Education Foundation of Martin County welcomes new board members
Date:
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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EFMC News Releases
Summary:
STUART, Fla. — The Education Foundation of Martin County is pleased to announce the addition of two new board members: Dr. JoAnna Oster of Family Ministries at Stuart Congregational Church and a professor at Liberty University, and Steve Simon, managing partner of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa, injury lawyers. more…
Sweet Success: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-themed gala raises funds for Martin County education
Date:
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Category:
EFMC News Releases
Summary:
PALM CITY, Fla. — Hundreds of people who support local schools, students and teachers recently went on a fantastical tour of their own at the Education Foundation of Martin County’s Evening of Excellence | Bids for Kids gala. Presented by Morganti, the event featured Charlie Bucket and Willy Wonka’s magical chocolate factory. This elegant fundraiser, held at Harbour Ridge Country Club in Palm City, attracted a sell-out crowd and raised $200,000. more…
Education Foundation of Martin County invites guests to explore Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory
Date:
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Category:
EFMC News Releases
Summary:
PALM CITY, Fla. — The Education Foundation of Martin County will be exploring the adventures of Charlie Bucket and Willy Wonka’s magical chocolate factory at its upcoming Evening of Excellence | Bids for Kids event. Presented by Morganti, this elegant gala fundraiser will be held from 6-11 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at Harbour Ridge Country Club in Palm City and is expected to be a sellout. more…
Education Foundation, Hope Center celebrate $50,000 STEM grant from FPL — FPL Classroom Makeover Grant will fund a new makerspace designed to support students with autism
Date:
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Category:
EFMC News Releases
Summary:
Stuart, Fla. — The Education Foundation of Martin County is proud to announce that The Hope Center for Autism has been awarded a $50,000 Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) Classroom Makeover Grant to create an innovative STEM Makerspace designed specifically to support the unique learning needs of students with autism. more…
Education Foundation’s sold-out Mah Jongg Tournament raises funds to benefit local students and teachers
Date:
Monday, March 16, 2026
Category:
EFMC News Releases
Summary:
PALM CITY, Fla. — The Education Foundation of Martin County’s sixth annual Mah Jongg tournament recently raised $25,000 to benefit local students and teachers. Held at Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, and presented by Sandhill Cove Retirement Living, the charity event was once again a sell-out with more than 100 players participating. more…
Education Foundation organizes Mah Jongg Tournament to benefit local students and teachers
Date:
Monday, March 2, 2026
Category:
EFMC News Releases
Summary:
PALM CITY, Fla. — The Education Foundation of Martin County’s sixth annual Mah Jongg tournament will be held on Friday, March 6, at Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, 12600 Harbour Ridge Blvd. Presented by Sandhill Cove Retirement Living, the charity event will begin with a check-in and continental breakfast at 9 a.m. Morning play starts at 10:30 a.m. followed by a luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Play will resume at 1:30 p.m. followed by an awards presentation. more…
Education Foundation of Martin County announces Teacher of the Year Award winners
Date:
Friday, November 14, 2025
Category:
EFMC News Releases
Summary:
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The Education Foundation of Martin County announced its Teacher of the Year winners during its high-energy celebration on November 14 at the MidFlorida Credit Union Event Center. Chanda Leon of Martin County High School took top honors and was named the 2025-2026 Martin County Teacher of the Year. She will now represent Martin County in the Florida Department of Education's statewide Teacher of the Year competition. more…
Education Foundation of Martin County honors 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year candidates
Date:
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Category:
EFMC News Releases
Summary:
STUART, Fla. — The Education Foundation of Martin County is once again honoring the area’s top teachers who have been nominated for its annual Teacher of the Year Awards Celebration, presented by Audi Stuart, Infiniti Stuart & Alfa Romeo Stuart. Each year, the Foundation invites every school in Martin County to nominate one of its teachers for this prestigious award. There are 24 candidates for the 2025-2026 program. more…
Join the Education Foundation of Martin County in championing student success
Date:
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Category:
EFMC News Releases
Summary:
STUART, Fla. — With the 2025-2026 school year now underway, the Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC) is inviting individuals, civic groups, nonprofit organizations and businesses to get involved by donating time or dollars through various classroom connection programs to champion student achievement. more…
$7,981.15 Grant from Florida Power & Light Company Supports STEM Teacher Innovation in Martin County
Date:
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Category:
EFMC News Releases
Summary:
STUART, Fla. — Aug. 5, 2025 - The Education Foundation of Martin County is proud to be a recipient of a Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) EmPOWERing STEM Educators grant, supporting the advancement of STEM-focused professional learning for teachers in Martin County. This statewide initiative strengthens math and science instruction through peer-to-peer collaboration and classroom innovatio more…
