At Making An Impact, we do more than provide information; we deliver a lifeline when it matters most.

Our Disaster Preparedness & Recovery Resource Guide is a trusted tool that helps Sarasota and Manatee County residents prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters. It brings together verified, critical resources such as evacuation planning, emergency contacts, housing, food, healthcare, and recovery support, conveniently provided all in one place, so people know exactly where to turn in a crisis.

When Hurricane Ian struck, our guides were used by residents, FEMA, emergency management agencies, and local nonprofits to navigate uncertainty and quickly connect people with help. In moments like these, access to accurate, up-to-date information isn’t just helpful, it can change outcomes.

But need doesn’t begin or end with a disaster.

Every day, individuals and families across Sarasota and Manatee counties face challenges in accessing basic needs such as food, housing, and healthcare. That’s why our Basic Needs and Disaster Recovery Guides are available in print and through an easy-to-use, searchable online platform accessible 24/7 and in multiple languages, ensuring no one is left without direction when they need it most.

The greatest barrier to getting help is often not the lack of services; it’s not knowing how to access them.

That’s where you come in.

Your donation ensures these vital resources remain current, accessible, and widely distributed, before, during, and after the storm. It allows us to expand our reach, maintain accuracy, and respond when our community needs us most.

In times of uncertainty, information provides guidance, stability, and a path forward.

When the power goes out, information is a lifeline….and you help deliver it.

Please consider making a gift today. Your support connects people to the help they need when it matters most.

Donate today.