Do you support organizations that help protect the environment and our fisheries but can’t seem to find the time to get involved by volunteering or participating in events? You can help fund the efforts of these organizations during the 2024 Giving Challenge being held April 8-9. During the 24-hour event, donations will be matched, so a $100 donation provides $200 to support the nonprofit’s efforts. While there are many worthy organizations to choose from, let me suggest three local nonprofits whose work has had a significant impact on the health of the Suncoast and Sarasota Bay. Suncoast Waterkeeper, Oyster River Ecology and Sarasota Bay Watch, while having different missions, all support the health of our local estuaries.
The Giving Challenge is a 24-hour online giving opportunity that connects about 700 nonprofit organizations with passionate donors and community members to support diverse causes and create enduring impacts in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties.
Since 2012, the Giving Challenge has provided more than $75 million in unrestricted funding over eight challenges.
Your donations during the Giving Challenge can transform nonprofit organizations through meaningful relationships and partnerships, all while strengthening their potential reach.
The Giving Challenge is hosted by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, with giving matched by The Patterson Foundation. Keep up with the latest on social media with #GivingChallenge2024 and #BeTheOne.
To learn more, visit the Community Foundation of Sarasota County website or call 941-556-7171.
These nonprofits support the important work being done in the region and deserve the support of every citizen who appreciates the natural world which supports the local economy.
