February 15, 2021
Season of Sharing's inspiring impact
The life-altering impact that a disaster has on our lives is more pronounced now than at any time in recent memory. Much like a catastrophic hurricane, the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the fo…
February 8, 2021
“Season of Sharing” Reaches More than $3.7 Million in Donations throughout 21st Annual Campaign
Since March 2020, the community-wide campaign has raised more than $6.5 million to provide stability for the community’s most vulnerable. SARASOTA, FL – Three months of unparallele…
February 7, 2021
Incredible blessings from Season of Sharing donors
It was 343 days ago that the first case of COVID-19 found its way into this place we call home. Since then, we have all changed our lives in previously unthinkable ways – and swiftly, to…
February 7, 2021
Over $3.7 million donated to 21st Season of Sharing campaign
As the Season of Sharing fundraising campaign ends, the campaign’s 21st year proved to be another record-breaking one with the community raising over $3.7 million. The Community Foundati…
January 31, 2021
Season of Sharing: I want to hear from you
When people think of Sarasota, they are likely to think of the beach, the expensive homes, the wealth. But what drew me to Sarasota wasn’t those things. It was the idea that I could sha…
January 29, 2021
After rent help, Venice woman hopes to start anew
Suzi Kotler-Neidorff always has seemed to make it work. But she does not call it coincidence or luck. She’d rather call it synchronicity. She is a firm believer in the idea that things h…
January 27, 2021
Season of Sharing gave needed help to stay-at-home mom
Newly single in April, a former stay-at-home mom turned to gig work. It hasn’t been enough. At 6:30 each morning, Katrina Perkins’ alarm goes off. By 7 a.m., she is searching for…
January 15, 2021
Season of Sharing fosters 'sense of pride' for Aaron Dent
Living alone during the coronavirus pandemic has been less than ideal for many, but for 33-year-old Aaron Dent, the seclusion has fostered a sense of pride. After having lived with his parent…
January 15, 2021
Season of Sharing: Rental assistance is 2020 finale for Farah Pickstock
Farah Pickstock was dressed and ready for her job interview Monday morning hours before it would start. Just as she has done for nearly eight months now, Pickstock faced the day — a day…