By Jim Henry, Rotary Club of Sarasota Foundation
on January 31, 2017
in
Health, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Editor’s Note: Jim Henry is on the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Sarasota Foundation. The Foundation is a charitable arm of the Rotary Club of Sarasota with a mission to…
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By Jim Henry, Rotary Club of Sarasota Foundation
on January 31, 2017
in
Español.
Nota del editor: Jim Henry pertenece al Consejo Directivo del Rotary Club of Sarasota Foundation. La fundación es una rama caritativa del Rotary Club of Sarasota con la misión de ayudar a construir una mejor comunidad y…
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By Denise Roberts, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on October 21, 2016
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Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
When the Suncoast Campaign for Grade Level Reading says, “Come on over for breakfast,” we attract a crowd. On Thursday morning, more than 200 passionaries, possibilitarians, keepers of the library treasure chest, and other friends gathered at the Hyatt, clickers…
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By William Russell III, President and CEO, Sarasota Housing Authority
on October 18, 2016
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Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Editor’s Note: William Russell III is President and CEO of the Sarasota Housing Authority (SHA). SHA is embracing the opportunity to support families through key Campaign goals. On September 30, 2016, the Sarasota Housing Authority (SHA) was…
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By Pierrette Kelly, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on September 14, 2016
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Health.
We all agree that daily school attendance is one of the keys to a child’s success in school. But what happens to the 25 percent of children who experience vision problems? Poor vision can have a…
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By Pierrette Kelly, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on September 13, 2016
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Español.
Todos estamos de acuerdo con que la asistencia escolar diaria de un niño es una de las claves del éxito en la escuela. Pero, ¿qué ocurre al 25 por ciento de los niños que experimentan problemas de visión? Una mala…
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By Katherine Ward, Intern at Alta Vista Elementary's Summer Eagle Academy
on August 4, 2016
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Summer Learning.
A cheer erupted from my class as we told them they would all get to pick out their very own books to take home and read this summer through the generosity of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County,…
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By Pam Hawn, Executive Director of Hope Kids Community
on July 27, 2016
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Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
New books, clothing, health checkups and more are all part of getting ready to go back to school and start a new, productive year of learning. But for children in need in our region, none of these things…
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By Carson Oakes, Intern at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County
on June 20, 2016
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Summer Learning.
Forty-two thousand books, and the task to sort them for deserving kids. That’s what June 8 meant to me. Purchased through the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, I initially thought of all the…
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By Beth Duda, Director, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on March 4, 2016
in
Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Embracing Our Differences, a local nonprofit that uses the arts to create a better world, has participated in Read Across America’s celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday through an event they have hosted in our…
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