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YOUR GUIDE TO GIVING OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL IMPACT THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WORKING IN THE REGION. BECOME A PART OF THE LOCAL PHILANTHROPIC STORY BY FULFILLING THEIR GIVING BACK WISH LISTS!
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties SEE YOURSELF HERE. The leaders of tomorrow are at Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and
DeSoto Counties today. Over the past 50 years, we’ve witnessed thousands of youth, especially those who need us most, discover their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. People who walk through our doors and meet our Club members are amazed by what they find – children and teens not unlike their younger selves full of hope, optimism and potential. Youth ages 6 to 18 are accessing enriching programs tailored to meet their needs and achieve their future goals. At Boys & Girls Clubs, youth can focus on building a greater, brighter future. Your interest in helping our community’s future leaders allows you to support the types of activities you believe in such as arts, academics, health, leadership and entrepreneurship. We invite you to See Yourself Here and recognize the significant impact your support can have on a child’s life. There are several ways to become a part of the Boys & Girls Clubs’ work in shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Visit bgcsdc.org/seeyourselfhere to learn more or call 941-366-3911 to schedule a tour.
Our WishList Donations for a child to obtain a one-year Boys & Girls Clubs membership Support for programs in Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, the Arts, and Sports, Fitness and Recreation Funds for curriculum supplies for teens in leadership, service, entrepreneurial, vocational and college and career prep programs Gifts to increase our safety and COVID-19 relief efforts Capital support for the renovation and expansion of our new Louis and Gloria Flanzer Boys & Girls Club in Arcadia Gifts for our endowment so we can continue empowering local youth for years to come.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SARASOTA AND DESOTO COUNTIES 3130 FRUITVILLE RD. SARASOTA, FL 34237 941-366-3911 | BGCSDC.ORG
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Our WishList Scholarships
for circus summer camp students Scholarships for Sailor Circus Academy students Funds for new training equipment Funds for virtual meeting equipment Supplies for Circus Science Machine classroom projects
Circus Arts Conservatory THE MISSION OF The Circus Arts Conservatory is to engage and educate students using
innovative learning programs; to measurably improve the quality of life for individuals in care facilities; and to advance the extraordinary legacy of the circus. This mission underscores The CAC’s commitment to sharing the entertainment, education, and enrichment that Circus Arts provide. As part of its mission, The CAC is a generous community partner, donating over 5,000 tickets to non-profit agencies and those in need annually. CAC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is home to Circus Sarasota, the Sailor Circus Academy and the nation’s first Circus Arts School Magnet Programs. It is recognized for incredible performances and vital community outreach services in Southwest FL and beyond. Showcased in a one-ring, European-style Big Top, Circus Sarasota features international circus artists acclaimed for world-class performances. Each year, thousands of students excel after participating in our circus arts science programs. And our Circus Arts in Healthcare program brings smiles to isolated seniors in care communities. The Sailor Circus Academy is the nation’s longest running youth circus, providing rigorous athletic training and life skills for area youth producing annual holiday and spring shows.
THE CIRCUS ARTS CONSERVATORY | 941-355-9335 ZOLTAN@CIRCUSARTS.ORG | KARENM@CIRCUSARTS.ORG
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Humane Society of Manatee County
Our WishList Angel Fund
Veterinary Clinic fund that is used to provide treatment for animals when their families can not afford the cost of needed medical services. Spay & Neuter funding to provide these surgeries at low cost / no cost for low income residents
PHILANTHROPY ABOUNDS IN MANATEE COUNTY and Sarasota County year after year as
donors, supporters and the business community continue to support hundreds of area non-profits. This support has not only allowed the Humane Society of Manatee County to continue our life saving mission based work on behalf of the animals, but has allowed for an expansion of our veterinary clinic services. Our communities have a large financially challenged population who own animals and these individuals and families struggle to provide veterinary care for their animals. Humane Society of Manatee County continues to provide much needed low-to-moderate cost veterinary services and low cost / no cost spay and neuter surgeries, microchips and vaccines. Two great programs that need your support are the Angel Fund, which provides funding to help financially challenged owners get their animals the veterinary care they deserve and need for emergency cases. A new fund, the Animal Cruelty Victims Fund, has been established to fund care needed for animals who have suffered from neglect or cruelty and are being cared for by our medical team. Online donations can be made by going to www.humanemanatee.org and donations can also be mailed to 2515 14th Street W. Bradenton, Florida 34205.
