August 2025 News

Our Campaign Launched June 1: Your Gift. Their Future. United is the Way.

Carrying Less, Living More

Lessons from the Tetons.

There are moments in life when the climb feels too steep, the weight too heavy, and the fear too real. For me, that moment came in the Grand Tetons earlier this month. 

To read the full column in The Daily Sun, please click here.

Pictured: L to R: Angie, Britt, Leah at Holly Lake, Grand Tetons, Wyoming.

Celebrating Our Reading Buddy Volunteers

At Monday’s Reading Buddy Lunch, we were proud to recognize the incredible volunteers who make a lasting difference in the lives of our students through their time, patience, and encouragement.

Congratulations to our 2025 Reading Buddies of the Year: Jeannie Sifrit-Reed and Cate Peterson! Their dedication and love for helping children learn is truly inspiring.

Among the guests in attendance was Sarah Lehman of Frohlich, Gordon & Beeson Law Firm, who shared: “We also enjoyed a presentation by Mark Vianello, the Charlotte County Superintendent of Schools highlighting the powerful educational impact this program has on local students.”

A heartfelt thank you to all our Reading Buddies—you are changing lives, one reader at a time.

We’re sincerely grateful for the support of our corporate partners.

2025-2026

Charlotte Community Foundation, Charlotte County Board of Commissioners, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Florida Power & Light, Fifth Third Bank, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital,

The Patterson Foundation and Publix Super Markets

Mission: Mobilizing the power of our community so all can thrive