SARASOTA, Fla. (December 19, 2024) – Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) of the Suncoast recently receiveda $100,000grant from the William G. & Marie Selby Foundation to make improvements to its two Sarasota campuses.
The grant provides funding to replace several air conditioner units, upgrade technology in its meeting rooms and replace flooring at the Weinberg Campus on Fruitville Road. The grant will also go toward roof repairs at the Flanzer building on Ringling Boulevard.
“The support of the Selby Foundation will make such a difference to JFCS, allowing us to modernize our buildings and provide a safe and comfortable environment for staff and our clients,” said Dr. Helene Lotman, President/CEO of JFCS of the Suncoast. “We are incredibly grateful to the Foundation for this generous grant.”
Susie Bowie, President/CEO of the William G. & Marie Selby Foundation, shared “We may all embrace challenging times we do not foresee; having a dependable community partner to help us is something we all deserve. The Selby Foundation is proud to invest in the technology and building improvements needed for the impactful ways that Jewish Family & Children Services supports our at-risk neighbors, colleagues, friends, and family.”