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Homeless Grow in Number, According to PIT Report

An annual census on homelessness in the region shows the number of individuals and families without homes has gone up in Sarasota and Manatee counties even as the issue elevated to become  the high-profile social problem in the region. 

The 2016 Homeless Point-in-Time Community Report, released by the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness, shows the number of people identified as homeless jumping from 1,198 in 2015 to 1,468 this year, an increase of 270. Manatee County has 201 more homeless people this year and Sarasota County had 69 more, according to the report.

The population that remains our biggest challenge is the adult population without children, which represent 92 percent of the homeless counted—individuals, couples, unaccompanied older youth and the elderly,” writes Leslie Loveless, Suncoast Partnership executive director, in an executive summary. “Services for this demographic are more fragmented and less intensive. Within that group are over 311 chronically homeless individuals.”

The report shows that while homeless declined from 2009 through 2012, it has increased each year since 2013, when the census identified 1,049 homeless  persons.

The numbers are based on the annual Point-In-Time Homeless Census conducted on the night of Jan. 25, coinciding with a national annual census of homeless people conducted nationwide.


Mark Pritchett named as Gulf Coast Community Foundation President and CEO

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Gulf Coast Community Foundation announced this morning that Mark Pritchett has been promoted as president and CEO. Pritchett, who previously served as senior vice president for Community Investment, succeeds Teri Hansen, who left the Foundation earlier this year to lead the Barancik Foundation.

The appointment comes after a five-month search. “After a comprehensive, nationwide search, the Board identified Mark Pritchett as the best leader to advance Gulf Coast’s mission of transforming our region, together with our donors, through bold and proactive philanthropy,” said Ben Hanan, Gulf Coast Board Chair.

Pritchett has served since 2008 and has been closely involved with numerous high-profile initiatives, among them the installation of TechActive classrooms in Sarasota County middle schools.


Giving Challenge Raises $6.67 Million For Southwest Florida Nonprofits

The Giving Challenge raised a total of $6,674,839 through 36,417 gifts made between the start of the event at noon on Tuesday and the end at noon today. That more than doubles the total raised during the last Challenge, held in May 2014.


Giving Challenge Passes 2014's $3.12-Million Take With Hours Still Left on the Clock

At 9:04am, donations to The Giving Challenge exceeded $3.12 million, the amount raised in last year's challenge. The donations came from 28,200 gifts of as little as $25. The 24-hour philanthropy event... More »


The Giving Challenge Raises $940,000-Plus in First Hour

The Giving Challenge in its first hour racked up $945,992 for the 449 nonprofits participating in the giving event for 2015. That comes from some 7,228 gifts and puts the Challenge well on pace to surpass... More »


Girls Inc. Starts Search for New Executive

Robin Rose announced today she will retire as executive driector of Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County for family reasons. The organization has started a national search for a new executive. Girls... More »


Teri Hansen Leaving Gulf Coast Community Foundation

The Gulf Coast COmmuntiy Foundation today announced Teri A. Hansen, CEO and president, will leave her position at the end of Juine. Hansen will now head the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation. Full... More »


Selby Gardens Names Jennifer Rominiecki As President, CEO

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens has named Jennifer Rominiecki, an executive administrator with the New York Botanical Garden.  "I am honored to join this dynamic organization as it prepares... More »


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