# St lucie county
Country Nights- Boots on the Ground Raises Money for Veterans
Country Nights, a fundraising event for veterans, was held on Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Palm City. The event brought together members of the community and supporters of veterans' causes to raise money and awareness for the needs of those who served in the military.
Family Meals benefits from Black Ties, Blue Jeans & Bingo
Family Meals, Inc. hosted a sold-out Black Ties, Blue Jeans & Bingo event Saturday, February 18 at the beautiful Santa Lucia River Club Ballantrae in Port St. Lucie. The annual event was held to help families understand the importance of getting back to the basics, mealtime together. The profits of the event will be used to offset expenses for upcoming outreaches.
DDS4Vets connects service dogs with veterans during annual gala
DDS4Vets, a Treasure Coast non-profit organization servicing veterans held their 2nd Annual ‘Believe in the Mission’ gala’ on Saturday, Oct. 8. The event raised funds to provide veterans with service dogs specially trained in assisting their owners living with Post Traumatic Stress, PTS.
All Things Are Possible for our Veterans... If You Believe
DDS4Vets, a Treasure Coast non-profit organization, is hard at work to ensure veterans get the help they need. Many veterans need help with saving their homes, getting medical care, and more. There is help out there, but they do not know how to get it. It can be overwhelming. Deb Doherty, CEO, stated “Bridging the gap that veterans face with services that they are entitled to is of utmost importance”. The non-profit also raises money to purchase dogs and have them trained for veterans who need them.
St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity receives a $30, 000 grant from Wells Fargo to help build 2 homes in St. Lucie County
St. Lucie County, FL (August 8, 2022) –St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity is one of more than 230 Habitat for Humanity affiliates awarded a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation as part of its nationwide initiative to help low to moderate-income families build and improve their homes across the U.S.