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Champion of the Community
2006
 JOE MAZZOCHI SR.
United
Way of Martin County held its annual Champions of the Community
event March 30, 2006, honoring key volunteers, donors, companies
and agencies who have made an impact on improving lives in
Martin County.
One of the honorees was Joe Mazzochi Sr., owner of Stuart Fine
Foods. Mr. Mazzochi received the award from the United Way
Volunteer & Community Resource Center (VCRC) for his support of
the Good Times raffle as well as many other charitable acts. (VCRC
is now known as Martin Volunteers.)
Mr. Mazzochi has donated $2,600 in groceries each year for the
past 15 years to serve as the prizes in the
Good Times
fund-raiser.
The annual raffle supports volunteer projects and services
coordinated by VCRC, such as the Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program, the White Doves Holiday Project, and the School
Supplies for Students Drive.
Each year, the two-dollar raffle tickets really add up, and this
year they reached a record-setting total, raising more than
$7,000.
In past years, the total has ranged from $4,000 to $6,000,
reaching nearly $80,000 in raffle ticket sales over 15 years –
all in support of volunteers in Martin County.
In addition to his support of VCRC, Mr. Mazzochi is a quiet
champion for many nonprofit agencies and school groups around
town, sponsoring events and helping people “chip in” to many
charities. The familiar Red Chip program contributes $72,000
each from each Stuart Fine Foods store.
For more information about the United Way Volunteer and
Community Resource Center (VCRC), call (772) 220-4472 or visit
www.martinvolunteers.org.
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