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
Scholarship Application for Students Under Age 24 is Open at Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The application deadline for more than 70 different scholarships is March 2, 2025. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has opened its Traditional Scholarshi…
EOD's 'Bucket Fillers' initiative spreads kindness and respect through literacy
Embracing Our Differences’ annual “Bucket Fillers” reading initiative recently inspired 10,000 students in 537 pre-K to third-grade classrooms at 70 public, private, and char…
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,…
In the Spotlight
December 31, 2024
The sun, the sand, and the scars: home for the holidays
For the first time in a long while, this year I didn’t travel for the holidays. My husband Mike and I hosted family at our house, and it’s hard to express how grateful I am for thi…