United Way Funding Available for Nonprofits
The United Way of Martin County is now accepting Letters of Intent (LOI) for its 2023 Community Impact Grants for education, health and financial stability programs serving Martin County.

For programs that have not received United Way funding in the previous funding cycle, the LOI is the first step in the competitive grant process to determine if a program merits further consideration in light of available resources and current priorities. The LOI will be accepted until Feb. 8, 2023, at 5 p.m. on www.UnitedWayMartin.org/Grants.
Other United Way News
United Way gives a Lyft to residents with Ride United  
A new United Way program will connect eligible Martin County residents to free Lyft rides, helping them get to work, medical appointments, school, food distribution sites and other critical destinations.

Through a partnership with local nonprofit agencies, United Way will schedule and dispatch rides for eligible individuals to help them access essential services and appointments.
Taxes Filed Free
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program provides free income tax return preparation to hard working taxpayers earning up to $60,000 annually per household. Appointments are limited.
Mark your Calendar for the Next Community Conversation
Mark your calendar for the next Community Conversation to be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 11:30 a.m. at Indian River State College Chastain Campus featuring speaker Jeffrey Shearer, LCSW, MCAP, Compassionate Psychotherapy.
Carol's View on the Bills
We all watched in shock on national television as Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed during a routine tackle and went into cardiac arrest. At that moment, the game became secondary, and we were reminded of how fragile life is. 
Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) in 2023
Are you 70 ½ or older with a traditional IRA? If so, you may be eligible to make a tax-free gift from your IRA called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)! In many cases, a QCD is 100% tax-free, and can potentially have a real impact on your 2023 taxes by allowing you to support United Way of Martin County without increasing your taxable income.
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United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. We have one life. To live better, we must LIVE UNITED®.
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