DONATE

Sally and Sam Shapiro

In Loving Memory

Community Foundation

BY BRITTANY MATTIE | SRQ DAILY WEDNESDAY PHILANTHROPY EDITION | WEDNESDAY JUL 25, 2018

The Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center, the “Campus of Caring,” provides quality, accessible facilities and resources for the local human services nonprofit sector. CEO and Executive Director of GSHSC Kameron Hodgens, recently created a special fund at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County called the Sally and Sam Shapiro Memorial Fund—established to honor the late couple’s long standing commitment to philanthropy and involvement in our community.

In 2013, the Shapiros provided the lead gift to construct a new medical facility for the Health Department’s children’s services on our campus, inspired by Mrs. Shapiro’s love for babies and children. “Their family’s legacy continues as Mr. Shapiro’s son Tom serves on our board and is the chair of our Buildings and Grounds committee,” says Hodgens. “When Mr. Shapiro passed away in February, we received many donations from across the country in his memory. Those gifts, combined with donations from Tom and from our Giving Challenge results, are seeding the Shapiro Memorial Fund.” Those dollars have since been turned into a grant opportunity for each of the 17 nonprofit health and human services agencies on campus that help low-income and at-risk adults, children and families. Each fiscal year, they can apply for up to $1,000 for a program or need to benefit staff and/or clients who work at or are served at the GSHSC.

“Naming this collective, collaborative fund that is distributed equally to each of our campus agencies annually seemed like the perfect way to honor Mr. Shapiro’s esteemed legacy and his passion not only to our mission, but for nonprofits who work very hard every day to improve the lives of those most in need.”

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is proud to partner with SRQ Media Group to highlight stories about community impact powered by philanthropy in our region, thanks to the support of donors and our local nonprofit partners. The Community Foundation is a public charity founded in 1979 by the Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council as a resource for caring individuals and the causes they support, enabling them to make a charitable impact on the community.

Read original article here.

footer-top-stripes-separator
Cloud
Cloud

Direct
Impact

left quote

The staff at Glasser/Schoenbaum have done a great job of connecting the many organizations on campus and creating a space that sparks collaboration. This sense of community extends to staff and clients alike, helping to break down barriers and leading to innovative ways to serve the community as a whole.

right quote
Katie Becker Executive Director Parenting Matters
left quote

Real estate is one of the greatest costs in a business budget. Our partnership with The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center allows more money to go towards our mission. And what better place to house our office than on a campus with nineteen other outreach agencies.

right quote
Janet Kahn Executive Director Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County
left quote

As a small organization with a staff of two, employee safety was a big consideration when we were looking for office space. We did not want our employees to be in a place where they were alone. Being on the GSHSC campus has been great because there is a whole community of like-minded professionals.

right quote
Svetlana Kaminsky Executive Director Children's Guardian Fund
footer-bottom-stripes-separator
Learn More

News

Newsletters

Peruse our newsletter archive below. Sign up here to receive our monthly newsletters, with information about the campus and the community:
Read Post

Innovating Resilience

On July 27th we had coordinators Thomas Fairley and Melissa Ehrhardt come to the campus to talk with staff about their work with The American Red Cross and their new […]
Read Post

Ageless Care

The Campus of Caring has been bustling with summer events! In June, we had the privilege of hosting GS Connects events, featuring organizations dedicated to supporting individuals at different stages […]
Read Post

May Connections

May was a busy month here on the Campus of Caring as we threw two GS Connects events to connect our agencies with resources in Sarasota and prepare for the […]
Read Post
Connect with us image

Connect with
Us

We appreciate your interest in our campus and the organizations that provide services here. Please make a selection below to connect with the best department. Together, we can make a difference on our community and beyond!
cloud
cloud
footer left cloud
footer left bird
footer right bird
footer right cloud
footer houses
© 2017–2023 The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center. All Rights Reserved. | Sitemap
All donations are made to The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation), and are tax deductible as provided by law. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Our Registration is #CH1216. 100% of your contribution goes to support The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center, Inc. EIN 59-2707877