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.

SRQ Strong wishes to implement Autistic Spectrum Disorder classroom at Gulf Gate Elementary. To help facilitate this wish, reach out to them (sarasotastrong@gmail.com).

The Sarasota Players wishes for scholarships for student partnerships. To help facilitate this wish, reach out to Amanda Heisey (AmandaH@theplayers.org).

Friends of Sarasota County History Center wishes to gain members to spread the stories of our Sarasota County history. To become a member visit their website.

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee wishes for 5 scholarships for Camp Yonnie, a brand new Jewish day camp. To help them meet their goal connect with Ellen Biddle (ebiddle@jfedsrq.org).

Community Harvest SRQ wishes to have more school children visit their farms and learn about and take part in gleaning produce. To facilitate this wish, reach out to them (info@communityharvestsrq.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!