Florida Lottery Supports the Education Foundation of Sarasota County’s Work to Prepare Students for Life External Inbox News

The Giving Coast

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County has received a grant of $5,000 from the Florida Lottery (Lottery). Through the Lighting the Way to a Bright Future program grant, this grant will support the Education Foundation’s work to help low-income students prepare for college, career, and life. Thanks in part to this support from the Lottery, the Education Foundation will reach more low-income students and help them prepare for life after high school by: Opening a Student Success Center at Sarasota Military Academy, a free charter school near downtown Sarasota. Students can access comprehensive resources and relationships to prepare for life after graduation, including working one on one with a Student Success Coach to plan for life after graduation. Providing a Student Success Coach with deep connections to North Port High School and the surrounding community to meet students where they are and help them identify college and career pathways and prepare for life. Offering free SAT/ACT preparation workshops to low-income students at LaunchPad4U. The Lottery recognizes that while all Florida students can earn a Bright Futures Scholarship, many may need additional support to meet the criteria and prepare for post-secondary success—particularly students of low socio-economic backgrounds and aspiring first-generation college students. This year the Florida Lottery provided $50,000 to the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations to fund nine standout projects by local education foundations that “light the way” for thousands of students to earn a Bright Futures Scholarship for college and career certification programs throughout Florida, including Sarasota County. 

To learn more click here.

« View The Wednesday Mar 8, 2023 SRQ Daily Edition
« Back To SRQ Daily Archive

Read More

Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative Receives Grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County

Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative Receives Grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County

Nov 29, 2023

Neal Land and Neighborhoods Donates $10,000 to Barbara A. Harvey Elementary for Classroom Books

Neal Land and Neighborhoods Donates $10,000 to Barbara A. Harvey Elementary for Classroom Books

Nov 29, 2023

Non-Profit Resilient Retreat Recognizes Three Honorees on National Philanthropy Day

Non-Profit Resilient Retreat Recognizes Three Honorees on National Philanthropy Day

Nov 29, 2023

Temple Sinai Hosts Hands On Hanukkah Celebration

Temple Sinai Hosts Hands On Hanukkah Celebration

Barbie Heit | Nov 29, 2023