Tuesday, January 28th, SRQ Magazine hosted the annual Giving Coast and Good Hero Philanthropic Awards Luncheon. Local nonprofits, foundations, corporate donors, individuals and civic leaders came together to celebrate the community's spirit of giving and recognize leaders in philanthropy. Attendees were invited to share their “giving wishes” on behalf of area nonprofits by writing their wishes on gift tags and hanging them for display on the SRQ Giving Wish Tree.

Walk a Teacher to Poland wishes to be in every high school in Sarasota County. To make this happen, reach out to Katherine Adams-Love (theoaksend@aol.com).

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County wishes for business professional and casual clothes for teen girls. To donate these items to Girls Inc. reach out to Jamie Kattrein (jamie@girlsincsrq.org).

Tidewell Foundation wishes to have 1 end of life doula training. To be a part of this initiative, reach out to Valerie Vitale (valerievitale@tidewellfoundation.org).

The Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota and Desoto Counties wishes for Club memberships for their organization so that every kid can be a Club kid. To fulfill this wish, reach out to Sarah Howe (showe@bgcsdc.org).

Take Stock in Children manatee wishes for more mentors for their students.. To help facilitate this wish, reach out to Michael Higley (michael@takestockmanatee.org).

As these organizations call on the community to fulfill their wishes, click on each organization to learn more and find ways to give back. The spirit of giving is for all who want to give back to our local community!