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Community Impact
Community Care
Community Care
Caring for our community means being a resource during challenging times. We invest in emergency needs, disaster relief and recovery, programs that provide and sustain stability, food security and quality healthcare, our environment, and animal welfare, so that those who live here can enjoy a high quality of life.
Empowerment & Success
Empowerment & Success
A fulfilling life comes from support, encouragement, wisdom, and experience that guide us to our dreams. We invest in literacy support, student enrichment, scholarships & mentoring, career development & advancement, and opporutnities to create lifelong connections so that everyone can be empowered to realize their potential.
Belonging and Culture
Belonging and Culture
To have a place or group where you belong inspires passion and creativity. By supporting organizations whose work Bridge Generations and Unites the Community around Cultural Development & the Arts, we are here to help build the community we all want to live in.
Stories of Impact
Leaders of Local Foundations Tell Us About the Critical Needs Our Community Is Facing
Roxie Jerde
President and CEO, Community Foundation of Sarasota County
“Ours is a changing community thanks to all that makes it attractive to live here—the natural beauty, ou…
$33,000 Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County supports CASL's Legacy Village Supportive Housing Initiative
Community Assisted and Supported Living, Inc. is pleased to announce it has received a $33,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. These funds will help cover the gap in fu…
New Stars Academy to brighten childcare options
Day care center created after Hurricane Ian's damage to assist community need PORT CHARLOTTE--Maria Guerrero knew she could lead a new day care center after Hurricane Ian, especially after exp…
September 1, 2024
Lessons from a Slalom Ski: Falling and Getting Back Up
When I was a little girl, my father bought a used speedboat, and our family spent many summer days water skiing at the Lake of the Ozarks in central Missouri. If you’ve ever water skied…