October 31, 2022

Laurel Civic receives grant for youth empowerment programs

By Homepage - Story of Impact,

LAUREL — The Community Foundation of Sarasota County gave a $25,000 grant to Laurel Civic, which will help support its youth empowerment programs. Since 1969, nonprofit Laurel Civic has…

September 16, 2022

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Cements Strategic Partnership with WBTT

By Homepage - Story of Impact, Sharon Kunkel,

As Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe prepares for its 2022-2023 programmatic and performance season, it is thrilled to have received a Strategic Partnership Grant of $35,000 from the Community Fo…

August 30, 2022

Mote's partnership with The Haven going strong, thanks to grant from the Community Foundation

By Homepage - Story of Impact,

Thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is partnering with The Haven, a local nonprofit offering programs and services for chi…

August 12, 2022

Community Day School receives Community Impact Grant for media center

By Story, Homepage - Story of Impact,

The Hershorin Schiff Community Day School has received an $8,000 Community Impact Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to help fund books and technology for its Janis Kaplan…

August 2, 2022

Boys and Girls Club Teens Enjoy College Visits

By Blog, Homepage - Story of Impact, Story of Impact - Featured,

This past summer, 47 area teens who attend The Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota and Desoto Counties embarked on a three-day whirlwind tour that allowed them to visit six Florida colleges, lea…

February 17, 2022

Beloved Philanthropist, Jean Weiller, Continues Her Legacy With A Recent Gift Of $1 Million To Boys & Girls Clubs Of Sarasota And DeSoto Counties

By Story, Homepage - Story of Impact, Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota County,

She has been a volunteer, a teacher, an advocate, and a leader. Her name is Jean Weiller, and her legacy is one of philanthropy and service. In 2021, Jean once again proved just how limitless…

December 15, 2021

Van Wezel Foundation Awarded Grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County

By Story, Scene Magazine,

The Van Wezel Foundation (Foundation) announced that it was awarded a $10,000 Community Impact Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Funding through the grant for expanding S…

July 22, 2021

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe | 2021 Stage of Discovery summer camp

By Story, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, ABC7,

The five-week Stage of Discovery camp at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe culminated in a staging of The Technicolor Musical, July 17 & 18. The Stage of Discovery program is free to student…

July 12, 2021

Learn My History Foundation - Youth Empowerment & Success

By Story, Learn My History Foundation,

Learn My History Foundation recaps 'Create With Ro' Season 1 and its Mentoring Program, by documenting what its youth participants learned and shared during the program. You'll hear what each…