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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.

Reducing Recidivism

Published: Formerly incarcerated individuals are ten times more likely to fall into homelessness than the general public. Trauma exposure and untreated behavioral health conditions can contribute to homelessness among criminal justice-involved individuals. Individuals being released from correctional facilities have numerous challenges to overcome with few resources and supports, often leading to a repetitive cycle of arrests and more. There is a desperate need in our region to break that cycle, and Gulf Coast is part of the solution.

Our Heroes: Jon and Mark

Published: Heroes are often thought of as comic book legends saving the world one day at a time. We consider Jon and Mark to be our heroes of Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

An Update: Affordable Housing and Homelessness

Published: At Gulf Coast Community Foundation, we transform our region through bold and proactive philanthropy. We envision thriving communities with opportunities for all. Homelessness and lack of affordable housing are longstanding threats in our region, and we are invested in the solution.