I never even knew there was a Head Start program for migrant workers in Myakka City. Then my friend Betsy Plante asked if we would come take pictures for her and her group. Betsy is a co-founder of The Blessing Bags Project in Bradenton, FL. Their mission is to “provideContinue Reading
Friends of Manatee County Animal Services (FoMCAS) is asking that you BE THE ONE to help them continue to help the animals at Manatee County Animal Services Animal Shelter. Giving Challenge From Noon Tuesday, April 28th to noon Wednesday, April 29, Friends of Manatee County Animal Services is asking youContinue Reading
When people need essential items, volunteers and donors are essential workers. At The Blessing Bags Project, nothing stops the work Betsy Plante and her team do for the Bradenton community, no matter the circumstances. Each day, The Blessing Bags Project crew answers the call and listens to the needs ofContinue Reading
From their Facebook Page We hope everyone is staying safe during this self-isolation. As many of you know Streets of Paradise has continued to feed our homeless friends and our move-ins for our formerly homeless friends. All of this, of course, is being done in compliance with social distancing protocol.Continue Reading
More than 1,800 children have a mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast. However, during these uncertain times, their routines of walking on the beach, playing at the park, watching a movie or just hanging out have changed. Going digital amid COVID-19 pandemic Jeanie Baik, Vice PresidentContinue Reading
Hunger’s End of Manatee County is open to serve our downtown friends and families! We are doing things a little differently by following CDC guidelines while still being there to meet the needs of our families. Open to Serve with a few changes We are still serving Monday night mealsContinue Reading
During these difficult times, it is a ray of hope to see people helping others.
I recently came across a fundraiser that piqued my interest when I realized it involved item-purging and dogs, two distinct loves of my life.
Streets of Paradise (SoP) is currently seeking donations. For those unfamiliar with the organization, Streets of Paradise is a registered 501(c)(3) which primarily serves Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
The 11th Annual Tidewell Hospice Signature Luncheon to benefit Tidewell Hospice will take place Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at The Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota, Florida. The keynote speaker will be Melissa Gilbert, actress best known for her role as Laura Ingalls Wilder on the hit show Little House on the Prairie.
I have attended many galas and fundraisers over the years! I have to say that this year’s “Party Under the Stars” was one of the best that I have ever gone to. The entire evening was superb.