Covenant Fellowship Baptist Church and Robert Erneston Produce, both located in Stuart, worked together recently to provide produce boxes to two Stuart neighborhoods.
“We wanted to bless our community in partnership with the church,” said Brent Gibson, Erneston’s main manager.
Read MoreI was so excited to get my face masks recently from long-time Treasure Coast custom dressmaker Susanne LoPilato! For the past few months, she and her daughter Petey have been making face masks, much the same way she makes her beautiful gowns and dresses—with attention to detail, quality materials and everything custom.
Read MoreI’m a bit behind in posting this story from late April—but maybe now is just the right time. I love the images and what they show. They show people from different parts of our community helping each other, working together for a common cause, a good cause.
Read MoreSometimes love comes in the form of a plastic egg full of candy. Or a Hot Wheels car, a chocolate bunny or a coloring book. For kids who have been uprooted from their homes, an Easter basket full of toys and candy can be a testament that they belong, that they matter and are worthy of this thoughtful gift.
Read MoreDr. Steven Parr, who is the director of emergency medicine for the Cleveland Clinic Martin Health System, usually spends his working hours overseeing the emergency rooms of the company’s hospitals along with taking care of a full load of patients. However, in the last few weeks, he has been pursuing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in anticipation of a large caseload of coronavirus cases on the Treasure Coast.
Read MoreHave you ever wanted to foster an animal? This could be your time to help with that! Since Governor DeSantis issued the stay-at-home order, effective at midnight last night, many of us are home now more than we probably ever will be. This is an ideal time to take in a pet and make a difference! The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) is calling on people during this time of recommended social distancing to volunteer to be a foster pet parent.
Read MoreTwo Stuart groups connected to bring a coronavirus-friendly green market to Stuart on Sunday at the fairgrounds. Vendors were given face masks and practiced safe food handling and social distancing procedures. Cars drove through next to the food tents, which were set up 15-feet apart down the lane. About 20 vendors participated, offering fresh fruits and vegetables, breads, meats, cheeses, honey, dog treats, baked goods, and more.
Read MoreStuart resident Joan Raines headed out to Walmart to buy her first sewing machine last week. “I have no idea what I’m doing,” she told her friend Rachel Terlizzi. “But I want to do my part. You’ve inspired me to get involved.” Raines decided to learn to sew after hearing that Terlizzi had started making protective face masks in response to the shortage we face all around the country as the coronavirus outbreak accelerates.
Read MoreMany people in our area still need our help. Some of these people are our older residents served by the Council on Aging of Martin County. They need us to to keep showing up by delivering meals to seniors and donating non-perishable food. We can also help from home, by making financial contributions to support services for the elderly.
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