Help Expand Opportunity Through Literacy

Every donation helps expand access to education, remove barriers to learning, and ensure more adults in our community have the tools they need to thrive.

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1 in 5 adults in Sarasota County lack basic literacy skills. We’re here to change that.

For many adults, barriers like work schedules, transportation, childcare, and cost make traditional education difficult to access. But literacy impacts nearly every part of life—from helping a child with homework, to speaking with a doctor, applying for a job, or communicating at work.

Thanks to the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust, your generosity can go twice as far.

Did You Know?

Your personal donation of $5-$500 may be eligible for matching funds through the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust!

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Learn More About the Impact of Literacy

Hear Caty’s story and see how the Literacy Council of Sarasota helped her move forward.

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What Literacy Makes Possible

Behind every statistic is a person. These are the voices of adult learners whose lives have been strengthened through the Literacy Council of Sarasota—at home, at work, and in the community.

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What You Make Possible

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$25

Helps low-income adults receive no-cost books and supplies.

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$50

Helps provide instructor materials for one year.

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$75

Helps keep mobile computer lab licenses & software updated.

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$100

Helps support professional training for volunteer tutors.

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Your Gift Opens New Possibilities

Your support provides free, flexible, judgment-free literacy instruction that helps adults:

Communicate confidently at work and at home
Navigate healthcare, forms, and everyday responsibilities
Qualify for better jobs and greater financial independence
Participate more fully in their families and community

Every learner’s progress creates a ripple effect—building confidence, strengthening families, and helping Sarasota thrive.

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Legacy Opportunities

Leave your mark on literacy

Whether you’re planning for retirement, looking for tax-efficient ways to give, or simply wanting to make a difference beyond your lifetime, we’re here to help you leave your mark on literacy in a way that fits your life and goals.

For legacy opportunities and gifts of stock or securities, please contact Tom Melville, Executive Director, at:

tmelville@sarasotaliteracy.org
(941) 955-0421

The Giving Partner, presented by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, inspires discovery and engagement of charitable causes in the greater Sarasota area. To view our Giving Partner profile, click here.