November 17, 2024
Tireless Bradenton single mom gets boost from Season of Sharing after storm damage
Panic gripped Kim Hinkle as her mind registered the images caught by her flashlight near midnight on an evening in late September: floodwater was rushing into the parking lot in front of her h…
November 14, 2024
Resurrection House Receives Grant for a New Giving Platform from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Resurrection House, Inc., has been awarded a $7,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, which will empower Resurrection House to upgrade its giving platform. Called Bloomer…
November 13, 2024
Charitable Gifting Strategies
There are many types of assets to consider for gifting other than a cash gift. The Community Foundation of Sarasota County can accept non-cash gifts, such as appreciated stock and real estate,…
November 12, 2024
Punta Gorda caregiver gets boost from Season of Sharing after decades helping others
When Craig Kenny was growing up in a small town in Michigan, he sought escape from the tensions in his house by keeping company with senior neighbors on his block. Sometimes he’d walk th…
November 6, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County to Present at National Philanthropy Conference
Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s Mischa Kirby, vice president of strategy and communications, will be among the experts presenting at this year’s Philanthropy Southeast An…
November 6, 2024
Asolo Rep Receives $15,000 Capacity Building Grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Asolo Repertory Theatre has received a $15,000 Capacity Building Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support the development of a five-year strategic plan for the theatre…
November 6, 2024
Large and small donations push Season of Sharing to historic early start
Fundraising for Season of Sharing has reached a "historic" early start after two additional large donations to the campaign have brought the total to $3 million and counting.
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November 5, 2024
Culverhouse gives a half million dollars to Season of Sharing
The gift from Eliza and Hugh Culverhouse Jr. to the annual campaign will help provide relief for local families impacted by this year's hurricanes. Eliza and Hugh Culverhouse Jr. have made a $…
November 5, 2024
Mischa Kirby to present at national philanthropy conference
SARASOTA, FL – Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s Mischa Kirby, vice president of strategy and communications, will be among the experts presenting at this year’s Phil…