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Powerful Podcasts: Exploring Education and Community Leadership

Published: Our own Jennifer Johnston was a guest on the Education Foundation of Sarasota County’s ‘Education Conversations’ podcast, discussing education, mental health, affordable housing, and the ways we are working to transform our region.

Over $1 Million Awarded in Rapid Response Post Hurricanes

Published: Gulf Coast’s Rapid Response Initiative provided immediate, life-sustaining support to more than 50 nonprofits following the 2024 back-to-back hurricanes.

Philanthropy and Kindness Intertwined

Published: Phillip's Voice: Learn how kindness and philanthropy are deeply intertwined, igniting a ripple effect of generosity and inspiring others to take action and create lasting change.

Laning’s Legacy Preserves a Piece of Venice History

Published: This is the story of how one special woman’s endowments will leave the city of Venice’s first historic fire truck forever protected.

Our Rapid Response Initiative Delivers Support After Storms

Published: Read how mental health needs were one of the top priorities for our Rapid Response Initiative.

Introducing A Free Resource to Support Nonprofits: I3 Digital

Published: Phillip's Voice: Read about I3 Digital from our President | CEO - a 24/7, free digital resource to support every aspect of a nonprofit organization's operations.

Funding for The Bay Match is Realized

Published: Learn how the power of partnerships in support of The Bay has raised $3 million in community co-investment to unlock a $2 million matching grant from Gulf Coast, totaling $5 million in funding.