Caring Collective

05/26/2026

SPOTLIGHT: JUNE CONNECTION & LEARNING PROGRAM CALENDAR!

Summer has started to heat up, and our learning calendar has too!

In June, Caring Collective will offer two free-of-charge programs for Campus and Community nonprofit leaders and staff:

✅ June 11th: Collaboration Workshop with presenter Robyn Faucy, CEO & Owner, Results 1st

✅ June 18th: Beyond the Storm: Business Continuity Workshop with presenter Heather Koester, CEO, Invigorate Nexus Consulting; Disaster Resilience Officer, United Way Suncoast

At Caring Collective, we believe that facilitating opportunities for nonprofit leaders and staff - at all phases of their development and expertise - to network and develop their skills translates to excellence in serving clients. For more information and to register for either or both FREE-OF-CHARGE programs, visit caring-collective.org/news-events/events/.

Thank you to Gulf Coast Community Foundation for their generous sponsorship of this program.

05/20/2026

We love to recognize our Campus of Caring Agencies for their successes and impact!

CONGRATULATIONS, TRULY VALUED!

This week, the City Commissioners of Sarasota officially declared May 18, 2026, TRULY VALUED 10th ANNIVERSARY DAY!

What Truly matters … all that Truly Valued accomplishes to empower youth and families by fostering positive self-esteem, promoting education, and nurturing confidence and strong character.

Caring Collective’s Glasser/Schoenbaum Campus of Caring includes 17 agencies that provide over 100 programs benefiting children, women, men, and families. Learn more about Truly Valued and other organizations at caring-collective.org/campus-of-caring/agency-information/.

05/12/2026

JOIN US!

On Thursday, June 11th from 10:00-12:00 noon, Caring Collective will host a free-of-charge Collaboration Workshop led by presenter Robyn Faucy (CEO & Owner, Results 1st).

The interactive session will equip attendees with approaches and tools to move from informal connection to meaningful collaboration.

Location: 1750 17th Street, Building J-1, Sarasota.

SPACE IS LIMITED, RSVP as soon as possible (strongly encouraged) but no later than Friday, June 5th. Details included in the attached flyer.

Questions? Contact Caring Collective CEO, Charlene Altenhain, at (941) 867-4387 or [email protected].

Thank you to our Connection & Learning Program Sponsor, Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

Caring for the Nonprofits that Care for Our Communities Working collectively, nonprofits can solve our community’s urgent problems and unmet needs — ensuring everyone can thrive.

05/06/2026

Over 80 attendees at yesterday’s Campus of Caring Cinco de Mayo Celebration had a wonderful time enjoying food, relationship building, and great music.

Part of our Campus Connection & Learning Program, opportunities for the busy leaders and staff from our Campus’ 17 agencies to interact can lead to client referrals and collaborations benefitting our neighbors and community.

Thank you to Caring Collective board members Barbara Coleman, Henry Decoo, and Lisa Matthews (and past board member and Children’s Guardian Fund Executive Director Svetlana Ivashchenko) for attending and our CCLP sponsor, Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

Caring for the Nonprofits that Care for Our Communities Working collectively, nonprofits can solve our community’s urgent problems and unmet needs — ensuring everyone can thrive.

05/01/2026

Caring Collective is hiring!

Learn more about our new Development and Engagement Coordinator position here: https://caring-collective.org/about-us/careers/ or contact Karen Zelden, Chief Development & Marketing Officer at [email protected] or (941) 867-4382.

Discover rewarding career opportunities with competitive salaries, benefits, and a supportive work environment at Caring Collective.

04/28/2026

Take one important topic (charitable giving), invite two experts to share their insights and recommendations, facilitate the conversation with a knowledgeable leader, bring together an audience of diverse professionals from our business, nonprofit, and consulting communities, add some food and networking, and you have a fantastic event!

Caring Collective proudly sponsored last week’s informative and interactive session hosted by Charitable Gift Planners of SWFL (CGPSWFL). Facilitated by Susie Bowie, Selby Foundation President/CEO (and CGPSWFL board leader), Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation President Stacey Corley, and Williams Parker attorney Jeffrey Troiano shared many takeaways, stories, and recommendations on key topics, including gift agreements, gift acceptance policies, the importance of thoroughly understanding donor intent, and gift contingency planning.

