MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. – The Children’s Guardian Fund, a nonprofit organization that responds to the needs of children removed from abusive and neglectful homes, is hosting Havana Nights, an inaugural annual fundraiser and summer event from 7:30 – 11 p.m. on June 9 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. The festive event will feature music, salsa dance lessons, tapas, … [Read more...] about Sponsors line up for inaugural fundraiser for Children’s Guardian Fund
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Goodwill Manasota’s Fawley Scholarship Fund expands to include tech certification
SARASOTA/BRADENTON, FL – A 2017 U.S. News & World report of high school graduation rates showed Florida coming in last – bad news not only for those who don’t earn their diplomas but also the communities where residents are less educated and, thus, less employable. Understanding that education is critical in achieving future success, Goodwill Manasota has created, and is … [Read more...] about Goodwill Manasota’s Fawley Scholarship Fund expands to include tech certification
Goodwill’s Summer Volunteer Program for Teens Now Open
Teens can earn 35 volunteer hours in one week! As a Junior Ambassador of Goodwill – or J.A.G. for short – high school students in Pinellas County, Tampa, Ocala and Lakeland can earn community service hours in a fun and meaningful way. Goodwill-Suncoast’s week-long summer program introduces teens to the organization’s daily operations. Each day students volunteer in a … [Read more...] about Goodwill’s Summer Volunteer Program for Teens Now Open
Fundraisers for Madeira Beach Youth All-Star Softball Teams
The Madeira Beach Youth Baseball and Softball Girls All-Star softball teams for 10u, 12u and 14u are gearing up for the district and potentially state tournament. The cost for equipment, insurance, tournament fees and possible travel for the State Tournament is significant. The league can’t cover the cost of all the expenses, so the players are trying to help off-set some of … [Read more...] about Fundraisers for Madeira Beach Youth All-Star Softball Teams
Fine Arts Society of Sarasota Awards $34,200.00 in Scholarships to Sarasota County Students
The Fine Arts Society of Sarasota has awarded $34,200.00 combined for financial scholarships to thirteen Sarasota County students for their continued educational pursuit in various art related studies. Awardees attended a luncheon on May 17, 2018 at the Bird Key Yacht Club. Fine Arts Society of Sarasota President, Vern Livingston Weitz presented the awards to the recipients … [Read more...] about Fine Arts Society of Sarasota Awards $34,200.00 in Scholarships to Sarasota County Students