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Historic Win for Affordable Housing Efforts

Published: In March 2022 using ARPA funding, the Board of Sarasota County Commissioners voted to approve the largest sum of dollars to leverage nearly 700 affordable housing units to support our community.

Promotion and Growth Announced

Published: Gulf Coast Community Foundation has announced the promotion of Jennifer Johnston to Director of Community Leadership, and welcomes Dr. Kameron Partridge Hodgens as she joins the community leadership team to serve side by side with Johnston as a Director of Community Leadership.

Gulf Coast Adds Two to Board

Published: Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Board of Directors has elected Rose-Anne B. Frano and John R. Giglio as members of the Board. Each began a three-year term on the Gulf Coast Board on March 1.

The Inclusion Revolution

Published: If you haven’t been to Rise & Nye’s yet for a delicious cup of coffee and mouthwatering beignet, you are truly missing out. However, Rise & Nye’s, located on State Street (across from Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s future downtown Sarasota Philanthropy Center) delivers more than just a great cup of Joe.

A Legacy Continues to Transform Women's Lives in Charlotte County

Published: Two grants to Drug Free Charlotte County from the Raines Fund empower mothers and their children.

An End to Homelessness - A New Beginning

Published: Gulf Coast donors brought St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) CARES to Sarasota to create rapid rehousing opportunities that had been identified as a top priority by local government and the Housing Authority. Since then, Gulf Coast donors and its Board have provided support in over $2 million.

Part Two: Meet J and T

Published: The second part of an incredible collaboration with Gulf Coast, Community Assisted and Supported Living (CASL), and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.