Kids READ Stems Summer Slide
Imagine growing from a kindergarten-level reader to the cusp of second-grade level in a matter of weeks. That’s the trajectory one young Venice boy is on thanks to Kids READ. And his is not an unusual success story for the intensive summer literacy program.
Kirstin Fulkerson Named Senior Vice President for Philanthropy
Gulf Coast Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Kirstin Fulkerson has been promoted to Senior Vice President for Philanthropy. Kirstin will lead Gulf Coast's work with generous donors to help them achieve their philanthropic goals.
Philanthropy Funds Safer, Stronger Youth Swimmers
With water all around us here on the Gulf Coast, basic water-safety skills are vital. This summer, nearly 4,000 children in Sarasota and Charlotte counties have the knowledge and ability to remain safe near water thanks to swimming lessons funded through philanthropy.
Twenty-Four Graduate from Gulf Coast Leadership Institute
Twenty-four emerging community leaders from across the region graduated last week from the 2019 Gulf Coast Leadership Institute. The group made up the 14th class to complete Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s long-running leadership-development initiative.
Gulf Coast Elects Board Officers
The Board of Directors of Gulf Coast Community Foundation has elected Judy Cahn as Chair and Michael Saunders as Vice Chair for one-year terms as officers.
If You Build It, They Will Come
It’s summertime, and the living is a little easier here on the Gulf Coast. But some of our most civic-minded citizens hardly slow down even as temperatures. Mark Pritchett's latest guest column celebrates the heroic efforts of local volunteers who care for our environment and create beautiful trails that connect our communities.