Florida Winefest & Auction disperses funds to 18 local organizations
The Grants Award Presentation was held May 16 at the Community Foundation of Sarasota.
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Kayleigh Omang
| 6:35 p.m. May 16, 2018
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After four days and seven events from April 5 through April 8, the money raised from Florida Winefest & Auction was dispersed May 16 at the Grants Award Presentation, hosted at the Community Foundation of Sarasota.Â
Representatives from the organizations gathered to receive their funds and hear from each of the organizations. The representatives were given the opportunity to share a little bit of information about what they do before announcing the next recipien
In total, $160,300 was given out to local nonprofits. The funds and amounts for each organization were decided on by both a grants committee and the board.Â
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Florida Winefest & Auction Board President Sandy Loevner and Co-Event Coordinator Jan Crudele
Florida Winefest & Auction Board President Sandy Loevner introduces the program.
Teen Court Executive Director Heather Todd accepts the grant.
Parenting Matters Executive Director Katrina Bellemare talks about her organization.
Laurel Civic Association Executive Director Sandra Terry signs for the grant.
Hope Family Services Executive Director Laurel Lynch addresses the audience.
Just For Girls representative Ann Colonna reads the name of the next organization.
Turning Points Director of Development Margi Dawson talks about what Turning Points does for the community's homeless families.
Ashley Bower represented Volunteer Services of Manatee County.
Foundation for Dreams representative Lydia Gartner talks about the benefits camps have for kids.
SMART representative Melissa Spillenkothen gets her paperwork from Co-Event Coordinator Jan Crudele.
Chip Gaylor tells the audience that the Catlin Foundation is granting each organization an additional $1,500.
