SARASOTA Be The One
Each one of us has the potential to impact a person, a cause, a community.
Community Impact
Community Care
Community Care
Caring for our community means being a resource during challenging times. We are proud to respond to Emergency Needs & Disaster Relief and initiatives around Providing Stability, that address Health & Hunger issues, provide care for Animals & the Environment, and assist with Placemaking through housing, transportation, and economic support.
Empowerment & Success
Empowerment & Success
A fulfilling life comes from support, encouragement, wisdom, and experience that guide us to our dreams. We invest in Literacy Support, Student Enrichment, Scholarships & Mentoring, Career Development & Advancement, and opportunities to create Lifelong Connections so that everyone can be empowered to realize their potential.
Belonging & Culture
Belonging & Culture
To have a place or group where you belong inspires passion and creativity. By supporting organizations whose work Bridge Generations and Unites the Community around Cultural Development & the Arts, we are here to help build the community we all want to live in.
Stories of Impact
Understanding Florida Amendment 3: Proposed Property Tax Changes and Local Impacts
On Nov. 3, 2026, Florida voters will consider Amendment 3, a proposed constitutional amendment that would make significant changes to homestead exemptions, limits on non-homestead property ass…
Sarasota Orchestra Receives Strategic Partnership Grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Sarasota Orchestra has received a $65,000 Strategic Partnership Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, which comes from the Martha Leiter and Nancy Streetman Fund II. In addit…
Embracing Our Differences Receives Strategic Partnership Grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Last year, Embracing Our Differences’ (EOD) Bucket Fillers Reading Day put nearly 12,000 books into the hands of young readers in 611 classrooms and early learning centers throughout Sar…
In the Spotlight
September 8, 2026
National Literacy Month Is About so Much More Than Books
For those of us who loved to read as kids, it can be difficult to grasp how not everyone felt the joy that we did when they cracked open a new book. But for many children, reading is often fru…