Letters to the Editor: March 5, 2021
United Way has done amazing work in Martin County
I recently received a copy of the 2020 Community Impact Report from the United Way of Martin County, and was amazed at what they accomplished last year. In addition to their traditional financial support for some 47 local programs, the United Way was active in a number of COVID-19 relief programs. Their special drive for donations raised $280,000 for direct assistance to families in need as a result of impacts of the virus on their families.
In addition, because of their expertise in distributing funds to the needy, the United Way was asked by the Martin County Board of Commissioners to distribute some $664,000 of federal funds to households and $470,000 to mental health providers. They also distributed some $2,800,000 of CARES Act funds to eligible nonprofits to keep pantry shelves stocked with nutritious food and other products throughout the pandemic period. They had a very busy year, doing what they do best.