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Drew Mello talks with Diane Tomasik from House of Hope.

They provide food, clothing, emergency financial assistance and counseling services to Martin County residents.

House of Hope will be having their first-ever-fundraising gala on Saturday January 11, at Willoughby Golf Club, in Stuart.

For more information visit www.hohmartin.org

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Coast Essay about the record number of green sea-turtle nests on our beaches.

Drew Mello talks with Debi Pelletier with the Volunteers in Medicine clinic in Stuart.

The clinic’s mission is to understand and meet the health and wellness needs of the medically underserved population of Martin County.

For information visit: vimclinic.net

The White Doves holiday project provided food and toys for Christmas for 1,200 families which is a total of 2,500 kids in Martin County. Volunteers, parents and children all were happy to part take in this event.

The ribbon cutting for the grand opening of Tradition Medical Center took place on December 18th. Hear about the response from the community, the process on getting Tradition Medical Center built and future goals.

A study done by FP&L shows we aren't always truthful about changing the temperature of our house. Check out FP&L's energy survey.

  Sergeant, Rich Ziarkowski for the Crime Prevention Unit in St. Lucie County talks about the importance of safety during the holiday season.

Hey, Treasure Coast Food Bank.  Happy 25th anniversary!  Because of the current economic slowdown, the need for food assistance in our area has never been greater since volunteers got you started in 1988.  Some 100,000 people on the Treasure Coast are hungry during this holiday season.  That’s about 17 percent of our population.  A lot of them don’t know where their next full meal is coming from.  Many have low-pay part-time jobs.  Many are looking for work.  The Food Bank wants to help.  Newly relocated in St.

Drew Mello talks with Lt. Andrea Hoover with the Salvation Army of Martin County.

The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Christmas Assistance Program and Red Kettle Program are now underway.

For more information click here: www.salvationar

mystuart.org

Drew Mello talks with Krista Garofalo with the Treasure Coast Food Bank.

Their Great Treasure Coast Holiday Food Drive is now underway through the end of the year.

For more information click here: www.stophu

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