November 4, 2024
A Sustained View of Hurricane Recovery
Disasters have a way of bringing out the best in people. From those who distribute food and water to those who enter flooded streets to help rescue their stranded neighbors, many are inclined…
October 8, 2024
The Patterson Foundation Contributing Up to $3 Million to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for Disaster Relief and Recovery
The new funding will support immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties SARASOTA, Fla. (Oct. 8, 2024) – In response to Hurricane…
May 9, 2024
Success of Giving Challenge shows the power of working together
On April 9 and 10, this community came together in a show of unity that demonstrates just how connected we are. The 2024 Giving Challenge, presented by the Community Foundation of Sarasota C…
May 1, 2024
Numbers
One of the great joys and excitements of the Giving Challenge is the numbers. The ticker rapidly rolls for 24 hours, a mesmerizing sight. Many people find themselves fixated by the leaderboard…
December 10, 2021
Season of Sharing campaign raises $1.7+ million in its first month
The annual Season of Sharing fundraising campaign, a partnership of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and the Herald-Tribune, is off to a big start this year, with local donors contr…
December 9, 2021
Community Giving Brings “Season of Sharing” to more than $1.7 Million in Early Surge of Generosity
With three matching gifts contributed by The Patterson Foundation, support raised now will help fellow neighbors for the year to come SARASOTA, FL – One month into the Community Foundati…
December 9, 2021
Community Contributions Lift Season of Sharing at Inspiring Pace
One month into the Community Foundation of Sarasota County's annual Season of Sharing campaign, local donors have raised more than $1.7 million to help their neighbors cover crucial expenses,…
December 3, 2021
Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading 2021 Community Update
During the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading's 2021 Community Update, representatives from Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties shared in the accomplishments of the pa…
November 7, 2021
Season of Sharing: A commitment to community care
How has your life changed since 2020? Did you change jobs? Move into a new home? Welcome a child or grandchild? If you answered yes to any of these significant moments, we hope they have been…