April 29, 2026

In 24 Hours, Giving Challenge Raises More Than $16.7 Million

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Jasmin Graham, the president and CEO of Minorities in Shark Sciences, said that after heading to The Bay park for last year's Giving Challenge, she was eager for the organization to return. "T…

April 28, 2026

Sarasota's Giving Challenge Raises $16.7 Million for Nonprofits

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More than 50,000 individuals came together to donate $16.7 million during this year’s Giving Challenge, a 24-hour online giving event hosted by the Community Foundation of Sarasota Count…

April 28, 2026

Valerie's House Gets $5K Grant for Grief Support

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Valerie’s House Charlotte County received a $5,000 grant from the Zella I. and Junius F. Allen Fund through the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to expand peer grief support servi…

April 21, 2026

Suncoast 24-Hour Giving Challenge Raises $16.7 Million for Nonprofits

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The Community Foundation of Sarasota County raised $16,760,000 during its 24-hour giving challenge, the organization announced as the event concluded. The funds will benefit more than 750 n…

April 13, 2026

Grant Expands Adult English Classes in Manatee County

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A $24,755 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County will help the Manatee Literacy Council continue providing in-person English classes for adults in Manatee County who are workin…

April 3, 2026

Academy at Glengary Receives Community Foundation Grant

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Academy at Glengary has received a generous $13,450 Capacity Building grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for the development of their Launchpad to Success initiative for yo…

March 4, 2026

State College of Florida Supports 70 Students With Reading Disorders Through the Strauss Literacy Initiative

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The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Disability Resource Center has provided support and services to 70 State College of Florida students facing reading challenges and learning disa…

February 2, 2026

Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation Receives $11,500 Grant

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Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation is pleased to announce it has received an $11,500 Capacity Building grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support one year of its cust…

January 29, 2026

Pines of Sarasota Foundation Awarded $20,000 Grant

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Pines of Sarasota Foundation has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the James Franklin Warnell & Dorothy J. Warnell Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support the Pines…