Community Care: Stories of Impact

October 28, 2024

Bishop-Parker Foundation contributes $100,000 to Season of Sharing to provide post-hurricane relief to Manatee County

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The gift will help Manatee County residents rebound from financial crises propelled by Hurricanes Helene and Milton SARASOTA, FL – After the devastating impacts to Manatee County brought…

October 24, 2024

Community Foundation of Sarasota County President/CEO Roxie Jerde presenting on national Center for Disaster Philanthropy webinar October 31

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The free online program addresses how climate change affects traditional disaster grantmaking and offers opportunities for innovation. SARASOTA, FL – Community Foundation of Sarasota…

October 23, 2024

Brian and Sheila Jellison Family Foundation Supports Hurricane Relief and Recovery with $1 Million in Gifts to Community Foundation of Sarasota County

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Two matching gifts of $500,000 each support immediate needs and long-term recovery efforts from storm damage in Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and DeSoto counties. SARASOTA, FL – After t…

October 16, 2024

Baltimore Orioles Support Hurricane Milton Relief Efforts

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Orioles to donate up to $500,000 to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County Orioles fans encouraged to donate Baltimore, MD and Sarasota, FL – In response to the devastating impact…

October 11, 2024

Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Milton

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As our community discovers how Hurricane Milton has reshaped it, our Community Foundation has prepared to activate both immediate relief and long-term recovery support. We are fortunate that,…

October 7, 2024

Our Community Braces for Hurricane Milton

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Anticipating a second storm in just two weeks places a community in crisis, but here we are, together awaiting Hurricane Milton. Along with all of you, our Community Foundation is closely mo…

September 30, 2024

The Patterson Foundation Seeds Local Efforts for Hurricane Helene Immediate Relief and Long-Term Recovery with Community Foundation of Sarasota County

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…