Caring Collective CEO, Charlene Altenhain, affirmed to the audience Caring Collective’s mission and commitment to our community. Caring Collective board president Gail Welch, board member Barbara Coleman, and Chief Development & Marketing Officer (and CGPSWFL board member) Karen Zelden also attended. Thank you to CGPSWFL for the opportunity and the great work you accomplish for and in our community!

04/25/2026

Caring Collective Chief Operating Officer Andrea Lane joined Sarasota Police Department Officers today for another successful DEA National Drug Takeback on the Caring Collective Campus! This program offers citizens an easy and confidential way to drop off expired medications for safe disposal. Another example of Caring in Action, Caring Collective is honored to support this important community initiative.

04/22/2026

During Public Health Week (April 6-10), we were proud to see an aspect of our Emerging Leaders Program reflected in the community.

Launched in 2023, the Emerging Leaders Program is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders across human services, arts & culture, and health. A key goal of the program is to foster meaningful connections among emerging and established leaders who are committed to strengthening our community.

That vision came to life when program supporter Bill Little, who, along with his wife Barbara, helped create and sponsor the Emerging Leaders Program, connected with past participants Tiona Settles and Andre McClerkin, Jr. at the Florida Department of Health Sarasota Open House on April 7th.

As Bill Little shared, "One of our hopes in establishing the Emerging Leaders Program was to see future community leaders connect, and it's good to see that happen."

"Seeing those connections happen in real time and through efforts that shape community health shows what's possible when we invest in people," said Charlene Altenhain, CEO of Caring Collective.

We're proud to support leadership development that contributes to our community's important conversation about health care, grateful for champions like Bill and Barbara Little, and excited to support Tiona and Andre in their leadership journeys.

Learn more about Caring Collective's Emerging Leader Program (and our other programs and services) at caring-collective.org/our-impact/programs-services/.

Caring for the Nonprofits that Care for Our Communities Working collectively, nonprofits can solve our community’s urgent problems and unmet needs — ensuring everyone can thrive.

04/17/2026

We are honored to partner with the Sarasota Police Department to support this important program.

Do you or someone you know have unused or expired medication? 💊🚫 We'll be teaming up with the Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA and Caring Collective for the DEA National Drug Take Back Day.

Safely dispose of your medications and help keep our community safe. No questions asked.

Saturday, April 25
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sarasota PD: 2099 Adams Lane, Sarasota
Caring Collective: 1750 17th Street, Sarasota

What’s accepted: Tablets, capsules, patches, and other forms of prescription drugs. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should be securely sealed in their original container.

What’s not accepted: Syringes, sharps, or illicit drugs are not collected. To learn how to properly dispose of these items we encourage you to visit https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safely-using-sharps-needles-and-syringes-home-work-and-travel/best-way-get-rid-used-needles-and-other-sharps

04/14/2026

Enthusiasm builds for the 2026 Giving Challenge, beginning in just 24 hours, noon to noon, on April 15-16th!

Your Generous Contributions Will Support the Missions of 17 Agencies on Our Campus!
🔸 Funds raised during the 2026 Giving Challenge will support our Shapiro Memorial Fund.
🔸Funded 100% by philanthropy and created in memory and honor of Lifetime Board Member Sam Shapiro and his wife, Sally, this Fund provides grants to our Campus Agencies for their mission-driven needs.

Participating, beginning at Noon on 4/15 is Easy!
🔸 Visit GivingChallenge.org from noon to noon, Wed-Thurs, April 15-16, 2026.
🔸 Search for ‘Glasser Schoenbaum’ or ‘Caring Collective’ – or just click this link and press the ‘DONATE’ button: https://www.givingchallenge.org/organizations/the-glasser-schoenbaum-human-services-center
🔸 Make a secure online donation from your computer or mobile device.
🔸 Receive our gratitude and appreciation!

Thank you in advance for your support of the Glasser/Schoenbaum Campus of Caring!

Caring for the Nonprofits that Care for Our Communities Working collectively, nonprofits can solve our community’s urgent problems and unmet needs — ensuring everyone can thrive.