, Watson & Sperando, P.L. was elected Secretary; Laura Maloney of Stikelether & Associates, PA was elected Treasurer; and Sharon Kelly-Brown of Sharon J. Kelly Realty, Inc. will serve as Immediate Past Chair. ...read more.

Ft. Pierce, FL June 19, 2008

Roger Thomas Named United Way of St. Lucie County Board Chairman

Ft. Pierce, FL June 4, 2008

United Way of St. Lucie County To Invest $1.3 Million in Community Programs

United Way of St. Lucie County will be investing $1,366,931 this year in programs and services that advance the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all in our community. The funds will be distributed to programs that support youth, families, people in crisis, the vulnerable and aging populations. ...read more.

Ft. Pierce, FL May 19, 2008

Judith Cruz Named Vice President of Resource Development for United Way of St. Lucie County

Judith Cruz has joined the United Way of St. Lucie County as Vice President of Resource Development. A 14-year resident of St. Lucie County, she brings a vast array of experience and community involvement to this challenging position. ...read more.

Ft. Pierce, FL May 19, 2008

Coggin Managers to Pucker Up for a Good Cause
~Managers Keep Promise to Kiss a Pig for Meeting Their Campaign Goal~

This Friday, (May 23rd) the Coggin Acura and Coggin BMW locations in Fort Pierce will celebrate meeting their United Way campaign goal with a country western luncheon and some interesting entertainment: the managers will kiss a pig to kick start the luncheon.

Coggin Automotive Group gave their employees a very motivating incentive to contribute to their United Way campaign this year: all locations that were able to raise an average of $75 per employee would get a reward lunch, be allowed to dress down in jeans for a day, and the managers of the location would have to kiss a pig. The Coggin Acura and Coggin BMW locations in Fort Pierce are 2 of the 4 locations that were able to reach this milestone campaign goal. ...read more.

Ft. Pierce, FL April 17, 2008

ST. LUCIE COUNTY ALLOCATES FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM

St. Lucie County has been chosen to receive $122,871 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Salvation Army; United Jewish Communities and United Way of America. The Local Board is charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country. ...read more.

Ft. Pierce, FL January, 2008

Available Now! — 2007 Assessment of St. Lucie County’s Social, Health, and Public Safety Services Document

• Cover Page/2007 Assessment of St. Lucie County's Social, Health, and Public Safety Services
• Table of Contents
• Executive Summary
• Methodology
• Environmental Scan
• Family Life
• Child Health and Education
• Adult Health and Functioning
• Elderly and Disabled Adults
• Safety and Security
• Overview of Agencies and Programs
• Available Services
• Appendix
  A: Agencies and Programs
  B: Agency Missions
  C:  Program Purposes
  D: Glossary
  E: Indicator Index
  F: GIS Maps

• SRA Research Group

Ft. Pierce, FL October 12, 2007

United Way Campaign Kickoff Celebrates 45 Years of Caring — Sets $1.9 Million Fundraising Goal

United Way of St. Lucie County officially launched its 2007-2008 fundraising campaign with a luncheon on Tuesday, October 9th at the Pelican Yacht Club. The main event of the kickoff was the announcement of the $1.9 million fundraising goal for the year by Campaign Chair Terri Sloan-Bartz, Vice President for Seacoast National Bank and member of the United Way Board of Directors. The kickoff also marks the 45th anniversary of United Way of St. Lucie County raising funds for people in need. . . .read more.

United Way of St. Lucie County revealed their $1.9 million fundraising goal for this year with the help of their loaned executives. Pictured holding the banner (L-R): Pat Grygo-Gulfstream Business Bank, Bill Schmelyun-Publix Supermarkets, Scott Price-Federal Express and Jerome Gayman-Frontline for Kids.

Ft. Pierce, FL September 18, 2007

Congratulations Linnes Finney, Esq. — United Way of St. Lucie County’s Immediate Past Board Chair Dennis Corrick, Esq. (left) of Dean, Mead, Minton & Zwemer presents Board Member Linnes Finney, Esq. of Gary, Williams, Finney, Lewis, Watson & Sperando P.L. with a special award for his dedication and leadership to the community wide needs assessment of social, health and safety services in St.Lucie County. . . .read more.

Ft. Pierce, FL 2007

PLANNED GIVING AND ENDOWMENT DEVELOPMENT

Planned Giving and endowment development allow donors to take advantage of giving options beyond the campaign and provides an additional source of income to United Ways. Learn more about Year-End charitable Giving. Learn how you can make an even greater impact through a gift from your IRA.

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