Empowerment and Success: Stories of Impact
October 14, 2021
From Identification to Success: Supporting Students with Learning Differences at St. Mary Academy
Editor’s Note: In-depth research and exploratory pilot programs are helping develop the Strauss Literacy Initiative, a collaborative effort managed by the Community Foundation of Sarasot…
October 8, 2021
Community College Scholarships Awarded to Students at PHSC
The PHSC Foundation recently received a $60,000 grant from the Edward K. Roberts Community College Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Given the financial challenges for stude…
September 8, 2021
Promise of Changed Futures, Postmarked with Gratitude
It was just as the fall semester was beginning at campuses both digital and physical that a small, unassuming envelope found its way to our offices at the Community Foundation of Sarasota Coun…
August 8, 2021
A Legacy of Literary and Learning Support Lives On
Growing up, Patricia “Patti” Strauss found reading and writing uniquely challenging, yet for most of her life could never pinpoint why. After years of searching for answers with lo…
August 6, 2021
Reimagining the ABCs of Literacy Support at Visible Men Academy
Editor’s Note: In-depth research and exploratory pilot programs are helping develop the Strauss Literacy Initiative, a collaborative effort managed by the Community Foundation of Saraso…
July 28, 2021
Loveland Center announces new theater program
Loveland Center announced a new theater day program Thursday, with auditions in September. The day program will be aimed at teaching critical life skills through creativity and the performing…
July 22, 2021
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe | 2021 Stage of Discovery summer camp
The five-week Stage of Discovery camp at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe culminated in a staging of The Technicolor Musical, July 17 & 18. The Stage of Discovery program is free to student…
July 12, 2021
Learn My History Foundation - Youth Empowerment & Success
Learn My History Foundation recaps 'Create With Ro' Season 1 and its Mentoring Program, by documenting what its youth participants learned and shared during the program. You'll hear what each…
July 3, 2021
Success, Fulfillment and Futures On the Summer Syllabus
Following a year of tremendous changes, the school district and nonprofits across our region are rallying for student success on a truly collaborative scale. The timing and urgency couldn&rsqu…
June 18, 2021
Foundation for Dreams awarded $19,500 grant for scholarships
The Foundation for Dreams was recently awarded a $19,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to provide scholarships for 30 campers to attend the Dream Oaks Camp this summer…
June 14, 2021
A Library Collection That Reflects Everyone
Editor's Note: The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is pleased to help share stories of the important work undertaken by our nonprofit grantees. Sharing stories of impact helps the comm…