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Helping People Succeed is the recipient of United Way of Martin County’s Agency Spirit Award, recognizing the non-profit organization’s community activities to benefit United Way and local businesses.
“When it comes to United Way, Suzy Hutcheson and her staff always bring a high level of spirit,” said United Way Executive Director Jim Vojcsik. “Not only did Helping People Succeed run a terrific workplace campaign, but the dedicated staff also helped coordinate the annual Merrill Lynch Bull Run, volunteered during Day of Caring, and even helped with workplace presentations at local businesses.”
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Thirteen area artists will be featured in Helping People Succeed’s 2016 Art for Living Calendar, offering tropical themes, historic locations and other scenes related to the Treasure Coast. The calendar will be available in September 2015.
Thanks to the following artists who were selected to appear in the popular calendar. The artists include Dan Mackin, Julia Kelly, Cristina de la Vega, Pam Patterson, Carol Kepp, Ginny Jones, Valerie Lally, Sharon Ferina, Linda Relis, Sue Ann Mosley, Marian Vitale, Yolanda Luce and Denise Jenkins.
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Helping People Succeed recently named its Community Relations Director France Mason to Vice President of Successful Futures, including Employment Options and Community Connections. She received the recognition, working with adults with disabilities for employment positions and social skills.
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Turn your plain white t-shirt, a special white apron, your favorite tote bag or even a popular ball cap into a colorful display of Treasure Coast and Florida tropical scenes as eight noted artists “paint” their unique designs into wearable, autographed art.
It’s all part of Helping People Succeed’s White Shirt Night on Saturday, June 13 at Taste Casual Dining in Hobe Sound. The evening of art includes artists Dan Mackin, Kevin Hutchinson, Valerie Lally, Sharon Ferina, Paula MacArthur Cooper, Sue Winocur, Ginny Jones and Pam Patterson, all ready to show off their art work in riverscapes, backwoods scenes, pelicans, egrets, turtles and much more. Each artist will design and present three or four scenes for guests to select.
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Thanks to the William & Helen Thomas Charitable Trust, Helping People Succeed will be expanding its autism spectrum disorder classes for young adults into transition programs that could open employment areas or college education programs.
The Thomas trust recently donated $20,000 to Helping People Succeed. This is the second consecutive year the trust has supported the autism program, following one of the main goals of educational opportunities through the trust. The U.S. Trust offices in Stuart maintain the Thomas Trust.
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Helping People Succeed received several Proclamations during the month of April from the Martin County Commission, the St. Lucie County Commission and the City of Stuart for National Autism Awareness Month.
In addition, Helping People Succeed also received a Proclamation from Okeechobee County for National Child Abuse Awareness Month.
The non-profit organization coordinates autism programs for elementary, middle and high school students and is working on transition programs into college classes, employment and social skills.
Helping People Succeed also helps more than 4,500 families in Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties regarding autism, abuse and everyday services in the development of babies and children.
Photos for Martin County and Okeechobee County by Bob Dobens
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Helping People Succeed President/CEO Suzy Hutcheson, center, received a $10,000 donation from Publix at its Miami offices.
Making the presentation were Publix executives, rear left, Northern Regional Director Richard Rhoads, Making Change President and CEO Larry McCurry, Miami Division Vice President Kevin Murphy and Director of Merchandising for Miami Division Garry Correll.