Operating a nonprofit isn’t easy, and it comes with many philosophical conundrums.  One of them is whether to solicit contributions from employees.  In his late...

Gulf Coast Community Foundation has hired Jennifer Johnston as its Senior Community Investment Officer. In this role, Johnston is responsible for developing and...

Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Board of Directors recently approved the following grant awards to support services for vulnerable families and diversify econ...

The following guest column by Gulf Coast President/CEO Mark Pritchett appeared in the June 17 edition of SRQ Daily:

Today, we have more data than ever about ou...

The Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA) once again has stepped up to provide generous support for our Kids SWIM initiative.

The Manasota Chapter of FSPA a...

The biggest challenges we face as a region are not new, and they are not unique. What is new, though, is the significant disruption and growing uncertainty of t...

At DeSoto County High School’s Senior Awards Night last month, student Diana Rivera received a $500 college scholarship from United Way Suncoast (UWS) and Gulf...

Finally, some good news on a serious issue that has vexed our community for years: a realistic plan to effectively address chronic adult homelessness.

Congratu...

The commissions of the City of Sarasota and Sarasota County both accepted a new report last month from the Florida Housing Coalition on addressing chronic adult...

“It’s not a graduation; it’s a continuation!”

That’s how Hannah T. characterized the end of an 11-month financial education and coaching program that helped he...