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$2.7 Million Milestone Reached in Support of All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger

Published: Learn how the Foundation awarded a $30,000 grant to support the 2025 Campaign Against Summer Hunger, totaling $2.7 million in support to All Faiths Food Bank since 2014.

Looking Back at a Year of Community Impact

Published: Phillip's Voice: Reflect on a year of community impact in 2024 with our President | CEO Phillip Lanham.

Opportunities For All: Mental Healthcare Matters for Our Youth

Published: Learn how Gulf Coast helped launch Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s Youth Intensive Outpatient Program which provides a path to emotional wellness for adolescents.

Announcing Erin Minor as Vice President of Community Leadership

Published: We are pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Minor to Vice President of Community Leadership beginning March 2025.

Three Generations of Transformative Family Philanthropy

Published: Gulf Coast Community Foundation Board member Peter Soderberg, and his wife Elsa, inspire three generations with their transformational approach to family philanthropy.

Visionary Founders Create Tranquil Botanical & Sculpture Oasis for All

Published: Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens provides Charlotte & Lee counties with world-class sculptures and spectacular botanicals for all to treasure.

Renewing Our Community Connection

Published: Phillip's Voice: Read our President | CEO Phillip Lanham's latest column on our shared community spirit and the importance of our collective hopes for our region, families, and the most vulnerable among us.