Making An Impact, a community-focused nonprofit dedicated to making a positive change by empowering those in need with information on local resources, has received two grants totaling $3,420 from the Jerome and Lillian Barnett and Charlotte P. Graver Funds at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. The funds will support strategic planning initiatives to further the organization’s mission. The grant provides Making An Impact with the financial support needed to comprehensively review its current programs and services and develop a strategic plan for future growth and expansion. This planning process will include gathering input from volunteers, community partners, and other stakeholders. It will help ensure that Making An Impact is well-positioned to continue making a positive impact in the community. For more information on Making An Impact and their work in the community, visit their website at www.Making-An-Impact.org.