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good news department Women’s Resource Center Receives Grant for “Pathways to Success” Program Jamie Kahns, senior vice president and Sarasota-Manatee market manager for Bank of America, with Ashley Brown, WRC’s CEO and president, and members of the WRC’s board of directors. Gulf Coast Community Foundation awards Forty Carrots with $53,000 investment Gulf Coast Community Foundation awarded Forty Carrots Family Center three grants totaling $53,000 dedicated to Partners In Play (PIP) in Sarasota County and mental health services for families affected by Hurricane Ian. This funding is made possible through the Community Health Endowment Fund, Anna V. Pfister, Nellie Mae Koss and Helen K. Hadden Memorial Fund, and the Hurricane Ian Recovery Initiative at Gulf Coast Community Foundation. With these grants, Forty Carrots is able to provide its parenting education program, Partners In Play (PIP) groups at no cost to children and families at Sarasota County libraries and mental health support for families to not only recover from the hurricane’s trauma but also develop the coping skills they need as they rebuild their lives. “This generous funding from Gulf Coast Community Foundation wraps our children and families in support from prevention work happening at our PIP groups to interventions and treatment in mental health therapy. Disasters, no matter where they come from, impact our community every day. Having Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s ever-ready support to respond allows us to support recovery from the mental and emotional damages often left unseen and yet are far more enduring,” said CEO of Forty Carrots Michelle Kapreilian. “We are honored to provide support to Forty Carrots Family Center who embody their The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Bank of America for its “Pathways to Success” initiative. “This program supports individuals pursuing post-secondary education,” notes Ashley Brown, WRC’s CEO and president. “By weaving together scholarships, programs, mentoring and direct financial support, the Pathways to Success program supports women who are going back to school with the goal of increasing their earning potential. It removes financial barriers and provides students the vital resources they need to thrive academically.” According to Brown, Pathways to Success stands in the gap for people trying to make the most of their lives. She explains that the largest people living in poverty in our region are women, ages 25 to 34, 55 to 64, and 75- plus. “Three out of four single parent mothers do not make a sustainable wage,” says Brown. Pathways to Success, explains Brown, “offers our clients a game-changing combination of financial support, programs, resources, and social support.” Bank of America is providing essential financial support and resources to Sarasota-Manatee women who are working to further their education and contribute to their local community. The funding will help women gain the knowledge and skills required to increase their career prospects, alleviating some of the stressors of pursuing higher education. Brown recalls a moving conversation with one successful participant. “They told us that, ‘Pathways allowed me to move forward with an experienced professional to guide me. That allowed me to do more than just get through each day. I’ve learned to set longterm and short-term goals and make plans to keep moving ahead in life.” To learn more about the services available at WRC, call 941-256-9721 or visit mywrc.org. Partners In Play (PIP) group mission of nurturing healthy child and family development through research-based, relationship-centered education and mental health services. Forty Carrots stands strong as a pivotal resource for families in our region. Their work is inspirational and important,” said Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Director of Community Leadership Kameron Hodgens, Ph.D. Since 1993, Forty Carrots Family Center has served families in Sarasota & Manatee counties, ensuring good beginnings that last a lifetime for children through its expertise in Parenting Education, Mental Health Services, and Early Childhood Education. Rated 4-Stars by Charity Navigator, Forty Carrots serves families from all walks of life, with 94 percent of families receiving services free of charge. Visit www.fortycarrots.org for more information. To learn more visit GulfCoastCF.org The Exchange Awards $ 500,000 to Local Arts Groups and Students The Exchange has awarded $500,000 to 24 regionally based arts and cultural organizations and 14 high school and college students. Additionally, five organizations are recipients of the new Elizabeth Lindsay Arts in Education