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…
January 14, 2021
Learning a Legacy with Sailor Circus | Greater Sarasota
The Circus Arts have been a part of Sarasota's legacy for many years. Explore the intertwined stories of an award-winning seasoned performer and an up-and-coming teen trainee, and learn why ed…
January 8, 2021
Season of Sharing allows server to repair COVID-19 damage
As the onset of the devastating coronavirus pandemic is nearing its one-year mark, Jennifer Godsey is one who is still reeling in the wake of the financial damage she incurred last March. For…
January 6, 2021
The Patterson Foundation Surprises Season of Sharing Agencies
During a surprise virtual event, The Patterson Foundation awarded a one-time honorarium of more than $450,000 to dozens of nonprofit agencies in attendance for all their hard work in the Seaso…
January 5, 2021
Masala Giving Circle gives toys, books to Newtown community
On December 19, 2020, The Masala Giving Circle partnered with Dollar Dynasty, Inc. to distribute toys, books, school supplies and other needed items to children in the Newtown community. Masa…
January 4, 2021
Season of Sharing strengthens father's meaning of sacrifice
Raymond Kester sacrifices sleep. He wakes up at 5 a.m. to arrive at his construction job in Port Charlotte before 6 each morning, fueled by only a few hours of rest each night. The 40-year-o…
December 31, 2020
Season of Sharing helps Bradenton woman get back on her feet
For months, Amanda Bywaters spent restless nights lying in bed, typing questions into Google and hoping the answers that popped up on the screen could put her mind at ease. She searched for j…
December 29, 2020
Charlotte, Manatee Community Foundations Multiply Charitable Giving Through "Season of Sharing"
Local gifts made to the regional campaign expand emergency relief from Parrish to Punta Gorda. SARASOTA, FL – Since spring of 2020, community foundations across the country have come tog…