Shelter Operating funding to provide medical care for animals in our Second Chance Adoption Program. Educational Outreach funding for our school age children outreach programs. Spay & Neuter funding for our TNR (Trap, neuter, release) program for Feral and free roaming community cats.
Images courtesy of Dani Zeris Photography.
HUMANE SOCIETY OF MANATEE COUNTY 2515 14TH STREET W, BRADENTON, FL | HUMANEMANATEE.ORG 941-747-8808 | INFO@HUMANESOCIETYMANATEE.ORG
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Our WishList Grow to at least 500 members in 2022 so that we can fund at least one grant in each of our five focus areas.
Broaden and deepen our membership base to continue to reach women from all walks of life. Maintain 100% volunteer organization by accepting Corporate Sponsorships for our 3 signature events each year
IMPACT100 SRQ IMPACT100 SRQ empowers women to collectively fund transformational grants to local non-
profits. Together, we make a sustainable impact in Sarasota and Manatee Counties one grant at a time. In three short years, we will have awarded $974,000 to local nonprofits right here in our community. One Woman – One Vote – One Mission.
Accept invitations to address clubs, organizations, and groups to tell the story of who we are and what we do. Showcase and support our Award Recipients’ transformational initiatives throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
MEMBERSHIPRECRUITING@IMPACT100SRQ.ORG | IMPACT100SRQ.ORG
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Manatee Community Foundation WHEN YOU KNOW YOUR GIVING is making a difference, you feel good about your
contributions. Our community grows as a caring, supported place. And inclusion becomes a natural way to work together. As a trusted partner in charitable giving, we love to see the power of people who truly care. Our donors create new possibilities—uplifting nonprofits during COVID-19, supporting students with scholarships that will change their lives through education, and investing year-round in real results for real people. What a wonderful world indeed. Visit us online to learn how people like you partner with Manatee Community Foundation for their charitable giving.
Our WishList Thriving children and families Increased opportunity through education Compassion in animal welfare Civic engagement in downtown Bradenton Diversity, equity, access and inclusion Widespread participation in local charitable giving
MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SUSIE BOWIE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2820 MANATEE AVE. W BRADENTON, FL 34205 | MANATEECF.ORG 941-747-7765 | SBOWIE@MANATEECF.ORG
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About Us Receives no federal funding and has maximum flexibility to serve all those in need, including the mentally and physically impaired. Helps those in need plus those affected by unemployment due to COVID-19.
Meals on Wheels Sarasota CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SAYING "YES" When other agencies say, “we can’t do more to
help,” Meals On Wheels of Sarasota says YES. They say YES to veterans. YES to pregnant women and new moms. YES to the mentally impaired, seniors and families in need throughout our community. Meals On Wheels of Sarasota says, “YES, we will provide healthy meals, boxes of essential supplies, fresh fruits and vegetables, and more to those who are unable to plan, shop, or prepare meals for themselves.” Even in the grip of a pandemic, Meals On Wheels of Sarasota found a way to make a difference… because of your help in donating and volunteering. With no federal funding and the nonprofit charging members $6 per 1,000-calorie meal, Meals On Wheels of Sarasota depends on the generous support of our community to help "keep the wheels turning." Donations help provide approximately 250,000 meals yearly on 38 routes covering 600 to 800 square miles a day. And Meals On Wheels of Sarasota drivers don’t just provide food. During drop-off, they also check the safety and cleanliness of clients’ homes and provide a point of human contact for people who may be isolated, a pressing need in the era of social distancing. To learn more about donating or volunteering your time to help local people in need, visit MealsOnWheelsOfSarasota.org.
