Big Brothers Big Sisters Of PB And Martin Counties Celebrates A Successful Event.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties held its annual Big Taste of Martin County on Tuesday, October 6, at Atlantic Aviation to kick off the season in Martin County as they celebrate 40 years as a local nonprofit organization.
Known as the Treasure Coast’s premier food and drink tasting event, this year hundreds of attendees raised money and awareness for the mentoring programs. Guests enjoyed tasty bites from popular restaurants and beverage companies throughout Martin County. The site has been a huge hit with attendees, sponsors, and restaurants for the past eight years, giving the event a unique atmosphere and VIPs the opportunity to be in the hangar.
As the largest and most experienced youth mentoring organization in the country, Big Brothers Big Sisters builds positive relationships that have a direct, lasting impact on young people’s lives. Together, we can close the mentorship gap.
We are currently seeking adult volunteers to become mentors locally in Palm Beach and Martin Counties. To sign up to become a “Big” brother or sister or to donate, visit http://www.mentorbig.org. Please help Big Brothers Big Sisters continue to impact the lives of young children in our community. This year, over 200 kids are on the waiting list to be mentored. Guests were encouraged to learn more about becoming a mentor and how little time it takes to make a difference in a child’s life. To learn more about becoming a Big Brother or Sister, visit http://www.mentorbig.org.
Participating restaurants:
All attendees sampled from Alice’s Caring Café, Benihana / ONE Group, Big Apple Pizza & Pasta, Circa69, Ellie’s Downtown Deli & Catering, Fork in the Road / Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County, Frazier Creek Brewing & Distilling Co., Marriott Hutchinson Island, Matty’s Gelato Factory, Noxx & Dunn Florida Rum, Ocean Republic Brewing, Olive Branch Markets LLC, ONEHOPE Wine, PRP Wine International, Inc., Sandhill Cove, Spritz Stuart, Tribe Kitchen, and Zunzibar.
Event sponsors include:
Sponsors Include: Publix Super Markets Charities, Atlantic Aviation, Positive Behavior Supports, Philip DeBerard Family Foundation, Morgan Stanley – SANDRA BAILEY, CDFA®, QPFC®, Go Local Electric, LLC, Visiting Nurse Association of Florida, First Horizon Bank, Sunbelt Rentals, Bayview Construction Services, Kamrell Windows & Doors, Sandhill Cove Retirement Living, Flagler Credit Union, South Florida Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Impact Designs Sign & Graphic Works, Inc, Foto Fun Photographers, Echo Fine Properties, Hunter Industries/FX Luminaire, Stuart Magazine, Southern Eagle Distributing, and Treasure Coast Estate Buyers.
Big Taste of Martin County Winners:
Best Soup: Ellie’s Downtown Deli & Catering; Best Salad: Olive Branch Markets LLC; Best Appetizer: Spritz Stuart; Best Entrée: Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County – Fork in the Road; Best Dessert: Zunzibar; Best Drink: Spritz Stuart; Best Presentation: Sandhill Cove
The community came together in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters through sponsorship, ticket sales, raffle, and silent auction for an incredible cause. Funds raised from the Big Taste of Martin County will support their mission to create and sustain one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth throughout Palm Beach and Martin Counties. The money will support over 480 local kids throughout Palm Beach and Martin Counties. The mentoring relationships with the “Bigs” and “Littles” are a key strategy for empowering young people who need us most now – and for building more equitable communities tomorrow. The challenges that many young people face every day are expanding and their worlds are becoming more complex. These challenges might seem daunting, and they are, but we remain focused on the solution.
“Big Taste of Martin County reflects how deeply this community cares about young people. Mentoring creates lasting connections, not only for the children and families we serve, but also for the mentors and alumni who remain part of our story. It is encouraging to see people come together around the shared belief that every young person benefits from having someone in their corner,” says Yvette Flores Acevedo, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties.
Big Taste event photos by John Biondo Photography
