stablished in May 2011
by founding donor and
administrator Angela Massaro-
Fain, Sisterhood For Good is a
fun, active giving circle that unites women
who share common philanthropic goals.
e group distributes grants annually to a
number of local causes, including women's
and children's issues, animal welfare, arts and
education, health and safety, and hunger and
homelessness.
e group is comprised of passionate
women from throughout the community.
Members represent a variety of professional
backgrounds, from accomplished business
leaders and corporate up-and-comers, to
retirees and women who work from home.
Funds collected by the Sisterhood For
Good women's giving circle are held and
managed as a donor-advised fund of the
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund under
the Manatee Community Foundation.
In 2016, the giving circle received a record
number of applications and awarded grants
to the following non-profits: Sarasota
Manatee Association for Riding erapy,
Inc. (SMART); Mark Wandall Foundation;
Children's Healthy Pantry; Meals on
Wheels Plus of Manatee/Food Bank
The
GIVING
CIRCLE
of Manatee; and Child
Protection Center, Inc.
"e women of Sisterhood For
Good are proud to support a
number of diverse local causes
that do so much for the people
of our community," said Angela
Massaro-Fain. "With each year
of grant distribution, it's exciting
to see how our membership has
grown, our reach has extended
and our giving potential has
increased, thereby ensuring
our shared vision continues to
change lives in our region."
Sisterhood For Good is now accepting
grant applications for its 2017 grant
distribution from non-profit organizations
and programs throughout the Sarasota-
Manatee area that need help. Applications
can be submitted online at www.
SisterhoodForGood.org and are due by
April 30, 2017.
The application form must summarize
the non-profit status and illustrate how a
grant from Sisterhood For Good will make
an immediate, direct impact to a specific
project or cause. Proof of 501(c)(3) status is
also required.
E
For more information, visit
SisterhoodForGood.org.
So much more can be accomplished
when passionate women come
together to benefit shared causes.
Women Making a
Difference…Together
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