Community Care: Stories of Impact
February 6, 2025
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards $650,000 for Hurricane Recovery
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has awarded $650,000 through its Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund to 21 human services organizations serving Sarasota, Ma…
January 27, 2025
Untold stories: Housing costs affect many helped by Season of Sharing
You've read about survivors of storms and fires, about residents with health emergencies.
Since November, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune has featured numerous stories of resilience, th…
January 21, 2025
74-year-old Bradenton home health aide displaced by hurricanes helped by Season of Sharing
Like many residents born and raised in the area, Susan Tyree has seen a lot of things change in the last seven decades. The sleepy streets of Bradenton where she and her two sisters and their…
January 15, 2025
A Bradenton mom is helped after a life of helping others
Jennifer Bell was still attached to a catheter when she parked in front of the nonprofit Turning Points.
A 46-year-old business owner and former certified nursing assistant, she had…
January 6, 2025
Season of Sharing helps young mom after car repairs and unpaid medical leave set her back
In today's working climate, sometimes people can have a lot going for them and still find themselves overwhelmed by a setback. That's when Season of Sharing can help.
For 25 years,…
December 30, 2024
After taking in her nephews, Bradenton aunt helped by Season of Sharing
Before this fall, Dawn Ritchie enjoyed the happy life of a single, professional woman.
The 56-year-old divorcee lived in downtown Bradenton, a short walk to parks, nightlife and the…
December 18, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Raises Nearly $9 Million for Disaster Response and Recovery After Historic Hurricane Season
Funds support both immediate needs and long-term assistance in the hard-hit region SARASOTA, FL – The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has so far raised nearly $9 million in eight…
December 16, 2024
It doesn't add up: Sarasota County's affordable housing crisis
For the past several years, Sarasota County has experienced an influx of new residents that has resulted in a six percent increase in the population overall, and the trend is expected to conti…
October 28, 2024
Bishop-Parker Foundation contributes $100,000 to Season of Sharing to provide post-hurricane relief to Manatee County
The gift will help Manatee County residents rebound from financial crises propelled by Hurricanes Helene and Milton SARASOTA, FL – After the devastating impacts to Manatee County brought…
October 24, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County President/CEO Roxie Jerde presenting on national Center for Disaster Philanthropy webinar October 31
The free online program addresses how climate change affects traditional disaster grantmaking and offers opportunities for innovation. SARASOTA, FL – Community Foundation of Sarasota…
October 23, 2024
Brian and Sheila Jellison Family Foundation Supports Hurricane Relief and Recovery with $1 Million in Gifts to Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Two matching gifts of $500,000 each support immediate needs and long-term recovery efforts from storm damage in Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and DeSoto counties. SARASOTA, FL – After t…
October 16, 2024
Baltimore Orioles Support Hurricane Milton Relief Efforts
Orioles to donate up to $500,000 to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County Orioles fans encouraged to donate Baltimore, MD and Sarasota, FL – In response to the devastating impact…