Community Care: Stories of Impact

July 8, 2026

Suncoast Humane Society Gets $4,000 Donation From Community Foundation of Sarasota County

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The Suncoast Humane Society received a $4,000 “unrestricted grant” from the James W. Wherritt Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. The Suncoast Humane So…

June 30, 2026

Roskamp Institute Awarded $43,000 Programmatic Grant From the Community Foundation of Sarasota County

By Blog, Homepage - Story of Impact, Story of Impact - Featured, The Roskamp Institute,

The Roskamp Institute has been awarded a $43,000 programmatic grant to support research focused on developing treatments and potential cures for neurodegenerative diseases. The funding for thi…

June 4, 2026

$500,000 Commitment Strengthens Suncoast's Preparedness for 2026 Hurricane Season

By Blog, Homepage - Story of Impact, Story of Impact - Featured, The Patterson Foundation,

Although disasters throughout the world are growing in size, frequency, and severity, research shows that disaster-related support is currently declining. This is amid a growing need for phila…

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 17, 2026

Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation Receives Grant

By Blog, Story of Impact - Featured, Scene Magazine,

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

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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

By Blog, Homepage - Story of Impact, Business Observer,

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

By Blog, Homepage - Story of Impact, SRQ Media,

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

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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

By Blog, Homepage - Story of Impact, Story of Impact - Featured, Darla Carter,

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

By Blog, Homepage - Story of Impact, Story of Impact - Featured, Sarasota Memorial Hospital,

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

By Blog, Homepage - Blog, Cooper Levey-Baker,

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…