Local Schools Leading the Country in Tech Implementation
“I never thought I would see this kind of transformation in our schools during my lifetime. It is truly life-changing.” This is Karen Rose describing the revolu...
Kids SWIM Helps Local Students Boost Swimming Skills
A Gulf Coast-led initiative that offers free swimming lessons to every second-grader in Sarasota County public schools helped students “significantly” improve t...
Celebrating the Path to Self-Sufficiency
Twenty Sarasota County families who were homeless within the past five years recently celebrated a major milestone on their journey to financial self-sufficienc...
Gulf Coast Good
They say all good things must come to an end. And so it is with Gulf Coast Good, our five-year-old online portal for citizen philanthropy.
Effective September...
Welcome to the New Gulf Coast
For us, 2016 has been all about making waves to transform our region. The latest manifestation of our commitment to matching great potential with action is our...
Ribbon cut on Reading Recovery classroom
Yesterday’s ribbon-cutting for a new reading-instruction classroom at Tuttle Elementary School balanced technical skill with emotional surprise like the author of one of your favorite children’s stories.Gulf Coast Family Mourns Stephen V. C. Wilberding
We are deeply saddened to share the news that Stephen Van Cortlandt Wilberding passed away June 11 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded with the love of family and friends.Initiative Helps Once-Homeless Families Gain Financial Footing
Gulf Coast Community Foundation, United Way Suncoast Partner to Deliver First-of-Its-Kind Financial Sustainability Program for Struggling FamiliesGuest Column: An Example of Service for Future Leaders
Every spring, we get to make a fun announcement that resonates throughout our region. What is that special proclamation? Well, Gulf Coast Community Foundation just awarded 451 scholarships worth $544,000 to help hundreds of local students pursue their college dreams next year.