Surprise Grants on Giving Tuesday

Coconut Telegraph

On Giving Tuesday, Ray Baden and staff members of Manatee Community Foundation surprised local nonprofits with grant awards of $10,000 each. Altogether, $100,000 was distributed to organizations including Turning Points, Visible Men Academy, Just for Girls, Salvation Army of Manatee County, South Florida Museum, Family Partnership Center, Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County, and Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee County. Baden also designated $10,000 to the Season of Sharing campaign for Manatee County to prevent homelessness for local families. Ray hopes his giving will inspire others. $400,000 has now been awarded through the generosity of Sara and Ray Baden and through Manatee Community Foundation. 

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