Pictured: Jacob Stone (left) with Executive Publisher, Wes Roberts. Photo by Daniel Wagner, Wagner Visuals.

Each year, SRQ Media invites the community to nominate individuals with hearts of giving who have made a significant impact with local nonprofit organizations—from volunteers and board members to individual staff members and donors. This year, attendees were thrilled to be together as we recognized these individuals at our annual Giving Coast and Good Hero Awards luncheon and panel discussion on December 10 at Michael’s on East in Sarasota. In the coming weeks, we are happy to feature each of the ten honorees in our Wednesday Philanthropic edition of SRQ Daily.

Today, we are recognizing Jacob Stone, a very dedicated volunteer who spends two to three days weekly with Manatee County Habitat for Humanity's construction site helping to build homes for families in need. While he specializes in laying floors in a home's interior, his nominator says that he’s just as ready to jump in with roofing or whatever else is needed. Beyond the job site, Jacob plays a big role in helping with administrative projects, including Manatee Habitat's 30th Anniversary Celebration event. He tirelessly pursues sponsorships on the organization's behalf, helping secure the critical funding needed to build the homes. Congratulations Jacob! 

Pictured: Jacob Stone (left) with Executive Publisher, Wes Roberts. Photo by Daniel Wagner, Wagner Visuals.