Our WishList Volunteers needed—delivery assistance only takes 1 to 1½ hours. Dry dog and cat food donations support the PetLove program, providing food for the beloved pets of lowincome seniors and disabled Sarasotans.
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Our WishList Continuing to protect sea turtles in Southwest Florida.
Ensuring the survival of Florida's Coral Reef for generations to come.
MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUM is a world class nonprofit marine research institution committed to the belief that the conservation and sustainable use of our oceans begins with research and education. What started as a tiny, one-room laboratory has grown over the years to include more than 20 diverse marine research programs and a public Aquarium that serves as a gateway to our oceans. Thanks to generous philanthropy, Mote has been at the forefront of groundbreaking research and discoveries that have advanced marine science as we know it. We’ve seen sea turtle nesting numbers grow under our watchful eye, released tens of thousands of baby snook into local waterways, tracked great white sharks from Nova Scotia to Florida, and so much more. As we continue to expand our capabilities for excellent marine research and education, we’re creating a brand new, state of the art International Coral Gene Bank to save our treasured coral from extinction, and a new Mote Science Education Aquarium that will inspire current and future generations to
protect and conserve our oceans. The future of our oceans' health sure is looking bright!
Constructing the Mote Science Education Aquarium to improve our community’s ocean literacy. Supporting research programs through philanthropy. Inspiring each guest to take action on behalf of our oceans.
MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUM | 1600 KEN THOMPSON PKWY, SARASOTA, FL, 34236 | 941-388-4441 | MOTE.ORG
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Fearless Learning. Forward Thinking.
Our WishList Student Scholarships
Scholarship support is the highest priority for New College. By investing in a student’s education, you can change a life forever. Preserving the Pei Legacy
The vision of I.M. Pei is inseparable from New College’s architectural identity and the highly prized Pei buildings need significant restoration. Help preserve the I.M. Pei legacy on the New College campus.
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New College Foundation BRILLIANT FUTURES BEGIN HERE.
New College of Florida prepares intellectually curious students for lives of great achievement. Through close interaction with faculty, rigorous academics, and a highly personalized learning experience, every student receives an honors-level education. Students also benefit from individualized career coaching, internship opportunities, and professional mentoring to guide them in their career preparation. This fall, New College will introduce new majors in emerging fields like global health and quantitative social sciences, expand its well-respected data science program, and offer certificates in technology, business and finance. The New College Foundation raises funds to support the students and faculty of New College. The Foundation relies on gifts from generous donors to provide funding for student scholarships, faculty and student research, academic excellence, and campus improvements. Together, we prepare intellectually curious students for lives of great achievement.
NEW COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC. | 5800 BAY SHORE ROAD, SARASOTA, FL NCF.EDU/ FOUNDATION | 941-487-4800
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Our WishList Invest in further "stocking our flock". We have an aging population of flamingos and would like to introduce new ones for breeding, conservation and exhibition purposes. Add a sun cover to our playground area allowing year round use. Replace our reptile house building and expand facilities to incorporate summer camp opportunities and other covered area needs including weddings. Invest in infrastructure and more interspecies exhibits for animal enrichment and guest appreciation. Invest in upgrades to our Birds of Prey exhibits
Sarasota Jungle Gardens OUR MISSION is to educate and inspire our community through interactive experiences with
animals and nature supported by unmatched customer service. SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS | 3701 BAY SHORE RD., SARASOTA FL, 34234 MARKETING@SARASOTAJUNGLEGARDENS.COM | SARASOTAJUNGLEGARDENS.COM NANCY LAVICK: NANCYLAVICK@SARASOTAJUNGLEGARDENS.COM
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Our WishList Gifts to the Healthcare Foundation provide critical resources in the following areas: Patient Care Maintaining the highest standards in patient care is the cornerstone of our hospital. Education Continuing education guarantees healthcare providers receive the most current information available. Technology Staying on the leading edge of today’s technology means patients benefit from the latest advances.
