We recently concluded our fund-raising activities, and I'm happy and grateful to report that we achieved our goal and were able to award $120,000 this year. Our Royal Ride, Celebrity Classic, and Spring Fashion Show activities were all very successful and involved many wonderful volunteers. To each Foundation member, volunteer and event participant, we express our sincere appreciation.

    On April 6th we presented a check to Habitat for Humanity for $16,000 to sponsor a project to paint 12 homes over the next year.  The project is called “A Brush with Kindness,” and you will be hearing more about it over the next few months.  As always we will be looking for volunteers to “man those brushes”.

    We hosted our annual Grant Award Luncheon on April 12. Grants were awarded to 49 agencies and organizations totaling $120,000. It was a very rewarding experience to be able to make those awards to so many organizations that do so much good in our community, that help us "Make a Difference.”

  The PCF 2017 Grant Recipients 

American Association of University Women
Asolo Theatre, Inc. 
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County
The Center of Hope of South County
Child Protection Center, Inc.
Children First, Inc.
Community Haven for Adults & Children with Disabilities
Eagle’s Wings Counseling Center
Englewood Community Care Clinic, Inc.
Epilepsy Services of Southwest Florida, Inc. 
Face of Hope Foundation, Inc.
Family Network on Disabilities of Manasota/Sarasota, Inc.
Family Promise of South Sarasota County 
Florida Camp for Children & Youth with Diabetes, Inc.
Girl Scouts of Gulf Coast Florida
Good Samaritan Pharmacy & Health Services, Inc. 
Gulf Coast Heritage Association
Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County 
Hermitage Artist Retreat 
Instride Therapy
Laurel Civic Association, Inc.
Lemon Bay Garden Club
Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County 
Loveland Center, Inc.

Manasota SOLVE, Inc. Maternity Homes
Mental Health Community Centers, Inc.
Neuro Challenge Foundation
North Port Coalition for Homeless/Needy Children 
North Port Symphony
Our Mother’s House/Catholic Charities, D.O.V.
Rotary Futures College Resource Center 
Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center
South County Food Pantry 
Starfish Ministry of the Bridge Church
State College of FL Foundation
Teen Court of Sarasota, Inc.
Tidewell Hospice
Trinity Presbyterian Church 
Upside Down Foundation
Venice Area Mobile Meals, Inc.
Venice Area Pregnancy Care Center, Inc. 
Venice Art Center
Venice Chorale
Venice High School Project Graduation
Venice Nokomis United Methodist Child Care Center
The Venice Symphony 
Venice Theatre, Inc.
Venice Youth Boating Association
Wildlife Center of Venice 

In addition, two Special Recognition Memorial Grants were presented:
    Loveland Center, Inc. - To honor Dr. Charles (Bob) Ellis
    Venice Senior Center Dental Clinic - To honor Dr. Henry R. Dallam, Jr. 

2017-2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

DAY        DATE                                 EVENT                                      CHAIR(S)

Mon.      10/30/17       Annual Meeting (1:00 PM – Library)                Bob Hayden

Thurs.    11/16/17       Fall Frolic/Royal Ride Gala                       Bill & Jane Batchelder                                            
Wed. &      2/7/18       Celebrity Golf Classic Cocktail Party         Ron Noble
Thurs.        2/8/18       Celebrity Golf Classic & Awards Dinner     Ron Noble

Wed.        3/14/18       Fashion Show and Luncheon                     Sandy McGowan
Wed.        4/11/18       Grant Awards Luncheon                            Kathy Mason

Be sure to mark your calendar.  Remember, we welcome  volunteers and your ideas with open arms!!!!

Royal Ride Winners - May 2017

         Don Sexton & Stephanie Simpson                Gerry & Lin Gruber

    Looking for a way to meet people, make new friends? Join the PCF and offer to volunteer for one of our fundraising events by calling Maureen at the PCF office at 941-497-4826. Choose the Fall Frolic/Royal Ride (November 16, 2017), the Celebrity Golf Classic (February 7 & 8, 2018), the Fashion Show (March 14, 2018), or all three!

Many of you have taken the time to renew your PCF membership, and we want to thank you.  We’re also happy that so many of our members have joined us in our fund-raising events.  Check the website for pictures: www.plantationcommunityfoundation.org.
   

Spread the word about our Foundation and all that we do.  Please encourage your friends and neighbors to join us.  We “Make a Difference” in South Sarasota County!  It’s easy to join by stopping at the office or visiting our website.
   

Congratulations to Kathy Mason for winning the Membership Perks drawing for the Reflections in Gold gift certificate. Happy shopping, Kathy! 

April 13th was Jaye’s last day working in the office, and she will be missed.  

We all wish her a Happy Retirement.  Maureen will also be retiring in November, and we will be hiring office staff in October.  Carol Sprague will continue as our Events Manager.  If you know of someone with administrative skills who is looking for some rewarding part-time work, please let us know.

Office Hours

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.