Mariner Sands Charity Week is seven packed days of special events that will raise approximately $300,000 worth of hope and help for seven Martin County charities. Our residents give their time, talents, and treasure during Charity Week and their time and talents during the rest of the year when they volunteer at the “Focus Charities”
Thousands of children and adults will be fed, sheltered, protected, and have a chance to do better in school this year due to the generosity of the Mariner Sands residents.
The “Focus Charities” range from child and adult education, protections for battered women and children, a local food bank and organic farm growing produce given to needy families, transitional housing for families, and free dental services to children 5 to 18.
$25,000
Certified instructors for skilled job training for at risk Martin County teens
$15,000
Dental care for 75 low income Martin County Children
Alex Herrera, Rob Rinieri, Jack Flanagan
$75,000
Funding for "Project Hope". which provides case management, financial services and client support to its clients.
Bill Breusch, Edie Stevenson, Sister Elizabeth, Principal Hope Rural School, Jack Flanagan
$25,000
To buy new classroom computers.
$20,000
Funding for Registered Nurse for Women's Wellness Program
$20,000
Education Grant for career advancement.
$20,000
Additional bathroom and renovation of the "cottage"
$25,000
Funding for new client registration facility.
SafeSpace is much more than just a crisis hotline and an emergency shelter. It empowers victims to become survivors by providing an extensive array of other programs and services, including legal assistance, financial literacy training, emotional and mental health counseling, advocacy, community outreach, and prevention education.
Family Promise envisions a nation in which every family has a home, a livelihood, and the chance to build a better future. Our volunteers provide hospitality, companionship, and most importantly, community.
Just knowing where our money goes and how needed and appreciated our help is; makes me proud of our community and I encourage everyone to participate in the fun .
Charity Week is an institution at Mariner Sands. Bouquets to our friends and neighbors who enthusiastically support this week-long effort year after year. As I have witnessed firsthand, recipient charities are extremely grateful for our grants and make very good use of them.
Our fundraising does make a difference!
I was very impressed with the Little Lights Dentistry facility in Stuart when I visited last winter. But I was more impressed with the dedication and professionalism of the entire staff including the Executive Director, the staff dentist and all the personnel. They are addressing an important need for an underserved local population. Not only are they treating dental disease in children but also they are educating children and parents about proper nutrition and prevention of dental problems. Little Lights Dentistry is very deserving of our continued support.
Mariner Sands Charity Week is busy all year long and welcomes all of our neighbors to participate! We have a variety of needs and many opportunities to participate. You may also donate at any time of year! Choose too Donate or Volunteer below and we will be forever grateful!