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation
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SARASOTA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION IS THE PHILANTHROPIC PARTNER THAT HELPS SARASOTA MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM BRING WORLD-CLASS CARE TO OUR COMMUNITY. SINCE 1976, GRANTS FROM THE HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, funded by the
generosity of our donors, have been strengthening healthcare in our community. Most recently, the Healthcare Foundation has been helping support two important healthcare initiatives for Sarasota Memorial. Bringing hope to patients and families facing cancer: Our Leading with Care campaign is generating support for the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute so that cancer patients in our community won’t need to leave home to receive comprehensive care. The first phase is complete; the new Radiation Oncology Center at University Parkway opened in August 2020. The Oncology Tower on the main campus is on track to open Fall of 2021. Helping SMH manage the COVID-19 pandemic: At its onset, the Healthcare Foundation immediately provided critical resources to the hospital that included funding for infection control robots, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), specialized staff for COVID-19 Clinical Research Trials, enhanced testing, and employee assistance for frontline healthcare workers. For over 45 years, the Healthcare Foundation has worked together with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System to ensure a healthy future for our community and to help SMH maintain its ranking as one of the nation’s top performing hospitals.
Research Ongoing clinical research is integral in offering lifesaving and life-improving advances. Facilities First-rate facilities are fundamental to the delivery of quality care and medical services
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Our WishList Thrive By Five
needs $75,541 to help 40 students over eight weeks prepare for kindergarten. Maintain an attendance goal of 80% for children and parents in the program. Increase Achievement in Five Areas: literacy, social and emotional development, cognitive learning, approaches to learning and physical development. Survey for parents and teachers to measure the impact of the program.
Step Up Suncoast THRIVE BY FIVE: GIVING CHILDREN THE EARLY LEARNING BOOST THEY NEED TO EXCEL IN KINDERGARTEN. The coronavirus outbreak undoubtedly disrupted education across the
country for children – particularly, five-year-olds swiftly approaching kindergarten – whose crucial learning, like being taught to grip a pencil or recite the alphabet, fell to the wayside amid an ongoing pandemic. It was enough for Step Up Suncoast to create Thrive By Five, an extended summer preschool program for rising kindergarten students deemed unready to advance to elementary education or at risk of summer learning loss, in Manatee County. Evidence suggests children who enter kindergarten unprepared remain behind for years to come – both in education and adulthood. Thrive By Five looks to provide 40 five-year-olds, during an eight-week span in the summer, the boost they need to succeed prior to kindergarten’s start in August. The early learning initiative focuses on literacy, science, technology, engineering and math while providing small class sizes and a personalized curriculum to fit the needs of each child. Thrive By Five was designed to assess a child’s physical, social and emotional health in addition to education for the entire family. And it’s just one of several ways Step Up Suncoast, a nonprofit servicing west central Florida, hopes to help the community continue to thrive. During an unprecedented time, there is an unprecedented need. Please consider a donation today to Thrive By Five or one of the other fifteen programs focused on breaking the cycle of multigenerational poverty one family at a time.
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The Community Foundation of Sarasota County COMMUNITY IMPACT POWERED BY PHILANTHROPY. Each one of us has the potential to
impact a person, a cause, a community. For more than 40 years, this belief has empowered the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to build the community we all want to live in, one that inspires us to bridge differences—across age, race, gender, ethnicity, family, experience, perspective—and build transformative solutions. Creating lasting impact across generations starts with all of us and grows donor by donor, cause by cause. As a convener and connector, the Community Foundation represents our community’s dreams and aspirations, connecting individuals and families with causes to create cycles of opportunity. With the trust of our community, we have grown to be one of the largest community foundations in Florida, with $421 million in assets and more than 1,500 charitable funds that enable us to award millions of dollars in grants and scholarships to local students and families in collaboration with our nonprofit partners each year. As a community foundation, we exist first and foremost to serve our entire community. Each of us together – one person, cause, community at a time – can make a lasting difference. How will you Be The One?
