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Double The Love: Giving Tuesday Donations To Humane Society Of The Treasure Coast Will Be Matched Up To $30,000 Supporters of the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) didn’t have to wait until Giving Tuesday on December 2 for their impact to double. The big $30,000 Giving Tuesday Match at the HSTC had already begun. “Giving Tuesday” is a global generosity movement intended to unleash the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. On this annual day of support, the humane society asked all animal lovers and philanthropic-minded people to join together to help raise funds to support low-cost pet obedience and behavior training classes for local people and their pets. “Many families who love their animals struggle to care for their pet with behavior issues and they believe surrendering them to the shelter is their only option, but it is not,” said Development Manager Ashton Sorrentino. “We want them to know our surrender prevention program, the Pawsitive Manners Club, is available at a discounted rate to provide the necessary resources and support to prevent pet surrenders from happening.” The Pawsitive Manners Club provides necessary resources and support through a multitude of obedience classes to help a dog become the best version of itself. Funds raised during the Giving Tuesday campaign make access to these valuable resources available at low cost – or even no cost – to those in need. Dog owners can find out if they qualify for discounted classes by visiting hstc1.org/ PawsitiveManners or contacting Tracy Steffen at tsteffen@hstc1.org. There are several ways to donate: Over the phone, call (772) 600-3216; visit the website
hstc1.org/Giving-Tuesday; or mail in the donation to Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, 4100 S.W. Leighton Farm Ave., Palm City, FL 34990. Include “Giving Tuesday” on the check’s memo line. The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) is a no-kill animal welfare organization located at 4100 S.W. Leighton Farm Ave. in Palm City. Since 1955, it has been the leading advocate for animal protection and well-being in the Martin County area. A 501(c)(3) private, nonprofit “Giving Tuesday” donations will enable the Humane organization, the HSTC is independent Society of the Treasure Coast to offer more discounted and locally operated and relies on training and obedience classes. (Photo provided by donations to support its programs the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast) and services. Follow the HSTC on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/humanesocietyTC and Twitter at https://www.twitter. com/hstc1. For more information, visit https://www.hstc1.org or call (772) 223-8822.
Pep Rally Gala Teams All Fired Community Foundation Up Benefit Martin County For Palm Beach And Seniors And Meals On Wheels Martin Counties To Host Creative cuisine, cheerleading stunt work, game-changer cocktails, a danceable playlist of live music, and a fiercely-contested team challenge that will better the lives of local seniors for years to come – that’s the promise of this year’s Pep Rally Gala to benefit the Council on Aging Martin County. “This is a gala unlike any other,” said Andrea Levy, committee member and captain of Team Lotus Loft. “The Council on Aging
13th Annual Founders Luncheon On Feb. 11 At Kravis Center
The 2026 Pep Rally Gala Committee, bottom from left, Casey Caplan, Andrea Turke, Natalie Nastasia, Mubina Dunn, Tara Baldwin, Alison Shingary, Taylor Emerick; Middle: Julie Collins, Devon Senical, Kristy Roman, Lindsay Benson; Back: Erica Curtis, Michelle Dyer, Ellise Ryan, Tabitha Lavery, Amber Stephan. Not pictured: Andrea Levy, Kim Palsin, Dakota Minervini, Katie Diamond.
Pep Rally Gala Teams All Fired Up on page 4
Event will feature USF Hunger Expert Dr. David Himmelgreen, Philanthropist Marshall Field V, and nonprofit partners working on reliable access to healthy, affordable food across our region The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties announced today that it will host its 13th Annual Founders Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach. Dr. David Himmelgreen, director for the University of South Florida (USF) Center for the Advancement of Food Security and Healthy Communities (CAFSHC), will be keynote speaker; Marshall Field V, a noted philanthropist, will Dr. David Himmelgreen receive the 2026 McIntosh Award for outstanding service. The Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization that leads partnerships with donors, nonprofits and community members to address the region’s chronic and emerging issues, holds its Founders Luncheon each year to rally hundreds of donors, nonprofit partners, and community leaders around a key community issue. This year’s event, themed “Hope for Hunger,” will spotlight local donors and nonprofit partners working to ensure reliable access to healthy, affordable food across Palm Beach and Martin counties. Co-hosts of the event are Jeffrey A. Stoops, chair of Community Foundation’s Board of Directors, and Danita R. DeHaney, president and CEO of the Community Foundation. “Food insecurity affects families in every zip code—often quietly, but with real and lasting consequences,” said DeHaney. “Through this year’s theme, Hope for Hunger, we aim to shine a light on the incredible local organizations ensuring our neighbors have access to healthy, affordable food. Together, we can make meaningful progress toward a future where no one in Palm Beach or Martin County goes hungry.” Community Foundation on page 6