UnidosNow Receives Grant From Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Funding Supports Elementary and Middle School Programs
(August 9, 2023) Gulf Coast Community Foundation recently awarded UnidosNow a grant in the amount of $15,000 for its Future Leaders Academy program for elementary and middle school students. The program empowers 3rd to 8th-grade Hispanic students with developing teamwork and leadership skills while also exploring diverse careers, particularly in the areas of science and technology. The generous grant is made possible through the Elva Brant and Donald Dirr Charitable Foundation at Gulf Coast Community Foundation, a donor-established legacy endowment.
The grant will allow UnidosNow to expand these highly successful youth programs, which reflect an evidence-based strategy to advance equity for a population of predominantly first-generation, low-income students. The grant will also assist the nonprofit in serving more students and their families in the region through education, college preparation, leadership training, community service, and civic engagement.
To learn more about UnidosNow and the Future Leaders Academy, please visit www.unidosnow.org or email info@unidosnow.org.
About UnidosNow
Founded in 2010, with a mission to elevate the quality of life of the growing Hispanic/Latinx community through education, integration, and civic engagement, UnidosNow has established itself as a leader in postsecondary education attainment. UnidosNow empowers leaders of tomorrow with its intergenerational programs, including the Parent Leadership program, which offers parents the skills to navigate the education system to advocate for their children; and the Future Leaders program, which provides college preparation for students interested in attending college or pursuing a high-quality technical certification. Visit unidosnow.org for more information.
About Gulf Coast Community FoundationHeadquartered in Venice, Fla. and with a second office in downtown Sarasota, Fla., Gulf Coast Community Foundation has transformed the region through bold and proactive philanthropy for over 25 years. Serving the needs of the region as a partner in philanthropy and leader in community initiatives, Gulf Coast has surpassed granting $510 million in the areas of: health and human services, civic and economic development, education, arts and culture, and the environment. Gulf Coast was named one of the “Best Nonprofits To Work For” nationally by The NonProfit Times in 2010, 2011, 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2023. To learn more visit GulfCoastCF.org and follow us on Facebook at @GulfCoastCommFnd.