The milestone triggered an additional $100,000 contribution from The Patterson Foundation

The milestone has sparked an additional $100,000 contribution to the campaign from The Patterson Foundation

Since 2013, the foundation has supported the Campaign’s efforts to promote early school success in more than 300 communities

Additional $100,000 contributions will be made each time the community raises $500,000 to support people on the verge of homelessness

Rich Harwood will give keynote speeches in Manatee and Sarasota counties, kicking off a series of book circles to discuss his new book “Stepping Forward”

The Bay has raised $8 million total to fund nearly one-third of Phase 1 of the new public park along Sarasota’s bayfront

The commitment will support NetHope’s efforts to bring connectivity and power to areas in the Bahamas impacted by Hurricane Dorian

The contribution will support medium- to long-term recovery efforts for Hurricane Dorian

Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties recognized for work in supporting early school success

The investment will both catalyze and strengthen The Bay’s commitment to excellence in transforming Sarasota’s bayfront

The contribution will strengthen CDP’s support for medium- and long-term recovery efforts following Tropical Cyclone Idai and other international disasters

The initiative focuses on informing and encouraging communities to be a part of the solution to relevant social issues

The Foundation matched contributions made toward the startup costs of plans developed by each nonprofit participating in its Margin & Mission Ignition initiative

Hannah Saeger Karnei will contribute to initiatives strengthening people, organizations, and communities

DeSoto joins Charlotte, Manatee, and Sarasota counties in the regional effort to promote reading proficiency for children