Community Impact
Community Care
Community Care
Caring for our community means being a resource during challenging times. We are proud to respond to Emergency Needs & Disaster Relief and initiatives around Providing Stability, that address Health & Hunger issues, provide care for Animals & the Environment, and assist with Placemaking through housing, transportation, and economic support.
Empowerment & Success
Empowerment & Success
A successful life is one filled with purpose. What that looks like for each of us differs, but the paths to reaching one’s greatest potential are common to all of us. We invest in Education, Academic Enrichment, Career Development, Scholarships & Mentoring, and opportunities to create Lifelong Connections so that everyone can be empowered to realize their dreams.
Belonging & Culture
Belonging & 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
Foundation for Dreams awarded $19,500 grant for scholarships
The Foundation for Dreams was recently awarded a $19,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to provide scholarships for 30 campers to attend the Dream Oaks Camp this summer…
A Library Collection That Reflects Everyone
Editor's Note: The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is pleased to help share stories of the important work undertaken by our nonprofit grantees. Sharing stories of impact helps the comm…
The Hermitage Greenfield Prize: Artists, Impact, and Legacy
Editor's Note: The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is pleased to help share stories of the important work undertaken by our nonprofit grantees. Sharing stories of impact helps the comm…
In the Spotlight
June 1, 2021
Early Learning, Parent Pathways, and Investing in the Whole Family
Dear Friends: Do you remember the name of your first teacher? My first two were named Edie and Blake, or as my siblings and I called them, Mom and Dad. Some of us may have first had a grand…
Announcements
Upcoming Events & Deadlines
Share Your Impact Testimonial from the 2020 Giving Challenge
Other Opportunities
We are looking to gather testimonials from nonprofit participants about their experience in the 2020 Giving Challenge to share with our community. Sharing your nonprofit organization's testimonial will be an opportunity to celebrate the 2020 Giving Challenge contributions of your staff, donors, board and volunteers, highlight the impact made throughout the community, and inspire others and spark ideas. There are a wide variety of areas of interest your impact testimonial could highlight, such as engaging donors, peer-to-peer fundraisers, matches, online events, and more. Selected Impact Testimonials will be shared on the Giving Challenge website and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County's website and social media channels from July 2021 to April 2022.