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White Doves Holiday Project 2005
A major project of Martin Volunteers (formerly
known as the Volunteer & Community Resource Center) is the
White Doves Holiday Project, which brings smiles, toys and food to
thousands of people each year.
ALL ABOUT WHITE DOVES 2005
In December 2005, the White Doves Holiday project served
1,300 families, which included more than 3,000 children.
View the White Doves gallery for 2005 >>
Channel 25 news report from Dec. 8, 2005 >>
(video file in .wmv format)
Martin Volunteers,
which conducts White Doves, owes a huge debt of gratitude to so many groups and
individuals.
VOLUNTEERS: In 2005, 130 volunteers devoted 2,870 hours to the White Doves Holiday Project, preparing the
warehouse, organizing deliveries, helping clients and/or entering data. More
than half of the volunteers are members of the Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP).
SCOUTING FOR FOOD: On the second week of November,
members of the Boy Scouts of America - Gulf Stream Council collect bags of
nonperishable food from residents and deliver them to the White Doves warehouse
at the Martin County Fairgrounds. The 2005 drive brought in 17,000 pounds of
food.
TOYS FOR TOTS: The other major partner of White
Doves is the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots drive. White Doves is
sanctioned as the local coordinating organization for the collection of Toys for
Tots in Martin County, with the help of the Marine Corps League, dozens of
businesses that serve as collection points, and the thousands of people who
donate toys.
HOLIDAY SPIRIT CHALLENGE: A special addition in 2005 was the Holiday
Spirit Challenge among the three Martin County high schools. The high school
that collected the most toys for White Doves was awarded a traveling trophy –
the White Doves Holiday Project Spirit Challenge Award. In a close decision,
Jensen Beach High School was awarded the trophy for 2005.
 TOM
AND LISA HALEY: The Haleys have been involved in White Doves for many years,
helping to distribute turkeys, hams and toys. In 2005, they stepped up as the
co-chairs on the White Doves Holiday Project and will return for 2006. Tom is
the owner of Buy the Hour Builders, and Lisa owns an Advanced Laser Therapy
franchise. The Haleys came up with the idea to have the Holiday Spirit Challenge
among the high school students. “We want to get a new generation involved in
White Doves,” Tom Haley said. “We hope this generates a lot of excitement among
the students and their families.”
 GEORGE
PHILLIPS: George Phillips, another veteran White Doves volunteer, stepped up
after Dick Schwinkendorf, the longtime warehouse manager, passed away in August
2005. Throughout November and December, George spends long hours at the
warehouse, organizing goods and volunteers, handling deliveries and other
logistics. He will be returning for 2006.
ADOPTERS: 108 individuals, families or groups adopted at least one White
Doves family in 2005. This included several groups from Jensen Beach and South
Fork high schools. Also, the community of Harbour Ridge adopts all the families
of Hope Rural School in Indiantown.
Here are some donors, volunteers and contributors of
note for the 2005 White Doves Holiday Project:
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ARC of Martin County.
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Armellini Industries Inc.
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Atlanta Bread.
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Boy Scouts of America - Gulf Stream Council.
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Braswell Bail Bonds.
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Buy the Hour Builders.
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Century 21 Horizons Properties. 70+ bicycles.
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Dance ‘N Sound.
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Bob Deyo. Santa Claus
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Evergreen Club. 40+ bikes.
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Hidden Harbour residents - volunteers
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Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.
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Hospice of the Treasure Coast.
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Jeepers Jeep Club.
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Jensen Beach High School.
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JOTC: Drill Instructor Mike Johnson and Drill
Instructor Robin Johnston.
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Loblolly communities.
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Marine Corps League Detachment 1045.
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Martin County ARES/RACES.
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Martin County Fair Association.
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Martin County Fire Rescue.
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Martin County High School.
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Martin County Sheriff's Office.
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McDonald's.
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Mike and Paige Oristano.
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Patrick Stracuzzi Real Estate Team.
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Publix Super Markets.
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Realtors Association.
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South Fork High School.
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Spanish Club at Martin County High School.
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Stuart Corvette Club.
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Stuart Police Department.
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Toyota of Stuart.
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Toys for Tots. Collection points
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Travis Pest Control.
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Vought Aircraft Industries.
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VFW Hall Bryan Post No. 10132 and the Ladies Auxiliary
to VFW Post No. 10132.
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W&W Lumber.
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Warfield Elementary School. Chidren's chorus.
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Waste Management.
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White Doves Angel.
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Willoughby Cove Apartments. Food drive.
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Paulette Wells and Family. 117 hams
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