Non Profit News

Richard Tambone, president of the Tambone Companies, was honored with the prestigious Pete Hegener Leadership Award!

Hibiscus Board Chair Scott Roads, Dave Miller & Senator Gayle Harrell

Article by Shannon Glendinning/Photos by MaryAnn Ketcham The Humane Society of St. Lucie County is thrilled to announce the remarkable success of its annual Blue Jean Ball fundraiser, held at the MidFlorida Event Center on February 17th, 2024. Presented by Ben’s Pest Control, this year’s event exceeded all expectations, raising an incredible $180,000 to support […]

In observance of National Healthcare Decisions Day, Treasure Coast Hospice will distribute advance care planning materials on April 16 at 12 local libraries in Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties.

Article provided by the Fort Pierce Art Club, Photos by MaryAnn Ketcham The Fort Pierce Art Club, “Color Fort Pierce Beautiful,” an event Honoring Edwin Binney, Founder of the Cryaola Crayon and former Fort Pierce Resident   On March 30, 2024, the Fort Pierce Art Club presented “Color Fort Pierce Beautiful.” The fun and artful […]

Article provided by Tradition Prep HS/Photos by MaryAnn Ketcham   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2024 Contact: Christiana Coburn, principal Tradition Preparatory High School [email protected]     Tradition Preparatory High School Hosts Inaugural Student Symposium PORT SAINT LUCIE, Fl. (DATE) – Tradition Preparatory High School hosted its first-ever Student Symposium, on March 28 at the […]

Artwork created by youth in the Hibiscus Graphic Design Impact Center.

Incoming Board Chairman Michael LaPorta

Article by LeAnn Muscanera, Photos by MaryAnn Ketcham   We broke all records in attendance and funds raised at the 2024 Event of the Season Gala!  Our theme was Beauty from Ashes and rejoiced at the lives put back together by God’s Grace.  Our attendance topped 1000 as people came to hear what God has […]

Article by Chris Robertson, Photos by MaryAnn Ketcham   FORT PIERCE, FL, March 15, 2024– St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity, with the support of Baron Realty, organized its 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Gala at the Pelican Yacht Club in Fort Pierce. The funds raised from the event will benefit families in St. Lucie County […]

 Article by Barbara Sue Allen, Photos by MaryAnn Ketcham   St. Andrew’s Episcopal Academy proudly announces the astounding success of its annual “Clays for a Cause” event, held on March 9, 2024, at the Quail Creek Sporting Ranch and presented by Natalies Orchid Island Co . This year’s event saw an unprecedented number of teams […]

Fort Pierce, FL (March 12, 2024) – On the afternoon of Sunday March 10th, Heathcote Botanical Gardens held their nineth annual Tea in the Gardens for 128 guests. This delightful afternoon tea was held on the patio in front of the charming and historic 1922 Heathcote House. Along with tea served in English bone china […]

Luncheon Committee L-R/Front - Linda Teetz, Mary Wright, Co-chairs Cathy Cronin, Susan Kintner and Pamela Larrick, and Henriette Churney. L-R/Back - Jane Jackson, Christine Endres, Lisa Giessert, Jan Harrell, Patricia Chambers and Diane Wilhelm.

Co-chairs (L-R) Diane McGinn and Gail Prauss with Nancy-Cutshall

Treasure Coast Hospice has named John Crouch, D.O., as Vice President of Medical Services, effective February 19, 2024.

The Hibiscus Thrift Store truck was stolen and the theft has impacted daily operations and revenue.

Article & Photos by MaryAnn Ketcham The Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation’s annual Lakeside Stroll returned to the Lake at Tradition this year, bringing more than 400 participants together on a beautiful Saturday morning to honor loved ones and support members of the community who have lost a loved one. The tranquil setting of the 1.2-mile […]

FORT PIERCE – GraceWay Village (GWV) hosted its Big Dreams Great Expectationscelebration on Saturday, Feb. 10 at its headquarters in Fort Pierce. Stakeholders, donors, event sponsors, board, committee and staff members, advocates,and volunteers enjoyed the sold out event in support of the nonprofit’s highlyanticipated Family Restorative Living Facility campaign launch and in celebration of its15 […]

4KIDS Galentine’s Day Brunch Port St. Lucie, FL, (February 8, 2024) – For the 6 th year in a row, 4KIDS Treasure Coast’s Galentine’sDay Brunch, presented by A&G Concrete Pools, gathered women together to advocate and raise funds forchildren and families in need. Over 160 leading ladies attended this year’s event at the stunning CraneClub […]

Tim Tebow Foundation, Treasure Coast Night to Shine   The Tim Tebow Foundation recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of Night to Shine, a special needs prom. Since its inception in 2015, the event has grown exponentially, with more than 75000 participants worldwide and hundreds of host churches across 56 countries.                Treasure Coast Night to […]

Camp Haven, Diamonds in the Rough Gala                 Camp Haven, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides transformational programs for homeless and at-risk men from Indian River County.                     They recently celebrated their 10th Anniversary at the Oak Harbor Club in Vero Beach through the Diamonds in the Rough Gala. The event brought together a […]

The Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation will host five free “Protect Your Legacy” estate planning seminars in March. The seminars, conducted by local professionals, are scheduled across the tri-county area as follows:    March 5        Treasure Coast Hospice, 5000 Dunn Road, Ft. Pierce; 10 am to Noon    March 14      Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE […]

t’s been a spectacular two months at the Environmental Studies Center, thanks to the hard work of the 501(c)(3) that supports it, the Environmental Studies Council. On March 29, the Council learned that it was awarded a $100,000 grant from Impact100 Martin for its Wet Lab Revitalization. Then, on April 1, months of hard work […]

Hibiscus Children’s Center is pleased to announce that the agency received reaccreditation by the Council on Accreditation (COA). Hibiscus Children’s Center has continually earned this distinction since 2003. COA’s mission is to partner with human and social service organizations to strengthen their ability to improve the lives of the people they serve. Accreditation provides a […]

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On Tuesday April 11th, the Bluebird Educational Foundation gave away approximately $5000.00 worth of musical instruments to local St. Lucie Public School students. The giveaway occurred at the monthly St. Lucie County School Board meeting…

It’s been a spectacular two months at the Environmental Studies Center, thanks to the hard work of the 501(c)(3) that supports it, theEnvironmental Studies Council. On March 29, the Council learned that it was awarded …

Hibiscus Children’s Center is pleased to announce that the agency received reaccreditation by the Council on Accreditation (COA). Hibiscus Children’s Center has continually earned this distinction since 2003. COA’s mission is to partner with human and social service…

It’s been a spectacular two months at the Environmental Studies Center, thanks to the hard work of the 501(c)(3) that supports it, theEnvironmental Studies Council. On March 29, the Council learned that it was awarded …

Hibiscus Children’s Center is pleased to announce that the agency received reaccreditation by the Council on Accreditation (COA). Hibiscus Children’s Center has continually earned this distinction since 2003. COA’s mission is to partner with human and social service…

Hibiscus Children’s Center is pleased to announce that the agency received reaccreditation by the Council on Accreditation (COA). Hibiscus Children’s Center has continually earned this distinction since 2003. COA’s mission is to partner with human and social service…

It’s been a spectacular two months at the Environmental Studies Center, thanks to the hard work of the 501(c)(3) that supports it, the Environmental Studies Council. On March 29, the Council learned that it was awarded …