$100,000 Grant to Humane Society will fund life-saving diagnostic technology for shelter animals
PALM CITY, Fla. — The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast has received a $100,000 grant from Impact100 Martin to bring advanced diagnostic technology to its surgical clinic — an investment expected to speed lifesaving treatment, reduce animal suffering and shorten shelter stays.
The funding was announced at Impact100 Martin’s annual grant awards event on April 16, where Humane Society of the Treasure Coast Director of Operations Lori Tucker delivered a live presentation describing the organization’s need for advanced diagnostic equipment. Voting followed and seven nonprofits were selected as finalists, with five ultimately receiving $100,000 grants and the other two receiving $36,000 grants.
The humane society will use the $100,000 grant to purchase a new digital X-ray machine for its surgical clinic. This imaging device will enable its staff to more expeditiously and accurately diagnose medical issues and reduce prolonged suffering and lengths of stay at the shelter, which will result in positive outcomes for the animals.
“The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast serves more than 8,000 animals each year through the generosity of our community,” said HSTC President & CEO Frank Valente. “We are deeply grateful and humbled to receive this grant, which will help alleviate animal suffering and save lives. Thank you to the Impact100 Martin members for their philanthropy, vision and impact, and support of our mission to provide compassionate care to the animals.”
For more than 70 years, the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast has been a place of care, comfort and second chances for animals in Martin County. To strengthen its no-kill mission and better serve both pets and people, the humane society has embarked on a renovation project to improve its Palm City shelter. The addition of a digital X-ray machine will directly support the nonprofit organization’s lifesaving work and further enhance the services provided to the community. To learn more about its initiatives, visit https://hstc1.org/RenovationProject.
About the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast – The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) is a no-kill animal welfare organization located at 4100 SW Leighton Farm Ave. in Palm City, FL. Since 1955, it has been the leading advocate for animal protection and well-being in the Martin County area. A 501(c)3 private, nonprofit organization, the HSTC is independent and locally operated and relies on donations to support its programs and services. Follow the HSTC on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/humanesocietyTC and Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/hstc1. For more information, visit https://www.hstc1.org or call (772) 223-8822.
About Impact100 Martin – Impact100 Martin is a nonprofit organization with a mission of creating positive, lasting change in the community through collective giving. It is a chapter of the national Impact100 Movement founded to transform communities through the power of women’s philanthropy. It is a member-driven organization that Awards Grants in $100,000 increments each year to local nonprofits within five categories: Arts & Culture, Education, Family, Health & Wellness, and Environment, Preservation & Recreation.
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Photo IDs (from left) – Photo credit:Liz McKinley
Impact100 grant_01.jpg – Beth Brownell, Brigite Babine, Nancy Wong, Lori Tucker, Ashton Sorrentino and Sue Whittington
Impact100 grant_02.jpg – Members of the Humane Society staff: Shelly Marino, Courtney Zanetti, Dr. Erin Arruda, Frank Valente, Lori Tucker, Ashton Sorrentino, Jessica D’Ambrosio and Tara Pregnolato
Impact100 grant_03.jpg – Humane Society of the Treasure Coast Director of Operations Lori Tucker delivered a live presentation to Impact100 Martin members describing the organization’s need for advanced diagnostic equipment.
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