2015-16 GIVING REGISTER
VISUAL ARTS CENTER Punta Gorda, (941) 639-8810 visualartcenter.org Executive director: Mary Ann Tipton Mission: To inspire, explore, create and promote the visual arts.
WESTCOAST BLACK THEATRE TROUPE OF FLORIDA Sarasota, (941) 366-1505 westcoastblacktheatre.org Executive director: Julie Leach Mission: To produce shows that promote and celebrate the African-American experience, attract diverse audiences, support and develop African-American artists, and build the self-esteem of African-American youth.
WSLR Sarasota, (941) 894-6469 wslr.org Executive director: David Beaton Mission: To inform and empower listeners to play an active role in WSLR and in their community and to promote equality, peace, sustainability, democracy, health, and social and economic justice.
Executive director: Rebecca Tone Mission: Fostering economic stability, educational success, healthy lifestyles and strong communities.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUN COAST Venice, (941) 488-4009 bbbssun.org Executive director: Joy Mahler Mission: To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported, one-to-one relationships.
BLUE ALERT FOUNDATION Venice, (855) 456-2210 bluealert.us Executive director: Tom Berry Mission: Serves and protects the law enforcement community by providing assistance to the families of fallen officers and advocating for the passage of a Blue Alert law in each state.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MANATEE COUNTY Bradenton, (941) 761-2582 bgcmanatee.org Executive director: Dawn Stanhope Mission: To enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
COMMUNITY/ SOCIETY AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN VENICE BRANCH Venice, (941) 497-2412 venice-fl.aauw.org Mission: Advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.
ANNA MARIA ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTER Anna Maria, (941) 778-1908 islandcommunitycenter.org Executive director: Kristen Lessig Mission: To empower and inspire by educating, strengthening families, building healthier bodies and fostering volunteerism.
BETTER TOMORROWS Sarasota, (941) 953-2255 bettertomorrows.org
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SARASOTA COUNTY Sarasota, (941) 366-3911 bgcsarasota.com
positive life goals and empower them to achieve those goals.
DOWNTOWN SARASOTA ALLIANCE
CAREERSOURCE SUNCOAST
Sarasota, (941) 366-7040 dsasarasota.com
Bradenton, (941) 358-4080 careersourcesc.com Executive director: Ted Ehrlichman Mission: To recruit, train and retain talent for the Suncoast.
CHARLOTTE ALLIANCE FOR A SAFE AND DRUG-FREE COMMUNITY Port Charlotte, (941) 255-0808 drugfreecharlottecounty.org Executive director: Diane Ramseyer Mission: To prevent and reduce substance abuse in Charlotte County through increased education, services, and support.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY FAMILY YMCA North Port, (941) 629-0909 charlottecountyymca.com Executive director: Randy Dunn Mission: Programs that build healthy mind, body and spirit for all.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY Sarasota, (941) 955-3000 cfsarasota.org Executive director: Roxie Jerde Mission: Partnering to make charitable giving work in our communities.
Executive director: Bill Sadlo Mission: To enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
COMMUNITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OF SARASOTA COUNTY
BRIAN BILL FOUNDATION
Executive director: Karen Bogues Mission: Empowers youth as leaders in service to their community.
Sarasota, (941) 840-4204 brianbillfoundation.org Executive director: Edgar Bill Mission: Will establish Brian’s House, a retreat house for Navy Special Warfare families on Manasota Key.
BROTHERS AND SISTERS DOING THE RIGHT THING Sarasota, (941) 544-3540 ajdorightthing.wix.com/home Executive director: Alice Jones Mission: To challenge youth to find
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Sarasota, (941) 922-5126 cydonline.org
DENISE AMBER LEE FOUNDATION Englewood, (941) 830-2035 deniseamberlee.org Executive director: Mark Lee Mission: To promote and support public safety through uniform training, standardized protocols, defined measurable outcomes, and technological advances to the 9-1-1 system.
Mission: The unified voice and guiding force for a vital downtown.
DRUG FREE AMERICA FOUNDATION St. Petersburg, (727) 828-0211 dfaf.org Executive director: Calvina Fay Mission: Committed to developing, promoting and sustaining national and international policies and laws that will reduce illegal drug use and drug addiction.
THE FAIR FOOD STANDARDS COUNCIL Sarasota, (941) 556-9128 fairfoodstandards.org Executive director: Laura Safer Espinoza Mission: Brings together workers, consumers, growers and corporate buyers in support of fair wages and humane labor standards in the agricultural industry.
FAMILY INTEGRITY TRAINING Bradenton, (941) 799-4975 100hour.org Executive director: Donald Pratt Mission: Assists the underprivileged, indigent, incarcerated or addicted in transitioning from dysfunctional lifestyles to healthy ones.
THE FIRST TEE OF SARASOTA MANATEE Sarasota, (941) 993-0046 thefirstteesarasotamanatee.org Executive director: Lexi McKenney Mission: To provide educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
FLORIDA HOUSE INSTITUTE Sarasota, (941) 924-2050 flhouse.org Executive director: John Lambie Mission: To be the go-to resource for sustainable living and learning.
FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCHES Boys Ranch, (800) 765-3797 youthranches.org