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The Season of Sharing initiative provides a trusted safety net for residents in Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto, and Charlotte counties.

Since 2000, the campaign has raised over $50 million to help more than 50,000 households with essentials like rent and utilities.

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County ensures 100% of donations go directly to families in need through a network of nonprofit partners.

The Patterson Foundation is matching community donations, contributing $100,000 for every $500,000 raised.

Headlines often capture the devastation of a crisis.

But what endures long after the emergency passes is how our community shows up for one another.

Last year around this time, headlines told the story of the devastation caused by hurricanes Helene and Milton

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