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Sarasota Charitable Register Don't leave charity behind with the holidays. Give your money or your time, but give. Click here to find out how. Pat Haire |
Some of our charities are nationally acclaimed, while others perform their heroic feats far from the limelight. Most have small but incredibly dedicated staffs, and nearly all count on volunteers to help them fulfill their noble missions. Many also add to the social life of our community through special events that raise funds-and fun-for their causes.
To help bring all these groups the attention and support they deserve, we've compiled the following register. We have included more than 100 charities in this listing. Each one accepts financial donations, and many need your time and talent as well. The listings include information about each group's mission, needs and major fundraising events.
We give heartfelt thanks to them all for improving our lives and our city, and we hope you'll agree that there's no better way to celebrate the season than by giving these selfless organizations our support.
Agape Flights
Mission statement: An independent Christian ministry that fights disease, poverty and illiteracy by serving missionaries in the Western Hemisphere, primarily in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Executive Director: Charles Gardner
Address: 7990 15th St. E.
Sarasota, FL 34243
Telephone: (941) 355-5099
Web site: www.agapeflights.com
Volunteer opportunities: Sort and package medicine and supplies, aircraft maintenance, computer entry, office work.
Main fundraising event: Missions Banquet
Date: Jan. 19, 2002
Location: First Baptist Church of Bradenton
Ticket price: $25/person
Contact telephone: (941) 355-5099
AIDS-Manasota, Inc.
Mission statement: Provide services to those infected or affected by HIV disease; to teach prevention and intervention techniques and optimize the quality of life.
Executive Director: Les Leighton
Address: 1844 17th St.
Sarasota, FL 34234
Telephone: (941) 954-6011
Web site: www.AIDSManasota.com
Volunteer opportunities: Peer counseling, massage therapy, office, fundraising, buddy and companion services, dinners, food delivery.
Main fundraising event: Red Ribbon Holiday Gala
Date: November 2002
Location: Michael's On East
Ticket price: $50/person
Event chairperson: Marcella Gilliland
Contact telephone: (941) 954-6011 and
(941) 371-7150
All Faiths Food Bank
Mission statement: Solicit warehouses, process and distribute food to non-profit agencies and churches offering hunger relief in Sarasota and DeSoto counties.
Executive Director: Daniel E. Dunn
Address: 717 Cattlemen Road
Sarasota, FL 34232
Telephone: (941) 379-6333
Web site: www.allfaithsfoodbank.org
Volunteer opportunities: Food sorters and events.
Main fundraising event: Taste of the Nation
Date: April 2002
Location: Phillippi Estate
Ticket price: $50/person
Event chairperson: Chef Paul Mattison and Margaret Fuesy
Contact telephone: (941) 379-6333
Alzheimer's Association
Mission statement: To enhance the quality of life of those affected by Alzheimer's and re-lated disorders through awareness, service, support and education.
Executive Director: A. Gwyneth Paget
Address: 1230 S. Tuttle Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34239
Telephone: (941) 365-8883
Volunteer opportunities: Gala committees.
Main fundraising event:
1) Memory Walk
2) A Night To Remember
Date:
1) October 2002
2) March 9, 2002
Ticket price:
1) Walkers receive pledges
2) TBA
Contact telephone: (941) 365-8883
American Cancer Society
Mission statement: Eliminate cancer as a major health problem through prevention, and diminishing suffering through research, education, advocacy and service.
Executive Director: Melinda Mudge
Address: 2100 S. Tamiami Trail
Venice, FL 34293
Telephone: (941) 497-4309
Web site: www.cancer.org
Volunteer opportunities: Office, fundraising committees and events.
Main fundraising event: Relay for Life
Date: Held annually
Location: Varies yearly
Ticket price: None
Event chairperson: Varies by location
Contact telephone: (941) 497-4309
American Heart Association
Mission statement: Reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
Executive director: Judy Brown
Address: 2975 Bee Ridge Road
Sarasota, FL 34239
Telephone: (941) 927-4997
Web site: www.americanheart.org
Volunteer opportunities: Heart Walk, Heart Ball, community advocacy.
