State College of Florida Foundation, Inc.

Today, our staff spotlight is Diane Karau!

She serves as our Database Coordinator and always works diligently behind the scenes to provide us with the most up-to-date information.

Let's Fill Those Backpacks! ✂️ 📓✏️

SCF is hosting its 2nd annual Maverick's Backpacks & Brunch on Saturday, July 27!
We want to fill 1,000 backpacks with school supplies for Manatee and Sarasota County school students.

👉Visit the link below to donate!
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🍉🌱 Just like watermelon seeds sprout and grow into something wonderful, our donors plant the seeds of opportunity that bloom into student success. Each contribution nurtures a SCF student! 🌟📚

State College of Florida Foundation, Inc. Linktr.ee/scffoundation We connect donors passions & regional partners with State College of Florida

🎓✨ Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 Today, we celebrate the spirit of independence and freedom. At SCF Foundation, we’re dedicated to empowering students to achieve their dreams and build brighter futures.

We are excited to share our most recent Alumni Spotlight, David V. Patrick '75: Hitting All the Right Notes. 🎵

Thank you, Dr. Probstfeld!❤️📚🥇🎓

"Not everything that is faced can be changed; but nothing can be changed until it is faced." James Baldwin, African American novelist, essayist, playwright, poet

Your scholarship makes a lifetime difference! Scholarships at State College of Florida Foundation open doors to education. Donate & empower students to achieve their dreams! https://scf-foundation.org/

🌟 We are incredibly grateful to Willis Smith Construction for their ongoing support of the State College of Florida Foundation! 🌟 Their mission is to build a better community through exceptional craftsmanship, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. Thank you, for being a steadfast partner in our journey to provide students with affordable access to higher education.

State College of Florida Foundation, Inc. Linktr.ee/scffoundation We connect donors passions & regional partners with State College of Florida

Celebrate summer's abundance by helping us create financial pathways for SCF students to achieve their dreams! 🌞🎓

🌟 A huge thank you to the Manatee Memorial Foundation for their incredible support of the State College of Florida Foundation! 🌟 Their dedication to addressing healthcare needs and providing scholarships for medical education aligns perfectly with our mission to create opportunities and transform lives through education. Together, we're making a healthier, brighter future for our community! 💙🙌

We are thrilled to highlight SEI as one of our major corporate event sponsors. Thank you, SEI, for your generous support and for helping us steward foundation assets in line with our donors’ intent. Your partnership is instrumental in driving our shared vision of success and opportunity.

We are incredibly proud of our alumni!

To read Yuri Pereira's full story, please visit the link below.
https://scf-foundation.org/alumni-notes/

Thank you, Suncoast Credit Union, for your generous sponsorship of SCF Foundation events and your ongoing partnership with the State College of Florida. It's incredibly meaningful when the missions of two organizations align, creating a powerful impact in the community. The partnership between Suncoast Credit Union and SCF Foundation is a shining example of how collaboration can transform lives and uplift our community. Kourtney Berry, executive director, Suncoast Credit Union Foundation said, “We believe that there is no greater investment than funding the efforts of our future leaders.”

Join us at the De Soto Grand Parade on Saturday, April 27th, as we showcase our SCF spirit! Look out for our float featuring Maverick the Manatee. Let's celebrate with over 100,000 attendees and connect with MJC, MCC, and SCF Alumni! If you would like to join us on the float register here: https://statecollegeoffloridafoundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=84409

We are thrilled to announce that the State College of Florida Foundation raised a total of $28,610 during the 2024 Giving Challenge, including matching dollars. With contributions from 123 individual donors, this marks our highest donation result over the past three Giving Challenge events. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who participated and supported our cause.

As a proud graduate of State College of Florida (MCC), I'm thrilled to share my full-circle moment with you all. Graduating with an AA in Theatre Arts, scholarships paved my way at SCF. Now, I'm honored to work at the SCF Foundation, raising funds for scholarships that can transform lives, just like mine was.

Today, I get to give back by designing costumes for the theatre department, all while working on the Advancement team. It's a beautiful cycle of giving and receiving, and I'm grateful to play a part in ensuring future generations have the same opportunities I did.

Each stitch in my costumes is a testament to the journey from scholarship recipient to advocate. Here's to paying it forward and making dreams come true! 🎭

16 hours left to make your impact https://www.givingchallenge.org/organizations/state-college-of-florida-foundation-inc

Thank you Kenji for being a donor

Thank you for the amazing start! There is still 22 hours left to give! https://www.givingchallenge.org/organizations/state-college-of-florida-foundation-inc

Visit https://www.givingchallenge.org/organizations/state-college-of-florida-foundation-inc TODAY starting at noon and make a TRIPLE impact. Your online gift of $100 becomes $300 through matches from The Patterson Foundation and a generous SCF Foundation donor!

Only 5 Days until...https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evening-under-the-stars-2024-tickets-695424071117

🌶️✨ We're thrilled to announce that the Parrish Chili Cook-Off was a resounding success!

We're proud to have placed in the top five for the People's Choice Award. 🏅👏

Huge thanks are in order for SCF's very own Paula Ostermeyer, whose culinary skills amazed us all with her delicious chili creation!

➡️Check out our amazing Scholarship Specialist, Brad Tibor.

Don't forget, our 2024-25 scholarship application is OPEN until April 15, 2024. 📅
Fill out your application today!
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We would love for you to join our Volunteer Sphere!
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🌐Detailed descriptions of each volunteer opportunity can be viewed by visiting Volunteer Sphere via the link below.
https://scf-foundation.org/volunteer/

❓If you have any questions, please contact Madeline Mangas, Community Outreach Coordinator at [email protected] or 941-752-5336.

2.29.2024

Check out these incredible centerpieces made by community member Keith for Avenues to the Future: Bourbon Brews and BBQ! Keith, a talented woodworker, generously shared his skills to help make our event special. The success of our events and the impact we make in the community is thanks to individuals like Keith, who contribute their time, talents, or donations. We are grateful to everyone who supports the SCF Foundation!

Kourtney Berry, Executive Director of the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation, presents Laura Cota, Vice President of the State College of Florida Foundation Board of Directors a check for $45,000 to sponsor the SCF Foundation Annual Scholarship Luncheon & Evening Under the Stars, and FIRST Lego League