Our WishList Support a Cause Donate to trusted organizations that can use your gift to respond with local knowledge to support causes you care about. Begin your search at TheGivingPartner.org. Volunteer for a Nonprofit Reach out to help address critical needs. Search for volunteer opportunities on TheGivingPartner.org. Build A Community Embracing All Voices & People Foster a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion so everyone can achieve their full potential.
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY | 941-955-3000 | CFSARASOTA.ORG 2635 FRUITVILLE RD. SARASOTA, FL 34237
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Our WishList Underwrite
a Virtual Schooltime Performance Sponsor a Teaching Artist’s Online Lessons Support a Virtual Bilingual Family Engagement Night Fund Activity Kits and Books for Students and Families for At-Home Reading
Van Wezel Foundation THE VAN WEZEL FOUNDATION’S MISSION is to create a world-class performing arts center
that enriches the community, supports arts education and inspires young minds. The Foundation has partnered with the City of Sarasota since 1987 to support arts education throughout our region, serving more than 40,000 students with enriching arts-based education opportunities and professional development for more than 400 teachers across five counties. Although the pandemic has made in-person access to arts programs not possible, philanthropic support has allowed the Van Wezel Hall Arts Education programs to thrive. Thanks to generous donors, innovative new partnerships and virtual programs have been developed around diversity and inclusion. Important work is being done with the Early Learning Coalition to provide kindergarten readiness. Trained teaching artists are meeting the demand for social emotional learning for students, professional development for educators, as well as using the arts as a therapeutic mental health tool for families. For more information on the Foundation and its mission, visit vwfoundation.org, or join us on Facebook (@VanWezelFoundation) and Instagram (@VanWezelFound).
VAN WEZEL FOUNDATION SASHA HAUSMAN, CFRE, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 941-271-4176 X107 | SHAUSMAN@VWFOUNDATION.ORG
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Our WishList Expand free grief
services for children and families Support specialty training for nurses and home health aides Expand music therapy services Provide charity care for those too young for Medicare
Tidewell Foundation THE TIDEWELL FOUNDATION provides perpetual philanthropic support to sustain and grow
the critically important programs and services provided through the not-for-profit mission of Tidewell Hospice and its family of companies. One relationship at a time, we connect our donors’ passions with our mission. We facilitate the magic of donors’ visions and legacies by creating life-changing opportunities to invest with us. As the only not-forprofit hospice serving Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties, the success of Tidewell’s 40+ year mission depends on the support of Tidewell Foundation donors. Through your generosity, the Tidewell Foundation is advancing care and compassion for all. Our services go far beyond hospice, extending to grief counseling for children, music therapy, professional development for nurses, special programs for veterans, and so much more. Driven by compassion, we care for those who need it most. We lift people up, no matter how challenging, one visit, one patient, one family at a time.
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unique services for Veterans
Connect with us and discover how your donation brightens lives in our community.
TIDEWELL FOUNDATION 5955 RAND BLVD., SARASOTA, FL 34238 941-552-7546 | TIDEWELLFOUNDATION.ORG GIVING@TIDEWELLFOUNDATION.ORG | EIN 85-0729071
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All Faiths Food Bank
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ALL FAITHS FOOD BANK is the only food bank
and largest hunger relief organization in Sarasota and DeSoto counties. In addition to food distribution, All Faiths presents innovative direct service programs that not only solve the immediate problem of hunger but also strive to end hunger by helping families and individuals gain long-term food security, enjoy better health outcomes, and achieve self-sufficiency. As the summer approaches, our focus turns toward feeding children in need through the Campaign Against Summer Hunger. Nearly half of all Sarasota County students are on free and reduced lunch; when school lets out for the summer, hunger begins.
Support for the Campaign Against Summer Hunger, which feeds hungry children over the summer. The gift of time: Volunteers help to sort and pack food, distribute food at pantries, lending a hand at events, and more. Support for our Mobile Pantries, which provide fresh produce, meats and groceries to thousands of people at sites throughout the region
8171 BLAIKIE CT., SARASOTA, FL 34240 941-379-6333 | ALLFAITHSFOODBANK.ORG
Art Center Sarasota ART CENTER SARASOTA'S MISSION is
to inspire individual creative expression, nurture artistic talent and provide the community with accessible and diverse visual art opportunities. It is the oldest arts and cultural institution in Sarasota. Art Center Sarasota is a membership-based organization that offers curated and juried exhibitions free and open to the public, adult and youth education programs, outreach initiatives for underserved youth, and culturally significant public programming. This year marks the Art Center’s 95th year serving the Sarasota community. Visit artsarasota.org.
