March 15, 2024

Sarasota Couple Will Donate $100 to All 728 Giving Challenge Nonprofit Participants

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Repeating their leadership in 2022, Joe and Mary Kay Henson have agreed to ignite the “100% Club” and inspire others to join FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—Just as they did in 2022,…

March 15, 2024

Community Foundation of Sarasota County “Parent Leadership Grant” Opened March 1

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The grant encourages nonprofit organizations to incorporate parent voice in decision-making. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has opened a new grant o…

March 8, 2024

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

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Many who know me know that I truly believe in the value of teamwork. Collaboration is critical to making visions become reality, and this is a guiding principle for me, whether I’m consi…

March 1, 2024

Moving Forward by Looking Back

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I had the honor of attending the Historical Marker Dedication hosted by Manasota Remembers recently. Set on Fruitville Road at the Unitarian Universalist Church, the memorial commemorates the…

February 21, 2024

Community Foundation of Sarasota County's Regional 2Gen Summit Underscores Importance of Supporting Families

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The event convened practitioners, parents, and policymakers to continue existing enthusiasm and galvanize new support for empowering families and communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—The…

February 17, 2024

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards Nearly $160,000 Supporting Animal Welfare

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Grants support nonprofit organizations that serve animals and promote their humane care in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties SARASOTA, FL – Nearly $160,000 will be awar…

February 15, 2024

“Season of Sharing” Surpasses $4.2 Million in Donations in 24th Annual Campaign

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Seven matching gifts totaling $700,000 contributed by The Patterson Foundation enhance the millions provided by the community to support neighbors in need all year long. SARASOTA, FL – T…

February 12, 2024

Season of Sharing and the stories we write together

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If you've ever experienced the joy of reading a book with a child or making up a story with them, then you know how the guidelines we rely on as adults - like every action has an equal and opp…

February 1, 2024

Clarity and Curiosity

By Blog, Roxie Jerde, Homepage Spotlight Item, Homepage - Blog,

Some of you may recall that Frank Sinatra song, “On a Clear Day,” where he croons, “On a clear day you can see forever.” I’ve been thinking about that song lately…