Making An Impact

Call Directions Website

Making An Impact Because the 1st step to getting help,
is knowing where to find it. PURPOSE: Ensure access to community resources for those in need.

Making An Impact is an IRS designated 501 (c )(3) nonprofit organization, incorporated in the state of Florida

WEBSITE: www.Making-An-Impact.org

TEL: 941.251.5846

MAILING ADDRESS: 11161 East State Road 70, Suite 110-585,
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202-9407

BOARD CHAIR: Victoria Kasdan, RN, BSN, MPH

MISSION: To reduce disparities and address unmet needs for
disadvantaged people in our community. VISION: Equitable access to community resources, resulting in
longer, healthier, and happier lives. AREA of SERVICE: Manatee & Sarasota County, FL

CAUSES WE SUPPORT:
1) Community Advocacy
2) Community Outreach
3) Addressing Social Determinants of Health

GOALS
1. Expand Distribution & Formats of Community Connections Resource Guide
2. Translate Existing Community Resource Guide to Spanish
3. Create Additional Resource Guides Specific to Community Needs

PROGRAM
Community Connections Resource Guide available in print & online for;
1) organizations that help residents find the services they need
2) residents in Sarasota and Manatee counties who seeking basic need
services

This guide contains information on over 250 area agencies organized into 17 categories of service. Our resource guide was created by locals for locals to complement existing referral resources, address the different ways people seek information and enhance the quality and quantity of community information available to those who need it most. Today, in the midst and aftermath of a pandemic, there is no shortage of people in need. We believe the more ways communities can connect them with the resources they need, the better.

Making An Impact: Best Memorial Day. Ever. 🇺🇸🕊️Today was not about cookouts or sales. It was about community, history, r...
05/23/2026

Making An Impact: Best Memorial Day. Ever. 🇺🇸🕊️

Today was not about cookouts or sales. It was about community, history, respect, and restoration.

On behalf on Making An Impact and Tidewell Foundation I had the honor of joining an incredible group of volunteers helping clean and restore the historic Old Memphis Cemetery in Palmetto, where generations of Black community leaders, families, and veterans were laid to rest between 1902 and 1977.

What could have remained a story of vandalism and heartbreak instead became a powerful example of unity, compassion, and collective action.

I certainly was not alone in this effort. So many individuals, organizations, churches, veterans groups, and community leaders stepped up. I was especially proud to help garner the assistance and significant contributions of Tidewell and its parent company Empath Health, whose support and presence meant a great deal to the community.

There was something deeply moving about watching people of all backgrounds come together to honor those who came before us. Every flower placed, every branch lifted, every marker cleaned was an act of dignity and remembrance.

These are not forgotten grounds. These are hallowed grounds.

And today proved this community has not forgotten the people buried there either.



::

The Challenge of Giving A little perspective :If your generosity is measured by if or how quickly you receive a thank yo...
05/13/2026

The Challenge of Giving
A little perspective :
If your generosity is measured by if or how quickly you receive a thank you, you may be giving for recognition instead of impact.

Most nonprofits are juggling limited staff, volunteers, emergencies, fundraising, and mission work all at once. A delayed thank you is not always a lack of gratitude. Sometimes it is simply the reality of serving others with limited resources.

Give because you believe in the mission, not because you expect applause. The real reward is the difference your support makes. ❤️

:

🌪️ When the Storm Comes, Will You Be Ready? 🌧️Hurricane season is a reality in our community, and preparation can mean t...
04/13/2026

🌪️ When the Storm Comes, Will You Be Ready? 🌧️
Hurricane season is a reality in our community, and preparation can mean the difference between chaos and recovery. 🌀📘

By supporting Making An Impact during the 2026 Giving Challenge, noon to noon on April 15-16th, you help place trusted, life-saving disaster guides into the hands of those who need them most,... before, during, and after the storm.

💙 Your gift ensures that when disaster strikes, information is a lifeline.
⏰ Give during the 24-hour event and make your impact count!

**🚨 JUST 100 HOURS TO MAKE AN IMPACT! 🚨**In just **100 hours**, the **2026 Giving Challenge** begins! ⏳ When disasters s...
04/12/2026

**🚨 JUST 100 HOURS TO MAKE AN IMPACT! 🚨**

In just **100 hours**, the **2026 Giving Challenge** begins! ⏳ When disasters strike, and the power goes out, **information becomes a lifeline**. Your support helps place trusted disaster preparedness and recovery guides into the hands of those who need them most ... before, during, and after the storm. 🌪️📘

Every donation up to $100 will be **matched 1:1**, doubling your impact! 💙Be ready. Be the one. Make an impact. 🙌

Address

11161 East State Road 70 Suite 110/585
Bradenton, FL
34202

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+19412515846

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Making An Impact posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category