In honor of this month’s philanthropy issue, we invited readers to share photos of Good Deeds, Local Heroes, and Community Involvement. Welcome to a treasure trove of positivity!
PGT Innovations volunteers Errol Sackett, Christy Sackett, Casey Pope, Stephanie Chen and Hong Chen rehab the playground at the Sunshine Education Academy, operated by Sky Family YMCA.
The Fischer family sports masks that help reduce risk during Covid-19 and flu season, courtesy of JoshProvides Epilepsy Assistance Foundation.
Damien gets a temperature check from Venesha Graham as he enters the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club.
Heightened safety efforts during Covid-19 enable the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County to continue providing academic programs that help local youth stay on track.
During Covid-19, Natalie Tilton has been focusing on fostering for the Humane Society of Sarasota County. From September to November, she welcomed a family of 9 lab mix puppies and their mother into her home (and car!). After weaning, all the puppies were adopted out from HSSC, while their mother received treatment for heartworms.
With help from Doug Staley, Executive Director of the Child Protection Center, Karen and Michael Valentino deliver a donation of child-sized weighted blankets that will be used to soothe and comfort kids traumatized by child abuse.
Tidewell Volunteer Coordinator Marion Stenz helps with childcare so a nurse colleague can go to work.
Music Therapist Michael Russo — safely distanced outside the window — plays music for residents at an assisted living facility.
Want to be in on the fun? Next month’s theme is: Weddings, Milestones, And Celebrations
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