Main fundraising event: 2002 Heart Walk; 2003 Heart Ball
Contact Telephone: (941) 927-4997
American Lung Association of Gulfcoast Florida
Mission statement: Promote lung health and ultimately conquer lung disease through education, research and advocacy.
Executive Director: Kimberly J. Titus
Address: 2201 Cantu Court, Suite 119
Sarasota, FL 34232
Telephone: (941) 377-5864
Web site: www.gulflung.org
Volunteer opportunities: School programs, special events and fund raising.
Main fundraising event: 02-02, The Oxygen Ball
Event chairperson: Dr. and Mrs. Kirk Voelker; Dr. and Mrs. Dean Hautamaki; Dr. and Mrs. Richard Aranibar
Contact telephone: (941) 377-5864
Animal Rescue Coalition
Mission statement: End the killing of adoptable cats and dogs in Sarasota County and promote and support programs involving beneficial relationships between people and companion animals.
Executive Director: Jaye Williams
Address: 47 S. Palm Ave., Suite 213
Sarasota, FL 34236
Telephone: (941) 957-1955
Web site: www.animalrescuecoalition.org
Volunteer opportunities: Events, office and clerical, feral cat colony programs.
Main fundraising event: Annual Gala
Date: Feb. 16, 2002
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Event chairperson: Lee Barsky, Penny Hill, John Karl and Bettina Von Walhof
Contact telephone: (941) 957-1955
Art Center Sarasota
Mission statement: Provide and stimulate focus on visual arts through education, workshops and exhibitions.
Executive Director: Lisa-Marie Confessore
Address: 707 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34236-4050
Telephone: (941) 365-2032
Web site: www.artsarasota.org
Volunteer opportunities: Answer phones, assist at openings, receptions.
Main fundraising event: 75th Anniversary Gala
Date: March 10, 2002
Location: Art Center Sarasota
Event chairperson: Linda Kauffmann
Contact telephone: (941) 365-2032
Asolo Theatre Company
Mission statement: Produce and present high-quality professional theater in a fiscally responsible manner for the community and to act as a training ground for FSU graduate students.
Executive Director: Howard J. Millman, producing artistic director
Address: 5555 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34235
Telephone: (941) 351-8000
Web site: www.asolo.org
Volunteer opportunities: Ushers, gift shop, administrative, special events.
Main fundraising event: Season Gala
Date: Jan. 12, 2002
Location: Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Ticket price: $250/person
Event chairperson: Margaret Wise and Jean Weidner
Contact telephone: (941) 351-9010, ext. 4704
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc.
Mission statement: Provide one-to-one mentoring to children throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Executive Director: Joy F. Mahler, president and CEO
Address: 2831 Ringling Blvd., Suite A-201
Sarasota, FL 34237
Telephone: (941) 331-4376
Web site: www.bbbs-suncoast.com
Volunteer opportunities: Adult volunteer mentors for children.
Main fundraising event: Bowl For Kids' Sake
Date: February and March 2002
Contact telephone: (941) 331-4376
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County
Mission statement: Help youth of all backgrounds, with special concerns for those from disadvantaged circumstances, develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens.
Executive Director: J. Mack Reid
Address: P.O. Box 4068
Sarasota, FL 34230-4068
Telephone: (941) 366-3911
Web site: www.boysandgirlsclubs.com
Volunteer opportunities: Call for specific opportunities.
Main fundraising event:
1) Steak & Steak
2) Dick Vitale Sports Night
Date:
1) Feb 7, 2002
2) April 23, 2002
Location:
1) Robarts Arena
2) Chelsea Center
Ticket price:
1) $150/person, $1,500/table
2) $175/person, $1,500/table
Event chairperson:
1) Jeff Botsford
2) John Perseo
Contact telephone: (941) 366-3911, ext. 21
Breast Health SarasotaMission statement: Provide mammograms for women unable to afford them.
Executive Director: Janet Hunter
Address: 2340 Shadow Oaks Road
Sarasota, FL 34240
Telephone: (941) 371-6798
Volunteer opportunities: Special fundraising events.
