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Season of Sharing
SEASON OF SHARING: Families in crisis.
Every year since 2000, families on the verge of homelessness have been rescued by donations made to the Season of Sharing fund. The need is even greater this year. More families are in crisis due to the economic downturn.
You can help.
The money you give to the Season of Sharing fund goes to agencies that disburse funds on an emergency basis. This holiday season, the William G. & Marie Selby Foundation will match every donation, for the first $100,000 submitted this year. Please donate today.
You can help.
The money you give to the Season of Sharing fund goes to agencies that disburse funds on an emergency basis. This holiday season, the William G. & Marie Selby Foundation will match every donation, for the first $100,000 submitted this year. Please donate today.
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Season of Sharing: More headlines
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Mother dreams of career to support her family 17 hrs ago
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Pregnancy leads to her new life 12/31/2008
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Pregnancy leads to her new life 12/31/2008
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Pregnancy changed addict's life 12/30/2008
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Single mothers find a haven 12/28/2008
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Family desperate for medical help 12/25/2008
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Fighting an insidious ailment with determination and hope 12/21/2008
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Suddenly jobless, family faces foreclosure 12/18/2008
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For father of 5, just finding some work is a full-time job 12/14/2008
- Season of Sharing gets match on funds 12/11/2008
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A focus on family gives respite from a hard life picking produce 12/11/2008
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Blankets provide a gift of warmth to the homeless 12/9/2008
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After helping 5 children, they want to help more 12/7/2008
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A boost, and a fresh start in America 12/4/2008
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Counting her blessings 12/2/2008
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Countdown to a feast 11/28/2008
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Charity abounds in season of need 11/28/2008
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A dedicated volunteer gives back 11/27/2008
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How schools meet the holiday season 11/26/2008
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Charity seeks givers of gifts for seniors 11/26/2008
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Back on his feet, feeding those who aren't 11/25/2008
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Teens with history of hardship help others 11/24/2008
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New to needing help 11/23/2008
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Small army organizes food for the needy 11/22/2008
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Charities still in need of donations 11/22/2008
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What isn't in decline: Our need 11/20/2008
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Program offers a hand up to needy 8/30/2008
Donation information
Donations to the Season of Sharing Fund can be made at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County Web site.
You also may make donations by mail, payable to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, P.O. Box 49587, Sarasota, FL 34230-6587 by check or credit card.
Please contact the Community Foundation at 941-955-3000 for information or to request a credit card form. All donations are fully tax-deductible.
Season of Sharing columns
Editorials
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Neighbors in need 11/29/2008
Reader letters
- Want to help runaway youth? Spread the word 11/27/2008
- Charities need 1,500 pounds of fresh food 11/25/2008
- Colossal waste was rotten idea 11/25/2008
- Feed the hungry, not sports teams 11/11/2008