grant. Karen Koblenz, The Exchange’s executive director and CEO, explains that the new Elizabeth Lindsay Arts in Education Grants Program is intended to “encourage local art organizations and educators to work collaboratively to design and develop artistically creative and innovative projects involving the visual and performing arts benefiting students grades K-12.” Grants may include curriculum-based residencies, workshops, arts-related day trips, assemblies/performances and out-of-school experiences. Elizabeth (“Liz”) Lindsay was the co-founder of The Exchange and a long-time pillar in Sarasota’s art community before her death in 2022. Koblenz points out that the organizational grants are for specific projects and outreach programs, including performances, exhibitions, education initiatives and special series. She explains that The Exchange’s board bases its granting decisions on the longterm stability and financial health of the organizations, the program’s overall appeal to the public and the impact these programs will have on the surrounding community. Individual scholarships are awarded based on grade point averages, the individual’s artistic goals and achievements, and letters of recommendation. Koblenz adds that The Exchange is especially interested in programs that promote a vibrant and engaged community. “The cultural arts industry plays a pivotal role in our region’s economic health and serves as a magnet for tourism.” Monies used for these grants and scholarships were earned entirely through the organization’s 15,000-squarefoot consignment boutique in downtown Sarasota. Since 1962, The Exchange has awarded more than $9 million in grants to local non-profits and high school and college students pursuing a higher education in the arts. The grant recipients for the 2023-2024 fiscal year are: Organizational Grants: • Art Center Sarasota • Arts and Cultural Alliance • Artists Series Concerts Neal Communities Donates $ 5,000 toward Kiwanis Club of North Port Neal Communities, donated $5,000 to the Kiwanis Club of North Port Foundation to help with a proposed project to construct a Storybook Stroll reading program and Little Free Library along a walking path at one of North Port’s neighborhood parks. Pine Park is located inside Country Club Ridge, a North Port neighborhood off McKibben Drive that was devastated by Hurricane Ian. The small neighborhood park includes a volleyball court, playground, picnic pavilion, picnic tables, outdoor grill and a paved Karen Koblenz and Elizabeth Lindsay • Asolo Repertory Theatre • Choral Artists of Sarasota • Ensemble New SRQ • Florida Studio Theatre • The Hermitage Artists Retreat • Key Chorale • La Musica di Asolo • Perlman Music Program • Ringling College of Art & Design • Sarasota Ballet • Sarasota Concert Association • Sarasota Contemporary Dance • Sarasota Opera • Sarasota Orchestra • Sarasota Pops Orchestra • Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative • The Players • Urbanite Theatre • Sarasota Performing Arts Center Foundation, Inc. (Van Wezel) • Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe • WSLR Elizabeth Lindsay Arts in Education Grants: • Embracing Our Differences • The Hermitage Artist Retreat • Key Chorale • Ringling College of Art & Design • Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative The scholarship recipients for the 2023- 2024 fiscal year are: • High School: Marina Berardi, Maija Boelkins, Beatrice Divinagracia, Kaitlyn Haley, Hannah Kesten, Sydney Payne, Eabha Phelan, Mehak Sendhu, Danae Tran • College: Kenna Bartlett, Jack Beatenhead, Danny Bo DeLongaig, Abigail Holdway, Lindsay McKenna, Noelle Prouty, Zoe Rizzo, Madisyn Wandall The Exchange is located at 539 S. Orange Ave. in Sarasota. For more information, call 941- 955-7859 or visit www.sarasotawex.com.us walking trail which the Kiwanis Club hopes will one day be the home of a Storybook Stroll program The vision is for Storybook Stroll to be constructed with sturdy holders that allow laminated book pages to be viewed along the looped trail. The concept is that children in wheelchairs or strollers will be able to read pages of the book as they move along the pathway. For information visit www. KiwanisClubofNorthPort.org. continued on next page 18 WEST COAST WOMAN AUGUST 2023
