Community Care: Stories of Impact
February 2, 2026
Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation Receives $11,500 Grant
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 17, 2026
Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation Receives Grant
As the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation enters a new phase of growth, the organization is sharpening its strategic direction and strengthening its internal structure. A $7,500 Capac…
December 15, 2025
Senior Friendship Centers Receives $80,000 Grant From Community Foundation of Sarasota
Senior Friendship Centers recently received an $80,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to launch a Senior Services Resilience Navigator position dedicated to supporting…
December 5, 2025
Sarasota Nonprofit Receives $25,000 Grant for Mental Health
A Sarasota-based nonprofit received a $25,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to expand its mental health services program. Harvest House, a nonprofit that provides hou…
November 26, 2025
Community Foundation Awards $15,000 Grant to SPARCC's Emergency Shelter Program
Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) is pleased to announce that it has received a $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, supported by the Laszlo Jozsef Imre and…
October 13, 2025
With Community Support, Harvest House Expands Mental Health Program
After a highly successful three-year pilot program, Harvest House is expanding and has officially launched its Wellness Within Reach program. This initiative provides free mental health thera…
September 25, 2025
Years After Hurricane Ian, Wintergarden Presbyterian Church Celebrates a Job Well Done as a PDA Host Site
Three years after Port Charlotte, Florida, was hit by Hurricane Ian, a church that hosted as many as two to three teams of volunteer groups per month is closing the door on that chapter, but l…
August 19, 2025
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Creates Pregnancy Care Team to Support Prenatal Care
The first trimester is a crucial time in a woman’s pregnancy, when obstetricians monitor fetal development, manage potential risks and help ensure a safe, healthy delivery. A shortage of…
July 9, 2025
How to Help People Affected by the Devastating Flash Floods in Texas
Community foundations in Texas are rallying to support ongoing rescue and recovery efforts in the wake of the devastating flash floods that occurred on July 4. Donors who want to help are enco…
June 26, 2025
Girl Scout Raises Money for Hurricane Recovery by Selling Lemonade and Hot Chocolate
When Nora Vavere learned about the devastation caused by Hurricane Milton in Sarasota County, and, in particular, its effects on children, she knew she needed to help. The Baltimore fifth-grad…
April 21, 2025
Homeless families with school-aged kids on the rise in Sarasota-Manatee and Florida
Earlier this year, Mendjana “MJ” Oge sat down with her 7-year-old son. What would he think, she asked Djaneli, who went by DJ, if he had to change schools one more time? Since star…
March 6, 2025
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards Nearly $170,000 Supporting Animal Welfare
Grants support nonprofit organizations that serve animals and promote humane care in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties. SARASOTA, FL – Nearly $170,000 will be awarded to…