May 4, 2026
We Asked You to Step up and ‘Be The One' During This Year's Giving Challenge, and That's Exactly What You Did
Something I know about this community is that when we are called upon to support our nonprofits, we don’t just show up, we Show Up. The generosity, selflessness and passion our community…
April 29, 2026
In 24 Hours, Giving Challenge Raises More Than $16.7 Million
Jasmin Graham, the president and CEO of Minorities in Shark Sciences, said that after heading to The Bay park for last year's Giving Challenge, she was eager for the organization to return. "T…
April 28, 2026
Sarasota's Giving Challenge Raises $16.7 Million for Nonprofits
More than 50,000 individuals came together to donate $16.7 million during this year’s Giving Challenge, a 24-hour online giving event hosted by the Community Foundation of Sarasota Count…
April 28, 2026
Valerie's House Gets $5K Grant for Grief Support
Valerie’s House Charlotte County received a $5,000 grant from the Zella I. and Junius F. Allen Fund through the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to expand peer grief support servi…
April 21, 2026
Suncoast 24-Hour Giving Challenge Raises $16.7 Million for Nonprofits
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County raised $16,760,000 during its 24-hour giving challenge, the organization announced as the event concluded. The funds will benefit more than 750 n…
April 16, 2026
2026 Giving Challenge Raises $16.7 Million for Local Nonprofits
Gifts made during the Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s campaign bring the challenge’s cumulative impact to almost $110 million. Sarasota, Florida — More than 50,000…
April 13, 2026
Grant Expands Adult English Classes in Manatee County
A $24,755 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County will help the Manatee Literacy Council continue providing in-person English classes for adults in Manatee County who are workin…
April 6, 2026
The Giving Challenge Is Back!
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s 10th Giving Challenge takes place from noon to noon, April 15 to 16, and you can already feel the excitement building across our community.…
April 3, 2026
Academy at Glengary Receives Community Foundation Grant
Academy at Glengary has received a generous $13,450 Capacity Building grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for the development of their Launchpad to Success initiative for yo…