The general use fund for our foundation is a versatile financial resource designed to support a wide range of initiatives and operational needs. This fund allows us the flexibility to allocate resources where they are most needed, whether it’s for new projects, unforeseen expenses, or ongoing programs. By contributing to the general use fund, donors enable our foundation to respond promptly to emerging opportunities and challenges, ensuring sustained impact and growth across all areas of our mission.
Gifts to Pines of Sarasota Foundation Mission Fund
ensure that residents who have outlived their financial
resources never have to leave the place they call home.
You provide safety, stability, and dignity
With your support, Pines can train the next
generation of caregivers. Our Personal Care Attendant
(PCA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) programs provide
comprehensive training, often removing financial
barriers so caregivers can focus fully on learning.
Through hands-on experience and mentorship from
seasoned professionals, caregivers build confidence
more quickly, shortening the learning curve and
strengthening the care every resident receives
Read More: Education Institute – Pines of Sarasota
Because of you, at The Learning Tree Childcare Center, children grow and learn in a nurturing environment
shaped by high-quality early childhood education.
For more than three decades, the center has supported
families in our community, including Pines staff who
value having trusted childcare close to where they work.
Read More: The Learning Tree SRQ – Sarasota Daycare and Preschool
Because of your support, children from The Learning Tree and Pines residents share laughter, learning, and connection, creating joyful moments while nurturing compassion between generations.
Your gift helps provide essential medical equipment that
supports safe, effective, high-quality care. From everyday
support devices to advanced technology, these tools bring
comfort, dignity, and peace of mind.
Your generosity helps sustain the 25-acre Pines campus
where residents live, caregivers work, and children
learn. Donor-funded capital improvements support
safety, security, comfort, and dignity, from lighting
and walkways to essential building systems and
infrastructure. These are not cosmetic updates, they
are lasting invest
Legacy gifts and endowment support ensure Pines
remains a place of care, comfort, and connection for
generations to come. Your generosity creates an impact
that endures far beyond today.
When 6 out of 10 residents can no longer afford care,
your support ensures they remain in a place they love,
surrounded by compassionate caregivers.
November 13, 2025
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
The Ora | Sarasota
Join us for our joyful tradition that celebrates aging with grace, laughter and purpose. Have fun and be inspired by our amazing panelists – Graci McGillicuddy, Tom Koski, and Bob Aszotolos.