Main fundraising event: Ladies Luncheon
Date: Dec. 14, 2001
Location: Michael's On East
Ticket price: Range from $50-$75/person
Event chairperson: Janet Hunter and Roberta MacDonald
Contact telephone: (941) 371-6798
Camp Florida Fish Tales
Mission statement: A week-long, barrier-free wheelchair-acccessible camp for children with medical or physical disabilities.
Executive Director: Muffet Einwag
Address: 3220 Williamsburg St.
Sarasota, FL 34231
Telephone: (941) 921-9182
Web site: www.campflafishtales.com
Volunteer opportunities: Camp counselors.
Cardinal Mooney High School
Mission statement: Provide an excellent, values-based education in a small, family-oriented environment while emphasizing service to God and the community.
Executive Director: Sister Mary Lucia Haas, president
Address: 4171 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, FL 34232
Telephone: (941) 371-4917
Web site: www.cmhs-sarasota.org
Volunteer opportunities: Donation solicitation, ticket sales, mailings, computer entry, decorating, hospitality.
Main fundraising event: Dinner Auction/Car Drawing
Date: March 23, 2002
Location: Chelsea Center
Ticket price: $65/person
Event chairperson: Faith Pridmore
Contact telephone: (941) 379-2647
Cat Woman's Shelter, Inc.
Mission statement: No-kill, cageless animal shelter that takes in stray, abandoned and injured animals, places them for adoption or houses them for their lifetime.
Executive Director: Cathy Brand-Jacobs
Address: 2120 Princeton St.
Sarasota, FL 34237
Telephone: (941) 953-2280
Web site: www.catwomanshelter.org
Volunteer opportunities: Kennel, secretarial, fundraising, transportation.
Main fundraising event: Feline Fantasy Tea
Date: November 2002
Location: Private club
Ticket price: $30/person
Event chairperson: Jean Weidner
Contact telephone: (941) 953-2280
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc.
Mission statement: Provide direct services for, advocate on behalf of, and convene the people of Southwest Florida to ensure human dignity, enhance the quality of life for all people, and emulate the teachings of Jesus.
Executive Director: Peter Routsis-Arroyo, LCSW
Address: 1000 Pinebrook Road
Venice, FL 34292
Telephone: (941) 488-5581
Web site: www.catholiccharitiesdov.org
Volunteer opportunities: Call for specific opportunities.
Main fundraising event: Bishop's Annual Charity Ball
Date: Jan. 24, 2002
Location: Chelsea Center
Ticket price: $150/person
Event chairperson: Beverly Ryan and
Maria Desanto
Contact telephone: (941) 488-5581
Child Development Center
Mission statement: Provide prevention and early intervention services to young children and their families to prevent, reduce or eliminate conditions that interfere with healthy development.
Executive Director: Peter D. Howard, LCSW
Address: 4620 17th St.
Sarasota, FL 34235
Telephone: (941) 371-8820
Web site: www.cdc4kids.org
Volunteer opportunities: Call for specific opportunities.
Main fundraising event: Festival of Trees, Lights and Holiday Gifts
Date: First Friday of December, 2002
Location: Michael's On East
Ticket price: $125/person
Contact telephone: (941) 371-8820, ext. 26, Lisa Paulson
Child Protection Center Inc.
Mission statement: Prevent child abuse, protect and treat children and families affected by child abuse.
Executive Director: Ginna Downing, M.S., C.F.L.E.
Address: 1750 17th St., Building L
Sarasota, FL 34234
Telephone: (941) 365-1277
Volunteer opportunities: Supervise court-ordered visits between non-custodial parents and children, fundraising events.
Main fundraising event: Sarasota Comedy Festival (with United Way)
Date: November 2002
Location: Venues throughout Sarasota
Event chairperson: Dan Chappie
Children First, Inc.
Mission statement: Strengthen children and families by improving the quality of their lives through a comprehensive approach to development, education, health and well-being.
Executive Director: Philip D. Tavill
Address: 1723 N. Orange Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34234
Telephone: (941) 953-3877
Web site: www.childrenfirst.net
Volunteer opportunities: Call Hope Kinney, Program Director, at (941) 953-3877 for specific opportunities.
Main fundraising event: Children First Celebration
Date: Feb. 15-23, 2002
Location: Nine events throughout Sarasota County
Ticket price: Range from $10-$100/person
Event chairperson: Committee chaired
Contact telephone: (941) 953-3877, ext. 327 (Josephine Pompey)
Children's Haven and Adult Community Services, Inc.
