July 1, 2024
Help for a Rainy Day
With the official start of summer, headlines abound with warnings of an especially active hurricane season, leaving many in our community bracing for uncertainty in the coming months. We ent…
June 13, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards $58,000 Eight Local Nonprofits to Stimulate Parent Leadership Strategies
Funding supports organizations serving Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties. SARASOTA, FL – The Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s first Parent Leadership Grant…
May 21, 2024
The Forever Promise of a 2Gen Approach
There’s an old saying:
“A parent is only as happy as their least happy child.”
For many, this sentiment rings true as an illustration of the interdependency of parents a…
March 15, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County “Parent Leadership Grant” Opened March 1
The grant encourages nonprofit organizations to incorporate parent voice in decision-making. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has opened a new grant o…
March 8, 2024
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Many who know me know that I truly believe in the value of teamwork. Collaboration is critical to making visions become reality, and this is a guiding principle for me, whether I’m consi…
February 21, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County's Regional 2Gen Summit Underscores Importance of Supporting Families
The event convened practitioners, parents, and policymakers to continue existing enthusiasm and galvanize new support for empowering families and communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—The…
February 1, 2024
Clarity and Curiosity
Some of you may recall that Frank Sinatra song, “On a Clear Day,” where he croons, “On a clear day you can see forever.” I’ve been thinking about that song lately…
January 12, 2024
Transforming Families Through a 2Gen Approach
Mireya Morales has many convictions, but one stands above all: “I don’t want my children to be statistics,” she says. “I want more for them.” A child of Mexican i…