Where Country Meets Compassion: A Night for Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County! The third year of Songwriters & Storytellers promises to be an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling, and community, all in support of Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County . This unique event brings together some of the most talented songwriters from Nashville and beyond, sharing the stories behind their chart-topping hits in an intimate and captivating setting. Guests will enjoy a night of soulful performances, heartfelt connections, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of local youth. We have an incredible line up with an opening act for cocktail hour, the songwriters round and finish the night out with dancing with one of our local favorite bands. Building on the incredible success of its debut year in 2023, this year’s Songwriters & Storytellers is set to shine even more brilliantly, creating a powerful harmony of music and purpose that will resonate throughout our community for years to come. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring celebration! Please join us as a sponsor or as a ticket holder to help support the mission of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Martin County. The future of our children is our future, and we have the chance to make it brighter for our community. For more information about this event and sponsorship, please contact Meg Shirey at specialevents@bgcmartin.org or 772-545-1255.

STUART—The door to opportunity will open even wider for local young people seeking to sharpen their employment skills thanks to a generous grant from Truist Foundation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County (BGCMC). BGMCM’s Workforce Development Programs—created in conjunction with business leaders and offering in-depth insights on a variety of in-demand trades, vocations and professions—received a $60,000 grant from Truist Foundation. Committed to creating economic mobility for all, Truist Foundation prioritizes strengthening small businesses and opening pathways to career opportunities. By focusing on job‑ready skills and real‑world career exposure, BGCMC aligns with Truist Foundation’s mission to build career pathways that equip individuals for middle‑skill jobs and upward economic movement. The Foundation focuses on helping workers navigate employment, access reskilling or upskilling opportunities, and secure sustainable, living‑wage jobs.Thanks to its support, the BGCMC will be better positioned to help young people · Strengthen their career readiness · Increase their access to job opportunities · Carve out sustainable pathways to their own economic mobility The grant funding will support BGCMC’s skilled trades training, career exploration, virtual training, culinary arts, drone piloting, and Manufacturing 4.0 coursework, which provides hands‑on learning experiences and the chance to earn credentials relevant to a prospective employer. The grant will also help more youth and young adults receive enhanced support to overcome barriers to employment, education, or professional growth. “On behalf of everyone at BGCMC—our staff, our Board, and most importantly, our youth—we are deeply grateful to Truist Foundation for believing in our mission and investing in our future,” says Keith “Fletch” Fletcher, President & CEO of BGCMC. “This grant will have a transformative impact on our workforce readiness offerings and help open doors to stable, meaningful careers for so many teens and young adults in our community.” Through this grant, BGCMC’s Workforce Development Programs directly support Truist Foundation’s goals by equipping local youth and young adults with the skills, training, and support needed to succeed in the workforce—creating real career pathways and potential for economic mobility in Martin County.  “At Truist, our purpose is to inspire and build better lives and communities,” said Truist Treasure Coast Market President Steven Rivera. “That purpose comes to life through our partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County to expand workforce readiness, helping teens and young adults gain job‑ready skills, industry‑recognized credentials and exposure to in‑demand careers. We’re proud to invest in programs that open pathways to stable, meaningful work and upward economic mobility.” About Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County For more than 30 years, BGCMC has provided a safe, nurturing, and opportunity-rich environment for young people across Martin County. Through our Workforce Development Programs, we strive to ensure that every young person, regardless of background, has access to the training and resources needed to thrive. About Truist Foundation Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. The Foundation, an endowed private foundation established in 2020 whose operating budget is independent of Truist Financial Corporation, makes strategic investments in a wide variety of nonprofit organizations centered around two focus areas: building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses to ensure all communities have an equal opportunity to thrive. Embodying these focus areas are the Foundation’s leading initiatives – the Inspire Awards and Where It Starts. Learn more at Truist.com/Foundation.