April 10, 2024
Community Raises $17.2 Million in 24-Hour Giving Challenge!
More than $92 million has been raised since 2012 through nine online giving events supporting nonprofit efforts to address community needs and opportunities. SARASOTA, FL – Within 24 h…
March 28, 2024
Giving Challenge's “100 Percent Club” Gains Members
Three additional donors working with Community Foundation of Sarasota County will donate $100 to all 724 nonprofits in 2024 Giving Challenge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—Inspired by Joe and M…
March 15, 2024
Sarasota Couple Will Donate $100 to All 728 Giving Challenge Nonprofit Participants
Repeating their leadership in 2022, Joe and Mary Kay Henson have agreed to ignite the “100% Club” and inspire others to join FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—Just as they did in 2022,…
March 15, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County “Parent Leadership Grant” Opened March 1
The grant encourages nonprofit organizations to incorporate parent voice in decision-making. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has opened a new grant o…
February 21, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County's Regional 2Gen Summit Underscores Importance of Supporting Families
The event convened practitioners, parents, and policymakers to continue existing enthusiasm and galvanize new support for empowering families and communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—The…
February 17, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards Nearly $160,000 Supporting Animal Welfare
Grants support nonprofit organizations that serve animals and promote their humane care in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties SARASOTA, FL – Nearly $160,000 will be awar…
February 15, 2024
“Season of Sharing” Surpasses $4.2 Million in Donations in 24th Annual Campaign
Seven matching gifts totaling $700,000 contributed by The Patterson Foundation enhance the millions provided by the community to support neighbors in need all year long. SARASOTA, FL – T…
February 12, 2024
Season of Sharing and the stories we write together
If you've ever experienced the joy of reading a book with a child or making up a story with them, then you know how the guidelines we rely on as adults - like every action has an equal and opp…