Gulf Coast Celebrates Veto of Anti-Solar Bill
Yesterday evening, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed HB 741, the legislation that would have negatively impacted – maybe even killed – the solar industry in the Sunshine state.
Applications Open: 2022 Gulf Coast Leadership Institute
Applications will close on Wednesday, April 20 and are available at www.GulfCoastCF.org/GCLI
How One Tiny Home & Two Big Hearts Sparked Impact
Two Gulf Coast donors, Mr. Walt and Mrs. Renee Eppard, reached a point in their life where they wanted to start giving back and they knew a donor advised fund was the right way to do it.
Historic Win for Affordable Housing Efforts
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
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
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
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
Two grants to Drug Free Charlotte County from the Raines Fund empower mothers and their children.
An End to Homelessness - A New Beginning
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.