September 30, 2024
The Patterson Foundation Seeds Local Efforts for Hurricane Helene Immediate Relief and Long-Term Recovery with Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Patterson Foundation’s gifts highlight the importance of strategic recovery in our community support SARASOTA, FL – With Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic impacts on Saraso…
September 27, 2024
Hurricane Helene's impacts, near and far
Our Community Foundation extends our deepest sympathy and unwavering support to those impacted by Hurricane Helene here at home, up the gulf coast, the Big Bend region, and beyond. As all of t…
September 26, 2024
Hurricane Helene Update
As we wait for Hurricane Helene to move through the area, it is important for our community to remember we are strongest when we come together. Stay calm, take precautions, and heed orders fro…
September 24, 2024
Tropical Storm Helene
Along with all of you, our Community Foundation is closely monitoring Hurricane Helene and working with nonprofit partners, local emergency management, and the philanthropic community to coord…
September 16, 2024
Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund Seeded with $100,000 Gift in Anticipation of Additional Long-Term Needs during Hurricane Season
The Patterson Foundation’s gift signifies a commitment to long-term resiliency SARASOTA, FL – While it was established in 2022 in response to Hurricane Ian’s catastrophic i…
September 1, 2024
Lessons from a Slalom Ski: Falling and Getting Back Up
When I was a little girl, my father bought a used speedboat, and our family spent many summer days water skiing at the Lake of the Ozarks in central Missouri. If you’ve ever water skied…
August 28, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards $475,000 to Support Continued Hurricane Ian Recovery
Grants address ongoing long-term efforts to restore stability in Sarasota, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties SARASOTA, FL – As the second anniversary of Hurricane Ian approaches, the Comm…
July 18, 2024
New Stars Academy to brighten childcare options
Day care center created after Hurricane Ian's damage to assist community need PORT CHARLOTTE--Maria Guerrero knew she could lead a new day care center after Hurricane Ian, especially after exp…