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Congratulations to Our

Kathy Derringer

- A Woman of Distinction -

“Kathy deserves this honor and we are proud to work with her.  She represents the heart and soul of the Helping People Succeed family!”

That’s the word from 2006 Women of Distinction recipient and Helping People Succeed President / CEO Suzy Hutcheson, praising Vice President / Successful Families Kathy Derringer or Kathy D, as she is known in the office. Kathy and Suzy have worked together for the 501(c)3 non-profit organization for 29 years delivering services “that have made the possibility of success a reality for our most valuable resource, our children,” Hutcheson added.

Soroptimist International of Stuart recently presented Derringer with a Women of Distinction Award in the Civic / Professional category, one of four honors presented by the business organization. Derringer was recognized for her years with Helping People Succeed and her work with families, as well as other community participation, including serving as a Loaned Executive for United Way of Martin County and the Champion of Children Award from United Way

“I am very honored and humbled by the Women of Distinction Award, and it makes me pause to reflect on how services to children in this community have changed so dramatically over the past 30 years,” Derringer said, praising her nomination and award.  “What a privilege it has been for me to be a part of this!  None of this change could have taken place without amazing partnerships and funders who are all committed to help children succeed.”

Derringer was nominated by Elizabeth Barbella, CEO of House of Hope. Barbella and Derringer had worked together on committees when Barbella was employed at the Children’s Services Council of Martin County.

Derringer’s division at Helping People Succeed includes Baby Steps, Healthy Families, Music & Movement Classes, Infant Massage, Early Intervention and the popular BRAIN program (Building Readiness Among Infants Now!).  These programs serve children between birth and five years old in Okeechobee, Martin and St. Lucie counties.

Helping People Succeed, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)3 Florida Corporation founded in 1964. Helping People Succeed is a United Way Agency as well as being accredited by CARF (the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) and Healthy Families America. Helping People Succeed is recognized nationally for unique and valuable services that lead to improved quality of life and independence through community-based education and training programs for citizens of Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee and Duval Counties.

Helping People Succeed is a comprehensive organization that has recognized that many populations within our society need strength based services that lead to self sufficiency, personal responsibility and the ability to lead an everyday life. Helping People Succeed’s goal is to help each person achieve success so they may have a successful future, enjoying their life fully and participating as productive taxpaying citizens. Helping People Succeed also helps improve the community's economic viability and diversity through programs that assist children become ready for school and adults find and maintain employment.

Helping People Succeed’s approach helps:

• 3000 + children and their families become ready for school and productive futures,
• 500+ adults who have a disability find and obtain employment as taxpaying citizens,
• 70+ adults learn about their community and gain skills so employment will become a reality,
• Hundreds of school children remain in their classroom through behavior management, the community becomes more viable through the diversity of its residents

We invite you to not only learn about this wonderful organization that provides such vitally important services but to become involved as a volunteer, board member or donor—we need and want your help.

Thanks to a generous grant through Children's Services Council of St. Lucie County children enjoyed another fun summer at Helping People Succeed's Camp Success.

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Services and employment at HPS, Helping People Succeed, Inc are available without regard to age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, familial, DJJ status and/or any other protected status.