Welcome to the New Gulf Coast

Published: September 7, 2016

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

Published: March 29, 2016 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

Published: June 13, 2016 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

Published: June 16, 2016 Gulf Coast Community Foundation, United Way Suncoast Partner to Deliver First-of-Its-Kind Financial Sustainability Program for Struggling Families

Guest Column: An Example of Service for Future Leaders

Published: June 20, 2016 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.

Congratulations to the 2016 Graduates of Gulf Coast Leadership Institute!

Published: June 28, 2016 The Gulf Coast Leadership Institute graduated 26 community leaders last week! The program - which is now in its ninth year and was preceded by two years of the North Port Leadership Institute — has provided training for 270 leaders from across our region.

Gulf Coast Board Elects Officers

Published: July 1, 2016 Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Board of Directors has elected Jay McHargue as Chair and Judy Cahn as Vice Chair for a one-year term that begins today.

Guest Column: Feeling at Home with Self-Sufficiency

Published: August 20, 2016 Those were just a few accomplishments that participants shared a mere four weeks into a family financial sustainability initiative that kicked off in May.

New Grant Guidelines Available

Published: July 1, 2016 Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s grant guidelines and regional priorities for our 2017 fiscal year (July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017) are now available on our website.

Guest Column: Pool School

Published: July 18, 2016 Believe it or not, many kids in our pool-filled, Gulf-side community don’t get the opportunity to properly learn how to swim.