Your Guide to 238 Great Causes

Each organization in our register holds a 501(c)3 designation and is locally headquartered. Additionally, most hold public fund raisers that invite the community to have some fun while supporting a cause. (For a schedule of the season’s biggest nonprofit events, see our social calendar.) And of course, in addition to financial contributions, many of these organizations rely on volunteers to carry out their missions. Here you’ll find ways you can do your part.

Agape Flights 
100 Airport Ave., Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-0990
www.agapeflights.com
Interdenominational Christian ministry and resource center for missionary families, providing weekly flights for mail and critical and emergency supplies, short-term volunteer teams, distribution of medical and other ministry supplies. Executive director: Charles Gardner Mission statement: To share the good news of Jesus Christ and serve missionaries in the Caribbean and beyond, all to the glory of God. Volunteer opportunities: Sort mail, package medicine and donated supplies, aircraft and facility maintenance, computer entry, office work, Web page design.

All Children’s
Hospital Guild
of Sarasota and Manatee
4865 48th St. W., Suite 912, Bradenton, FL 34210
(941) 400-1499
www.achgsarasotamanatee.org
President: Neil Fleet Mission statement: To enhance the availability of services and quality of care for the children of Sarasota and Manatee counties through fund raising and community awareness for All Children’s Specialty Care Centers of Sarasota and Manatee and All Children’s Hospital of St. Petersburg. Volunteer opportunities: Visit Web site or call for information.

All Faiths Food Bank
8171 Blaikie Court,
Sarasota, FL 34240  
(941) 379-6333
www.allfaithsfoodbank.org
Solicits, warehouses,
processes and distributes food to nonprofit agency partners offering hunger relief. Executive director: Daniel E. Dunn
Mission statement: To feed those in need, reduce food waste and educate the community about hunger and nutrition. Volunteer opportunities: Sorters
and events.
All-Star Children’s Foundation
15 Paradise Plaza, Suite 335, Sarasota, FL 34242
(941) 312-9049
www.allstarchildrensfoundation.org
Executive director: Kim Weinberg Mission statement: To break the cycle of child abuse, neglect and abandonment.

ALSO Out Youth
1470 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 951-2576
www.alsoyouth.org
A drop-in center, outreach support groups, HIV education, youth speak-out panel and diversity training. Executive director: Candace Sorensen Mission statement: To promote the health and safety of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, intersex and questioning youth. Volunteer opportunities: Support group facilitators, office work, special events, program presenters.

Alzheimer’s Association
Florida Gulf Coast Chapter
1230 S. Tuttle Ave.,
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 365-8883
www.alz.org/flgulfcoast
Executive director: Gloria J.T. Smith Mission statement: To provide a support system for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease through patient and family services, education, advocacy and research. Volunteer opportunities: Special events committees, support group facilitation, leadership council, office support and special projects.

American Cancer Society
Sarasota Unit
2801 Fruitville Road, Suite 250, Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 328-3754; (800) ACS-2345
www.cancer.org
Executive director: Cynthia Dunlap Mission statement: To eliminate cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Volunteer opportunities: Road to Recovery coordinator, community outreach, drivers, health fair, event planning, speakers, advocacy, early detection and prevention education, office.

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
1107 Blue Heron Blvd. N.,
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
(941) 929-5051
www.americanheart.org
Regional director: Julie Johnston Mission statement: To build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Volunteer opportunities: Heart Walk, Go Red for Women Luncheon, spokespeople.