VOL. 27 NO. 11
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NOVEMBER 2025
Hanley Foundation To Transform Resource Center Into Public Community Hub For Healing And Connection The new community hub marks Hanley Foundation’s first step in its multimillion-dollar campaign to expand its campus and build new facilities for specialized programs. Leading a new era in recovery, Hanley Foundation has begun transforming its Resource Center into a public hub for community connection and support. Slated to open in the fall of 2026, the revitalized center will feature a coffee shop, a recovery bookstore, and a versatile meeting space. It will be open to individuals aged 18 and older, offering educational programs, peer support, job training, and services for long-term recovery. “To truly heal, people need more than treatment, they need a lifelong lifeline of care, belonging, and support,” said Dr. Rachel Docekal, CEO of Hanley Foundation. “Our reimagined Resource Center will ensure a public space to foster healing, deep connections, and long-term success.”
Resource Center Main Entrance Exterior Rendering Hanley Foundation on page 4
Education Foundation Of Martin County Honors 2025/26 Teacher Of The Year Candidates The Education Foundation of Martin County is once again honoring the area’s top teachers who have been nominated for its annual Teacher of the Year Awards Celebration, presented by Audi Stuart, Infiniti Stuart and Alfa Romeo Stuart. Each year, the foundation invites every school in Martin County to nominate one of its teachers for this prestigious award. There are 24 candidates for the 2025/26 program. The celebration will be held Nov. 14, when the top scoring candidates will be recognized as the Elementary School Teacher of the Year, sponsored by Cigna Healthcare; the Middle School Teacher of the Year, sponsored by Publix Super Markets Charities; and the High School Teacher of the Year, sponsored by Keiser University. From these honorees, one will be named the overall Martin County Teacher of the Year and will represent the district in the Florida Department of Education’s state competition.
In addition, one school will earn the coveted Spirit Award, recognizing the staff whose creativity, enthusiasm, and theme-inspired energy shine brightest during the evening’s festivities. This year’s teacher candidates are: Jessica Losapio, Bessey Creek Elementary School Trish Harris, Citrus Grove Elementary School Trevor Lawson, Crystal Lake Elementary School Rachel Smith, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School Scottie Borror, Felix A. Williams Elementary School Joelisa Swain, Hidden Oaks Middle School Bailey Shaw, Hobe Sound Elementary School Yeseniah Brancaccio, The Hope Center for Autism Sarahi Monjaras, Indiantown Middle School Leah Sacks, J.D. Parker School of Science, Math & Technology
Lauren Liberty, Jensen Beach Elementary School Aaron Gilbert, Jensen Beach High School Chanda Leon, Martin County High School Stephanie Moreno, Murray Middle School Lexi Gray, Palm City Elementary School Amanda McGowan, Pinewood Elementary School Fran Churchey-Martinez, Port Salerno Elementary School William Koperski, Riverbend Academy Elliott Harris, SeaWind Elementary School Jen Nixon, South Fork High School Cassie Mailhot, Stuart Middle School Tara Hazel, Treasure Coast Classical Academy Terra Monique Maggio, Warfield Elementary School Betty Remy Joseph, Willoughby Learning Center Education Foundation on page 4
Pours For Paws: Whiskers For Whiskey Tasting Raises $9,500 For Shelter Animals Supporters of the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast enjoyed the nonprofit organization’s annual Whiskers for Whiskey tasting event in partnership with The Chef’s Table on Sept. 24. The event raised more than $9,500, which will support the humane society’s shelter animals.
Guests enjoyed chefprepared four-course pairings that accompanied each pour. BHAKTA out of Vermont was the featured whiskey.
Keaton Perry prepares to serve the guests.
Lorna Day, Nancy Lawless and Lisa Bevacqua Pours For Paws on page 6