good news department continued Hermitage Receives Grant from Barancik Foundation A $400,000 grant from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation has been awarded to the Hermitage Artist Retreat and will allow the Hermitage to further its commitment to offering innovative new work without censoring or inhibiting the creativity of these talents. Over the past several seasons, the Hermitage has expanded its community programming, taking steps to ensure these unique work-in-process presentations are accessible to all. Each year, the Hermitage welcomes nearly 100 of the world’s leading artists, and our free community programming now includes over 50 free events annually at locations throughout our Gulf Coast region, offering audiences rare insight into the creative process. This grant from Barancik Foundation will help provide the Hermitage with more flexibility and resources to manage the complex layers of protecting artistic integrity. As an incubator for diverse and original works across all artistic mediums, the Hermitage offers experiences to artists and audiences alike, inviting leading artists from around the world to its beachfront campus on Manasota Key and offering rare ‘sneak peeks’ of bold and original new works to the members of our community. “These candid, often interactive experiences provide an unparalleled level of access to some of the world’s leading creators, writers, and performers,” says Andy Sandberg. “As our programs and collaborations continue to evolve and expand throughout our region and across the nation, we are deeply committed to protecting every Hermitage Fellow’s freedom of artistic expression – this will always be core to our values. This means that our growing Hermitage audiences are getting a rare and always authentic look into the creative process of these diverse and accomplished talents.” Past Hermitage programs have ranged from concerts with Grammy and Tony Award-winning composers and performers, readings and conversations with Pulitzer Prize-winning authors and playwrights, open studios from some of the world’s leading contemporary artists, candid and inspiring talks with creative trailblazers, and more. This recent $400,000 grant from Barancik Foundation is designed to help support these efforts, including the Hermitage’s growing community outreach and education initiatives, enhancing this prestigious national organization’s support for its artists and returning alumni talent, and broadening the organization’s reach and impact in schools and underserved communities all while providing artists with the ability to explore their craft and achieve their greatest potential, unencumbered by censorship. “One of the many things the Hermitage does well is intentionally engage with audiences that might not otherwise have access to creative experiences,” commented Barancik Foundation President | CEO Teri A Hansen. “Andy and team truly demonstrate a collaborative spirit that is enriching the arts and culture of our region.” For more information about the Hermitage, visit HermitageArtistRetreat.org. For more information, visit BarancikFoundation.org. Art Center Sarasota Receives Two Grants Art Center Sarasota received a $6,033 grant from the John and Tana Sandefur Foundation and the Gus Lobenwein Memorial Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. The funds were used to purchase Donor Perfect, a donor management system. Majors students have selected include Kinsey Robb, Art Center Sarasota’s executive director, “We needed an updated donor management system to build a stronger philanthropic effort with our supporters and the Community Foundation was there to help. Their commitment enables us to focus on our mission while strengthening our organization.” Art Center Sarasota also received a $500 grant from the Michael Saunders & Company Foundation. The grant, which was sponsored by Linda Driggs, an artist and real estate agent with Michael Saunders & Company, will help fund the center’s fall Youth Saturdays, a free program that provides arts education and inspiration to youth ages 6-15. The weekly 3-hour sessions enable young people to learn about art, explore their creative sides, collaborate with other students, and have fun. Robb says it’s “exciting to see the many ways our members bring Art Center Sarasota’s mission to their companies for funding opportunities. Linda is not only an advocate Zoe Sarnak at Nathan Benderson Park of the work we do in the community, she is also an Art Center Sarasota member, has taken a series of art classes at the Art Center, and is a talented artist in her own right.” Art Center Sarasota is located at 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For information, visit www.artsarasota.org . Gulf Coast Community Foundation Board Approved Final Fiscal Year 2023 Grants Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s (Gulf Coast) Board of Directors approved over $1.5 million in grant awards this week. The funding, approved at the final Board meeting of the foundation’s 2023 fiscal year, included grants supported by legacy donors who established funds that allow Gulf Coast to fulfill the donors’ philanthropic goals and support the causes most