Rock-A-Thon raises $7,500 for Habitat for Humanity of Martin County

STUART, Fla., Dec. 13, 2011 – On Dec. 3, champions of Habitat for Humanity of Martin County rocked their way to more than $7,500 – funds that will be used to build homes for deserving families throughout the community.

The Rock-A-Thon fundraiser took place at Lowe’s of Stuart and was quite a success for the local Habitat affiliate. The rocking chair relay event kept attendees of all ages entertained with live music, activities, refreshments and more.

"The outpouring of community support for the Rock-A-Thon is a testament to the Habitat mission,” said Mary Jones, director of volunteer services for Habitat for Humanity of Martin County. "We are very pleased with the results and so grateful to the volunteers, performers, sponsors and staff that made this event possible.”

The event included live entertainment from local bands including 99 for One of First United Methodist Church of Stuart, One Last Chance Band, and Medicine Cabinet; and children’s activities including a Lowe’s kids clinic and Boys & Girls Club craft table.

Special thanks to Lowe’s of Stuart for hosting the event, as well as the generous "Rock Star” sponsors, Bank Atlantic; Bushdogs Parties, Picnics and Casual Catering; Centex; EZ-On Products of Florida; and Water Pointe Realty Group. "You Rock" sponsors, Braddock Electric and Air, CSL Plasma, Empire Environmental, Forum Financial Group, Freedom Homebuilders, Natural Flow, New Growth Media, Premium Painters, Treasure Coast Propellers, Whiticar Boat Works, and River Palm Cottages & Fish Camp. "Rocker" sponsors, Accurate Tile & Marble, Ampersand Shirt Shack, Atlantic Insurance Advisors, Hurricane Boat Lifts, Koplas & Company, CPA, PA, Sterling Mortgage, and Beachcomber Fiberglass Technology.

We also want to thank Stewart with Hurricane Mountain Sound for providing the sound, Karen with KMF Entertainment who provided face painting and balloon art, Bushdogs Catering for providing the delicious food and sweets, and the Chick-fil-A for Santa Cow making an appearance.

To learn more about Habitat volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, visit HabitatMartin.org or call Habitat for Humanity of Martin County at (772) 223-9940.

About Habitat for Humanity of Martin County
Habitat for Humanity of Martin County is a not-for-profit organization that works in partnership with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life, to help eliminate substandard housing by building homes for others, revitalizing neighborhoods, and transforming lives. Since its inception in 1986, Habitat for Humanity of Martin County has built 94 homes in Hobe Sound, Indiantown, Jensen Beach, Port Salerno and Stuart. For more information, call (772) 223-9940 or visit HabitatMartin.org.

Luncheon raises $4,000 for Habitat's 'Women Build'

Many thanks to all who attended Habitat for Humanity of Martin County's 'Women Build Kickoff and Building Blocks Luncheon' on Oct. 12 at Harbour Bay Plaza in Sewall's Point, Fla.

Through the support of attendees, donors, sponsors and volunteers, the event raised more than $4,000 for the 2012 Women Build home for the Sanchez Family. The home will be located in the Carter Park community in Indiantown, Fla and construction will begin in January.

View New Growth Media's photos from the event by clicking on the slideshow, below.

Kelly Beard, guest blogger for Margaret May

I'm excited to have received an invitation to blog about philanthropy for Margaret May. Please visit her blog and read my post on volunteerism. I hope you enjoy!

Kelly Beard named Communicator of the Year

Kelly Beard, owner of New Growth Media, LLC, was recently honored by the Florida Public Relations Association's Treasure Coast Chapter as "Communicator of the Year for a Non-Profit Organization."

Beard was nominated by her client, Habitat for Humanity of Martin County, for her communications and marketing efforts and received the award at the 2011 Treasure Coast Image Awards Dinner.

"Kelly has the unique ability to take an idea or infant concept and develop, implement and maintain an entire marketing program or event, while also transitioning that idea into a platform for future programs to build upon," said Margot Graff, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Martin County.

New Growth Media, LLC specializes in cultivating effective and meaningful communications, marketing and social media strategies that drive positive results. To learn more, visit NGMedia.biz or call (772) 538-3222.