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Scholarships for Summer Art Camp for youth and adult art education. Lower Art Center Sarasota’s carbon footprint by updating older lighting and electrical devices.
707 N. TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA, FL 34236 | 941-365-2032 | ARTSARASOTA.ORG GALLERY HOURS: MONDAY – FRIDAY, 10-4PM; SATURDAY 12-4PM. SRQ MAGAZINE
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Cat Depot
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a non-profit, free-roaming adoption center and rescue, is recognized for its progressive design and commitment to helping homeless, abandoned and injured animals. Cat Depot’s mission is to save lives, find loving homes, and provide the resources and education needed to improve the destiny of homeless cats. Cat Depot supports more than 130 cats and kittens on any given day.
CAT DEPOT,
Community Food Bank: Wet & Dry Cat Food (all types)
Veterinary Assistance Fund Funding to assist pet parents with medical care for the feline family members Shelter Medical Funding to benefit the health and well-being of the cats entrusted to our care.
2542 17TH ST, SARASOTA, FL 34234 | 941-366-2404 | INFO@CATDEPOT.ORG | CATDEPOT.ORG
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Our WishList Donate your gently used items
Goodwill Manasota
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of “changing lives through the power of work” continues Goodwill’s 119-year-old commitment to provide employment and training opportunities for individuals facing significant barriers to self-sufficiency. Among these obstacles are disadvantaging conditions that range from having a criminal record, being an older worker, or lacking a GED to more disabling conditions, like veterans struggling with PTSD, or individuals with severe physical or learning disabilities.
GOODWILL MANASOTA'S MISSION
Shop in our retail stores Contribute through the Louis & Gloria Flanzer Matching Gift Program
2705 51ST AVE. E. BRADENTON, FL 34203 941-355-2721 EXPERIENCEGOODWILL.ORG
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JFCS of the Suncoast as one of the area’s leading mental health and human services agencies, JFCS of the Suncoast provides support to community members in need. Services are delivered on a non-denominational basis and are inspired by the Jewish tradition of helping all people with the goal to empower individuals to self-sufficiency and stability. Services address the needs of youth, families, seniors and veterans. For more information, visit http://www.jfcs-cares.org/ or call (941) 366-2224.
CELEBRATING ITS 35TH YEAR
Counseling services for at-risk youth, seniors and veterans Employment and financial assistance for those who fall between the cracks (ALICE population) Camp Mariposa Aging Services Corporate Partners for special events and programs
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The Twig
Our WishList Volunteers for our new Lakewood Ranch/Bradenton location opening summer 2021! Monthly donors to help us maintain our mission.
in Florida in foster care. Every day in Sarasota County, two children on average, will enter the foster care system. These children have been abused, neglected, and/or abandoned by the adults in their lives and removed from their homes for their own safety. When this happens a child’s whole world is turned upside down with a moment’s notice. They go into their new foster home with very little, and many times only the clothes on their backs. We are here to meet this need for these children and to be a resource for the foster families that care for them. The Twig is here to provide children with much needed clothing items, but it is so much more than that. We are here to provide them with love, with encouragement and to help them have hope for their future. The Twig serves around 300 children every single month from newborns through teenagers. Each of these children are able to choose 7 items of clothing and shoes as well as be provided with socks and underwear and choose an accessory and a book. The Twig’s boutique is only open to children in foster care where they can shop with dignity completely free of charge.
THERE ARE CURRENTLY OVER 20,000 CHILDREN
Collections of new socks, shoes and underwear.
826 PINEBROOK RD. VENICE, FL 34285 941-220-7958 INFO@THETWIGCARES.COM
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