Literacy Council of Sarasota

Last night at Arts & Central after his final LCS Board of Directors meeting, we celebrated Liam Dingman for his three wonderful years on our Board as a STAR Youth Leader*! Many thanks, kudos, and congratulations Liam - we will miss you and wish you all the best as you head off to Harvard in the fall! 🤩
(* STAR Youth Leadership is a program of the Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties https://www.facebook.com/BGCSDC
Pictured from lower left: Liam Dingman (Secretary), David Bowman (Treasurer), Grier Ferguson (Director), Kari-Jo Koshes (Vice President), Tom Melville (Executive Director), & Laura Randall (President))

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A picture paints a thousand words of celebration, thanks, and appreciation for all the The Patterson Foundation and Community Foundation of Sarasota County's hard work and efforts with this year's Giving Challenge!

Tenth Giving Challenge Closes With 16.7 Million for Our Regions Nonprofits The numbers are in — and they are extraordinary.The 2026 Giving Challenge, the 10th hosted by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, has closed with $16.7 million raised for 751 nonprofits across Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties. More than 50,900 donors made nearly...

Thank you Community Foundation of Sarasota County team for this year's amazing Giving Challenge - we so appreciate your amazing generosity, impact, and results for the whole community!

The 2026 Giving Challenge has wrapped up, and we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all donors who contributed to the Literacy Council of Sarasota. Your generosity is directly impacting the lives of individuals striving to improve their literacy skills, from reading to their children to advancing in their careers. Although the challenge has concluded, there are still many ways to support our mission year-round. Consider becoming a volunteer tutor or making a donation to continue fostering literacy in our community. Together, we can create lasting change!
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💫 Thank You for Being the One Email from The Literacy Council of Sarasota The Giving Challenge is over, but the impact you made is just getting started.     The 2026 Giving Challenge has concluded — and because of donors like you,

The clock is ticking! ⏰ The 2026 Giving Challenge ends at noon today. Your donation will be matched 1:1, doubling the impact on adult learners in Sarasota County. With 1 in 5 adults lacking basic literacy skills, your support can help them gain essential skills to thrive. Don't miss this opportunity to show you care! Together, we can empower our community.
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⏰ Final Hours to Double Your Impact Email from The Literacy Council of Sarasota 1 in 5 adults in Sarasota County struggles with literacy. Your matched gift changes that — but only until noon.   This Is It - The Final Hours!   The 2026 G

The 2026 Giving Challenge is here! For the next 24 hours, your contributions to the Literacy Council of Sarasota will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $100. This means every unique donation can significantly impact adult learners, helping them gain essential skills. Join us in making a difference today!

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We’re Live — Be the One! Email from The Literacy Council of Sarasota See what's possible when a community invests in literacy. Then be part of it.   Today's the Day   The 2026 Giving Challenge is officially live — and for the

The Literacy Council of Sarasota is dedicated to transforming lives through education. With 1 in 5 adults lacking basic literacy skills, our mission is more critical than ever. During the upcoming Giving Challenge, your unique donation will be matched 1:1, doubling your impact! Join us in empowering over 300 adults weekly to achieve their educational goals. The challenge starts tomorrow at noon—be ready to make a difference!
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Tomorrow's the Day—When You Give, Your Gift Doubles! Email from The Literacy Council of Sarasota The Giving Challenge runs noon tomorrow through noon Thursday. Every dollar matched up to $100.   Literacy Matters Because  Opportunity Matters   It’s sho