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Kathy Post named 2017 United Way Community Angel

The St. Lucie County United Way names area businessowner, Kathy Post of Post Insurance, its 2017 Community Angel for her long-time dedication to the community.

St. Lucie County, FL - Kathy Post, Owner and CEO of Post Insurance in Port St. Lucie, has received the 2017 Spirit of St. Lucie Community Angel Award by the United Way. 

Post was selected for her dedication in supporting area non-profits.  The nomination committee shared, 'Kathy has grown up here, gone to school here, and owns a successful business here. Kathy is the epitome of a Community Angel. Her volunteer commitments have touched many people and many causes. She has forged deep connections - and herself is a connector of people.'

The United Way surprised Post with the award in a room filled with nearly a hundred guests at their 2017/2018 Community Leader's Breakfast and Campaign Kickoff at Ballentrae Golf & Country Club.

During the last 30 years, Post has balanced her professional career as insurance agent and businessowner with being a wife, mom, and volunteer.  She has been a faithful supporter of our local community, focusing especially focused on health, youth, and the arts.  

"I was happy to nominate Kathy Post for this award," said Amy Brunjes, Regional Manager/External Affairs for Florida Power and Light Company.  "I've served with Kathy many times and she is most deserving of this award.  She gives selflessly because she truly wants to make a difference." 

One of her most recent efforts was to promote the Volunteers in Medicine (VIM)/HANDS Clinic in St. Lucie County.  Through her connections in business and volunteering, Post brought together the bands Rockin' RX and Relapse (made up of local doctors) to perform at the inaugural "Docs Rock" benefit concert at the Sunrise Theatre in May. They performed to a crowd of more than 740 people raising $82,000. Sydney Liebman said, "I am eternally grateful to Kathy Post for her commitment to community. She's simply the best when it comes to getting things done."

Post is also a Girl Scout Troop Leader, serves on the Sunrise Theatre Foundation Board, and has served the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce, Early Learning Coalition, Children's Services Council, and Main Street Fort Pierce just to name a few. 

Post thanked her mentors, fellow volunteers, and family for their support.  "I am grateful and humbled to receive this honor," said Post. She also recognized her parents, Port St. Lucie Pioneers Bob and 'Butch' Post.  "They instilled in me a sense of pride for the community in which we live," she said.

When asked about receiving the award, Post humbly said "I hope it inspires others to look for ways to serve.  Wouldn't it be great if everyone made one small change in the world?"

For more information about the United Way of St. Lucie County or Kathy Post and Post Insurance, please visit www.unitedwayslc.org/ or www.insurewithpost.com.

 

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