January 18, 2023
Venice Theatre still working to rebuild after devastating blow from Hurricane Ian
VENICE, Fla. (WFLA) — When Hurricane Ian hit the Venice Theatre in late September last year, the storm did devastating damage. “I cried. I cried. I came over that bridge and I c…
November 1, 2022
Amidst Grief, Gratitude
These past few years have brought significant challenges—the pandemic, with its ensuing, ongoing recovery, and Hurricane Ian testing the resolve of our communities. But the challenges ha…
October 10, 2022
OPINION: Recovery Fund will help the Suncoast heal - and rebuild
The scope of damage caused by Hurricane Ian is still being revealed to our community and will continue for some time as devastation continues to unfold. It’s likely that we will be r…
October 6, 2022
Typical Post-Disaster Giving Practices Could Hamper Hurricane Ian Recovery
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, a familiar narrative is already taking shape. It goes like this: A major disaster sparks a flood of donations to the big relief organizations. These groups…
September 26, 2022
Supporting Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund for All Communities
Like you, we here at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County are watching news reports, hearing from our neighbors around the suncoast, and learning of the scale of damage left in Hurrican…
August 23, 2022
Give 8/28 Promises a Step Toward Equity
Local Black-Led Nonprofit Organizations Join National Give 8/28 Giving Day to Build a More Equitable Community Grant support from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County will help organiz…
May 9, 2022
Nashville housing model might help thousands in Sarasota-Manatee
Amid skyrocketing rents and surging calls for help, local housing advocates are pursuing an innovative Nashville model for increasing housing access that could potentially assist thousands of…
April 15, 2022
First Family Moves In at Family Promise of South Sarasota County
Family Promise of South Sarasota County recently received a $25,100 donation toward the capital campaign to purchase 10 cottages for its Pathways Home transitional housing project. The funds f…
May 12, 2021
SPARCC Awarded $30,000 Equity and Access Grant for Emergency Shelter
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County awarded Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) a generous grant to support the SPARCC Emergency Shelter. The SPARCC Emergency Shelter serves as…