Community Foundation of Sarasota County

Catholic Charities awarded BOOST grant

 

Sarasota--The Community Foundation of Sarasota County celebrated 30 years of service to the area with more than 300 guests on Thursday, November 19 at the organization’s facility.  Attendees enjoyed lovely appetizers and harp music, with the highlight of the evening being the announcement of the BOOST (Building Organizations’ Operational Strength Today) grant award recipients. 

 

The BOOST initiative provided $831,802 in grant money to 30 local non-profit organizations to help sustain core services that are essential to their mission, including ways to increase efficiencies, lower operating expenses, and increase revenues. There were a total of 104 applicants asking for a grant from the BOOST initiative.

 

Catholic Charities of Sarasota County was awarded a BOOST grant for $43,158 to hire a Volunteer Program Supervisor. The supervisor will expand the current service capacity of the agency by recruiting 40 new volunteers for seven key human service programs throughout the county. 

 

Catholic Charities is so very thankful to the Board and Selection Committee of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for the opportunity to sustain and expand the ability to serve the people in our community … what an incredible Thanksgiving gift!