The Suncoast Campaign is honored to be recognized as an ⁦@AllAmericaCity⁩ Award contender. #GLReading ⁦Campaign for Grade-Level Reading⁩ ⁦United Way Suncoast⁩ ⁦Community Foundation of Sarasota County⁩ ⁦United Way Charlotte County FL⁩

[1] Join Dr. Michele Borba, author of Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine, Wednesday, September 21 for a free virtual event hosted by FortyCarrots + Community Foundation of Sarasota County ➡️eventbrite.com/e/forty-carrot… Dr. Shalia Moore-Hayes Ashley Coone Kirsten Russell Pierrette Kelly

As #Florida braces for #HurricaneIan, you can help those impacted by supporting relief funds established at community foundations in the region. Their #disasterrelief funds are in the links below. Community Foundation of Sarasota County bit.ly/3BPBqK9 @ManateeCF bit.ly/3DYe6fX

Thank you Saundra Amrhein for helping to spread the word about The Patterson Foundation catalyzing Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund at Community Foundation of Sarasota County …double your donations thanks to The Patterson Foundation heraldtribune.com/story/weather/…

Sarasota County will open four Neighborhood Points of Distribution (NPODs) to county residents who need water, ice, food or tarps due to Hurricane Ian. The NPODs will operate Saturday, Oct. 1, Sunday, Oct. 2 and Monday, Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the following locations:

Do you need food? Tomorrow, Saturday, 2-4pm, @feedingtampabay is distributing free meals at DeSoto Square Mall to residents of the Bradenton-area. There'll be hot meals from a food truck and take-home meals that don't need electricity to prepare. No proof of residence required.

PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT! Myakka Valley could see 15 feet of flood water and residents urged to shelter. heraldtribune.com/story/news/202…

Opportunity for givers to have their donations doubled thanks to The Patterson Foundation match for Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund Community Foundation of Sarasota County cfsarasota.org/story-of-impac…

Remember that today Meals on Wheels PLUS is giving out food from 1-3pm: more on our post from yesterday. We also want to spread the word about this unemployment assistance from the @FLDEO: if you are unable to work because of the #HurricaneIan, you may be eligible. More info here 👇

Celebrating a community unified around our students and families Suncoast GL Reading United Way Suncoast @ManateeCF Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

There was a cute video at Suncoast GL Reading Community Update Breakfast showing how Beth Duda handmade each origami flower centerpiece and it was amazing! Grateful for her dedication, inspiration and partnership. DeSoto County FL kids & those around the region have a champion in Beth.

Thank you Ralph Smith The Patterson Foundation and Suncoast GL Reading for inspiring us to continue our work until every child is Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Community Foundation of Sarasota County United Way Suncoast Beth Duda

Connecting with two passionaries deeply committed to their students Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and their communities in the wake of #HurricanIan. Thank you for your dedication! Angie Matthiessen United Way Charlotte County FL Ashley Coone DeSoto County FL Suncoast GL Reading

She started a local movement that will not be stopped! 4 counties #manatee #sarsota #DeSoto #Charlotte dozens of organizations & countless people committed to our children. TY Debra Jacobs for your vision and Beth Duda for your leadership. Suncoast GL Reading The Patterson Foundation

The Van Wezel & Sarasota Orchestra held a special concert this past Friday to benefit #HurricaneIan recovery efforts. With a dollar-for-dollar match from The Patterson Foundation -- the total amount raised was $112,000! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Thank you to everyone who made it possible.

“When we lose one blessing, another is often most unexpectedly given in its place.” - C.S. Lewis

Have you heard? The LWV of Sarasota has launched a contest for high-school students to reflect on why it is important to vote. Participants can write, draw or film! Interested contestants can email [email protected] for more. More info below. #MiVotoMiFuturo heraldtribune.com/story/news/202…

Pop Up Neighbor through Laundry in North Port! Free laundry at North Port Village Laundry 14251 Tamiami Trail until 12:30pm, thanks to the generosity of ⁦The Patterson Foundation⁩ ⁦The Laundry Project⁩ ⁦Suncoast GL Reading⁩

It’s a beautiful morning in #NorthPort Florida 🧺 FREE laundry day! Thank you ⁦The Patterson Foundation⁩ for your generosity 👍🏽 ⁦Suncoast GL Reading⁩ ⁦The Laundry Project⁩ #PopUpNeighbor #FreeLaundryDay

A hopeful path forward with Rich Harwood - engaging with our community through authentic conversations and hope #Aspire2Action The Patterson Foundation #healingandhope