important to them in perpetuity. “I am pleased to share that our Board of Directors have approved nearly $40 million in grants to our nonprofit partners this past fiscal year,” shared Phillip Lanham, president | CEO of Gulf Coast Community Foundation. “I am grateful for the Board’s support, as these contributions will provide nonprofits in our region with meaningful financial resources to create transformative and positive impact.” Grants approved by the Gulf Coast Board were made to support instrumental community projects and causes. These grants include: • $440,000 to support Venice Theatre and rebuild the Jervey Theatre destroyed by Hurricane Ian. Venice Theatre is now, per capita, the largest community theater in the United States and is a vital part of the cultural, educational, and economic landscape of Sarasota County. Supported by Gulf Coast’s Venice Endowment Fund, this grant brings the foundation’s total support since last year to over $600,000 to help in this critical rebuilding project. • $150,000 to Bay Park Conservancy to support the operations, maintenance, and care of key features at The Bay Park. Gulf Coast has invested over $1.2 million into The Bay to ensure it remains a thriving and sustainable community asset for years to come. Generously supported by Gulf Coast’s Venice Endowment Fund and the Katherine Naismith Witten Fund. • $50,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast to support year-one staffing of its expanded Mentoring Center. The new 100-person capacity center will be a transformative space that will increase their reach from 1,500 to 2,000 youth, their families, and the community. Supported by the generous Gould Family Trust Foundation and Gulf Coast’s Venice Endowment Fund. • $340,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties for the second installment of Gulf Coast’s $1 million commitment to support the rebuilding of the Gene Matthews Club in North Port destroyed by Hurricane Ian. The new club will provide services to 575 members annually, approximately 300 youth in the summer, and over 250 during the school year. Supported by Gulf Coast’s Venice Endowment Fund and the generous Gould Family Trust Foundation. • $50,000 to Education Foundation of Sarasota County to support at-risk students with resources to graduate and to create seamless pathways for students to move into higher-skilled, higher-wage jobs. This grant will enhance student outreach and facilitate communication between partners, enabling Education Foundation to hire a part-time collaboration coordinator to assist the director of PLANit Sarasota in engaging with over 40 partners. Supported by Gulf Coast’s Venice Endowment Fund, the Odile Robertson Field of Interest Fund, and the Arthur E. and Audre B. Smith Charitable Fund. • $18,000 to Ringling College Library Association to support and sponsor the 2024 Town Hall Lecture Series which brings influencers from the world stage to Sarasota, with a goal to expand horizons, stimulate conversation, and inspire the community. Supported by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation Fund and the Joseph A. Schasney and Marion W. Schasney Endowment. • $125,000 to Sarasota Chamber of Commerce to continue support for the regional workforce development program, Career- Edge Funders Collaborative. Established in 2010 as Gulf Coast’s nationally acclaimed Suncoast Technical College and CareerEdge workforce and business innovation initiative, Gulf Coast has given over $1.7 million to this program. Support for the $125,000 grant comes from Gulf Coast’s Venice Endowment Fund and the generosity of the A. Hamilton and Edith T. Gardner Fund. • $75,000 to State College of Florida Foundation. The grant will provide instructional equipment for nursing students and aspiring nursing students to continue to address the critical shortage of registered nurses in Southwest Florida. Supported by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation Fund, Gulf Coast’s Venice Endowment Fund, and the Ed and Barbara Strobel Fund. • $710,000 in Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Arts Appreciation Grants across 13 cornerstone arts organizations in our region to bring world-class talent and beauty to Florida’s Cultural Coast. Those grantees are: Asolo Repertory Theatre, Sarasota Ballet, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota Opera, Sarasota Orchestra, Ringling Museum, Venice Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre, Embracing Our Differences, Circus Arts Conservatory, Hermitage Artist Retreat, Venice Symphony, and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. To learn more visit GulfCoastCF.org. AUGUST 2023 WEST COAST WOMAN 19
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