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June 11, 2019
Generation GIV, the inaugural young professional’s giving circle of Children First, presented our award-winning Families First Institute with a check for $5,000 on May 15 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing. The funds will support a ‘Positive Solutions for Families’ class.
Launched in 2018, Generation GIV focuses on young professionals who have a desire to change lives [...]
April 10, 2019
As colorful as the ballroom was, nothing compared to the shades of love that filled it at the Fairytale Ball on April 6. Thank you for sharing this enchanted evening with us.
Because of your support, children in our program will have access to the highest quality early education, their families will have the opportunity to continue their education or work, and many [...]
April 1, 2019
On March 27th, a group from the Sarasota-Manatee Chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women attended a “Lunch & Learn” at Children First’s Marieb Early Learning Center. NCJW member and Children First Forever Ambassador Norma Cohen welcomed the group and spoke from her heart about why Children First is important to her.
Vice President of Philanthropy Jessica Rogers introduced everyone [...]
March 7, 2019
Children First was honored to be recognized as the 2019 Nonprofit of the Year at the 14th annual WEDU Be More Awards. As recipient of the Be More Unstoppable Award, Children First was chosen from a field of the Tampa Bay area’s most esteemed organizations. WEDU notes that the award is the most coveted and [...]
October 8, 2018
As of mid-day on Monday, October 8 Sarasota County is NOT under a hurricane or tropical storm watch or warning.
Children First’s policy is to follow the Sarasota County School’s closure schedule.
If the Sarasota County Schools close, Children First closes all of its sites.
If there is localized flooding, Children First may close sites on a site [...]
July 18, 2018
Just in time for the HotelPlanner Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival Kickoff, Powerboat P1 CEO, Azam Rangoonwala and Scott Free Racing team member Kim Kildahl paid a special visit to some of our preschoolers! They read to the children and taught them about boats before heading outside to see Scott free Racing’s Boatfloater powerboat.
This was [...]
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Tonight at 9pm, join Children First and other area nonprofits as we share the many ways we have pivoted to continue moving our missions forward throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear from CEO Philip Tavill and other nonprofits leaders as we celebrate our incredible community together! #WEDUBeMore
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Today is the day! Join us at 12pm for the 2021 Unity Awards where CEO Philip Tavill is being honored for his contributions to our community alongside former Board Member and long-time supporter Trevor Harvey. ![]()
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Click here to watch the event live! Registration is not required to view: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlyWFYYqDjo&feature=youtu.be
'The earlier the investment, the greater the return.' Thank you to Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation for your incredible, continued support of our children and families and to the Herald-Tribune Media Group for sharing the news in today's edition!
For Barancik Foundation, a new round of community support
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“Addressing the systemic issues that impact generations of families requires sustained focus,” Barancik CEO Teri A Hansen said.
We are so proud to share with you a special feature about Children First, Board Chair Katherine Martucci, and CEO Philip Tavill that has been printed in SRQ Magazine’s February edition in honor of both our agency’s 60th and Philip’s 25th anniversaries! issuu.com/srqme/docs/srqfeb21_tributetobusiness/s/11670547![]()
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Tribute to Business highlights local luminaries who work hard to create economic opportunities on the Gulf Coast of Florida, and we are proud to share the incredible commitment to our mission shown by each and every staff member, board member, volunteer, and supporter who has helped us to reach these major milestones.![]()
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We encourage you to read about our long history within the community and share it with your loved ones as a proud Children First Ambassador and member of our Children First Family!
Roses are red, violets are blue, in celebration of this special day, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to you!![]()
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Although 2020 was an incredibly difficult year, your support helped us to start 2021, and our 60th anniversary, with positivity, hope, and celebration.![]()
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Thank you for always being there for the children and families we serve. We couldn't do it without you. Happy Valentine's Day from your Children First Family!
