Impact Award Finalists
This award recognizes a nonprofit organization that demonstrates clear, measurable results in serving the community. Nominees should show tangible outcomes—such as lives improved, programs expanded, or meaningful progress toward solving a community challenge. Eligible organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits whose programs serve Palm Beach or Martin counties.
1. House of Hope
House of Hope has spent more than 42 years addressing hunger and poverty with an increasingly comprehensive model that combines immediate relief with long-term stability. In fiscal year 2024–2025, the organization distributed 1.63 million pounds of food, including more than 600,000 pounds of fresh produce, while directly serving about 17,600 people and reaching another 26,200 through 35 partner agencies. Its impact extends well beyond food assistance through case management, workforce coaching, nutrition education, internships, housing initiatives and enrichment programs designed to help families move from crisis toward greater self-sufficiency.
2. Soroptimist International of Stuart
For more than 70 years, Soroptimist International of Stuart has turned volunteer service into tangible support for women, girls and families across Martin County. Over the past three years alone, the organization awarded $29,186 through programs focused on education, economic empowerment and women in need. Its long-term impact is equally substantial: more than 1,000 free mammograms provided to women who could not afford them, 20 years of recognizing local Women of Distinction, and decades of financial and volunteer support for nonprofits throughout the county. Its sustained investment in education, health and opportunity has strengthened both individual lives and the broader community.
3. Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County
Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County serves more than 12,000 youth each year through five Club locations in Hobe Sound, Indiantown, Stuart, Port Salerno, and Jensen Beach, pairing traditional after-school support with workforce training, mental-health services, meals, and career preparation. In the past year, the organization served 166,253 meals and 81,537 snacks, employed 120 young people through its culinary workforce initiative, and graduated 57 participants from Workforce Development programs—33 of whom secured employment after completing their certifications. By combining education, wellness, and real-world job experience, the organization is helping local youth move from opportunity to measurable outcomes.
