Impact100 Martin - October 2024 Newsletter

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With gratitude for your generosity no matter the form it takes,

Maureen Cotter, President

Tykes & Teens Walk-In Assessment Center Highlights

The Tykes & Teens Walk-In Assessment Center, launched on August 5th, 2024, has successfully linked children and families to crucial mental health resources. Since its opening, the center has served 39 youth, with 27 from Martin County and 12 from St. Lucie County. Of the Martin County youth, five presented in crisis and were safely de-escalated without requiring inpatient hospitalization.

Key highlights include:

100% of youth were connected to mental health services, with 38 now enrolled in ongoing care at Tykes & Teens.
Families expressed high satisfaction, with all survey respondents giving top ratings (5/5) in areas such as staff friendliness, comfort, and quality of care.
The feedback from parents and the community has been overwhelmingly positive, emphasizing the critical need for this service.
Tykes & Teens attributes much of its success to the Impact100 Martin grant, which made the center possible. An open house event is planned for January 2024 to celebrate with the community and supporters.

Tykes and Teens has spotlighted Impact100 Martin for the transformational grant that allowed their big dream to come true. Be sure to visit their website to see how Tykes and Teens highlights Impact100 Martin.

Please join us for a special Open House for the Walk-In Assessment Center at Tykes and Teens and celebrate with Impact100 Martin and other supporters of

Tykes and Teens.

Friday, January 31, 2025

8:30am

Briefing & Welcome Breakfast

Walk-In Center Link

Join us for our season Kickoff

November 7, 2024

5:00pm-7:00pm

The Kane Center in Stuart

Keynote speaker, Carrie Morgridge

Join us in celebrating the start of our 8th year of bringing together a community of passionate, philanthropic women to make a lasting difference in Martin County. In addition to our keynote speaker, you will learn about Impact100 Martin's 2024-2025 season highlights and new initiatives.

Our keynote speaker will be Carrie Morgridge, a prominent philanthropist, author, and advocate for education and community improvement. Carrie was an early and enthusiastic supporter of Impact100. Her support helped transform Impact100 into the global movement that it is today, and she continues to mobilize and inspire women to make a difference in their communities. She is the author of three books, including Every Gift Matters: How Your Passion Can Change the World and Courage Money: A Guide to Becoming a Venture Philanthropist, and she has twice been invited to the TED stage. Her commitment to education, health, and community well-being has made her a recognized leader in the field of philanthropy.

To learn more about Carrie and the work of the Morgridge Family Foundation, click link below.

View 2023 Annual Report

Please RSVP

no later than

November 4th

Light Bites and a Cash Bar

will be available.

$25 per person.

Guests are welcome.

Kane Center

900 SE Salerno Road

Stuart, FL 34997

Click Here to Register

We currently have 93 members committed for 2024-2025

The Membership Committee is thrilled to report that we have 93 members so far for the 2024-2025 season, a great start before we have even had our Kickoff!

Help us award five $100,000 Impact Grants to deserving Martin County nonprofits by encouraging your friends and neighbors to join Impact100 Martin. Bring a guest to the season Kickoff on November 7th, 5:00-7:00pm at The Kane Center in Stuart. Your guests are also welcome at our upcoming membership engagement events and community Meet & Mingles. Start thinking now about who your “plus one” will be for these events and enroll them now via the member portal or website.

Arriving soon in your mailbox is our annual membership appeal letter, Annual Appeal, including an update Chapter Update, on the chapter from our President, Maureen Cotter. The membership form is included to make it easy for you to renew, or you can share it with a friend. Members must join by February 28, 2025 to be counted in our Impact Awards and eligible to vote at the Grant Awards Ceremony.

Need help explaining Impact100 Martin to a friend? Click here for Rack Card for our talking points. We will have plenty of these cards available at the Kickoff for you to take with you and share with your “plus one”.

For any Membership questions, please contact Judy Zanchi or Ann Barwig at

communitycaptain@impact100martin.org

Click here to Join or Renew your Membership

Debbie is a dynamic and accomplished executive leader with a proven track record in marketing, and sales operations management. As a co-chair of the Membership Engagement Committee for Impact100 Martin, she is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging community. Debbie's innovative spirit and passion for helping others shine through in her current role, where she empowers individuals to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams of business ownership.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Debbie is known for her even keel and keen listening skills, inspired by her love of sailing. Her ability to navigate through life's challenges, both personally and professionally, makes her a valuable mentor and guide for others. Debbie and her husband, David Butler are full-time residents and live in Rocky Point, FL.

Ribbon Cutting for ARC, A Caring Cafe

The ARC of the Treasure Coast is getting into the restaurant business. The organization acquired Alice’s Family Restaurant, A Caring Cafe at 2781 S.E. Ocean Blvd. in Stuart. The fully operational restaurant will serve deli fare including sandwiches and salads and will train and employ individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities under the guidance of the ARC of the Treasure Coast. While the ARC offers similar job training opportunities, ACC will be a new expansion into food service training.

October 29 at 7:30am

2781 S.E. Ocean Blvd. in Stuart

Learn More About ARC & Caring Cafe

Tykes and Teens

Briefing & Welcome Breakfast

Friday, January 31, 2025

8:30am

Could you consider volunteering for one of these roles?

Help Us Make a Difference Through Design!

Are you passionate about graphic design and looking to use your skills for a good cause? Join our Impact100 Martin non-profit team as a volunteer graphic designer and make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do:

Create eye-catching visuals that tell our story and inspire action
Design for various mediums including our newsletter, website, and printed materials
Bring our mission to life through compelling graphics and layouts

Ideal Skills:

Familiarity with design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite
An eye for appealing layouts and visual storytelling

Time Commitment:

4-6 hrs. per month

If you have a passion for design and want to make a difference, we'd love to have you on our team.

Join us in creating visuals that inspire change – your creativity can help us change the world!

Interested?

Contact Brigite Babine at communications@impact100martin.org

We are seeking a skilled volunteer to help update and maintain our organization's website. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your WordPress expertise to a meaningful cause.

What You'll Do:

Update and maintain our WordPress-based website
Add new content and features as needed
Collaborate with team members to implement design changes

Ideal Skills:

Proficiency in WordPress content management
Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and basic PHP
Understanding of responsive design principles

Time Commitment:

2-4 hrs. per month

Interested?

Contact Brigite Babine at communications@impact100martin.org

Review the calendar of events and engage at one of many opportunities to connect with Members and guests to make your impact, create an experience, and have some fun!

Note: Registration is required for all events and typically opens two months in advance.