MESSAGE FROM JOY
"With a new moral hunger and emerging entrepreneurial energy, philanthropy is reorganizing itself before our very eyes. The regular person wants to do big things while enjoying the personal gift of making a difference, even when money is scarce. Local people want to unite around a local cause, where every single person and action counts.

The Circle of Community Partnership's is designed with the intention of remind us of the root meaning of philanthropy~ a love of mankind, where private initiatives for public good helps to keep us focused on the true quality of life. By activating interest in our local community and combining it with the joy and pride of becoming a part of the solution, we can create a paradigm shift where a community engaged in an on-going creative collaboration is just the coolest thing to do.

By sharing time, talent and resources within your own comfort zone, the Sun Coast of Florida can claim yet another title~ A city that redesigned the art of benevolence where the upside of the downside in these difficult times is to spread happiness. As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life...we can never help another without helping ourselves."

Now go to the Kumbaya List and find a cause that touches your heart and possibly volunteer whatever you can of your time, talents or monies. Then head over to the Give Back page and donate whatever you can within your comfort zone, pridefully knowing that at least 95 cents on each dollar will be distributed back to community organizations through our "no-grant just ask policy."

Last, but not least, don't forget to sign up for your FREE I am a Philanthropist for The Sun Coast of Florida Discount Card. As a Thank You for your donation, you will be able to enjoy all the gifts our great community of businesses and arts will be giving back to you! Thank you so very much for wanting to be a part of this grand dream. Together we can be the change we want to see."