Mission statement: Support children, teens and adults with disabilities through education, occupational training, skill training, employment services and community living programs.
Executive Director: Peggy J. Connell
Address: 4405 DeSoto Road
Sarasota, FL 34235
Telephone: (941) 355-8808
Web site: www.chachaven.com
Volunteer opportunities: Selby pre-school, plant nursery, administration, group homes.
Main fundraising event: First Annual "Art Auction"
Date: March 17, 2002
Location: Asolo Theatre
Ticket price: $50/person
Event chairperson: Ryan Stoyles
Contact telephone: (941) 355-8808, ext. 210
Circus Sarasota
Mission statement: Represent the circus arts at the highest level through performance, education and integrated arts programming.
Executive Director: Pedro Reis
Address: P.O. Box 18636
Sarasota, FL 34276
Telephone: (941) 355-9335
Web site: www.circussarasota.org
Volunteer opportunities: Ushers, administrative office, box office and more.
Main fundraising event: First Annual "The Art of Circus" Gala
Date: Oct. 26, 2001
Location: Under the Big Top at Tuttle and Ringling Avenues
Ticket price: $150-$250/person
Event chairperson: Ron Carter, Janet Hunter
Contact telephone: (941) 371-6798, Janet Hunter
Coastal Recovery Centers Inc.
Mission statement: Offer affordable behavioral healthcare which exceeds customer expectation for quality, availability and satisfaction.
Executive Director: Dr. Christine Cauffield
Address: 3830 Bee Ridge Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
Telephone: (941) 927-8900
Volunteer opportunities: Call for specific opportunities.
Main fundraising event: "The Race is On" (for youth at risk)
Date: Dec. 7, 2001
Location: Chelsea Center
Ticket price: Corporate and individual
sponsorships are available
Event chairperson: Sue Binns (Honorary chairs Secretary of State Katherine E. Harris and Anders Ebbeson)
Contact telephone: (941) 927-8900
Community AIDS Network, Inc.
Mission statement: Provide a continuum of medical, social and educational services essential to the health and well-being of those infected with HIV disease, and to enhance public awareness and prevention of HIV.
Executive Director: Susan Terry, president and CEO
Address: 1231 N. Tuttle Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34237
Telephone: (941) 366-0134
Web site: www.cccsarasota.com
Volunteer opportunities: Anonymous testing and counseling.
Main fundraising event:
1) C.A.N. Dance
2) Cabaret 2002
Date:
1) October 2002
2) April 8, 2002
Location:
1) The Chelsea Center
2) Asolo Theatre
Ticket price: 1) $125 2) $100
Event chairperson: 1)
Stephen Sieg
2) Carolyn Michel
Contact telephone:
1) (941) 366-0461, Mary Cornelius
2) (941) 388-1576
Community Video Archives (CVA)
Mission statement: Record and preserve a living history of the community.
Executive Director: Annette Scherman, president
Address: 1235 S. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34239
Telephone: (941) 365-7052
Volunteer opportunities: Everyone in this organization is a volunteer, except for professional video producers, who are paid per project.
Main fundraising event: Annual Hall of Fame Luncheon
Date: April 10, 2002
Location: Michael's On East Ballroom
Ticket price: $40/person; sponsorship tables also available
Event chairperson: Roberta Palmer Hamilton
Contact telephone: (941) 365-7052
Crowley Museum and Nature Center
Mission statement: Preserve a natural site where today's and tomorrow's generations learn about, appreciate and enjoy the environment and cultural history of the rural Gulf coast of Florida.
Executive Director: Debbie Dixon
Address: 16405 Myakka Road
Sarasota, FL 34240
Telephone: (941) 322-1000
Web site: www.crowleymuseumnaturectr.org
Volunteer opportunities: Land and building maintenance, office, computer admissions, trail guides, school programs.
Main fundraising event: Starry Nite
Date: Jan. 19, 2002
Location: Crowley Museum and Nature Center
Event chairperson: Pat Schlesinger
Contact telephone: (941) 322-1000
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation