Pines of Sarasota Receives $89,896 in Grants

Monday, 10 May 2010 00:00

(Sarasota, FL) – May 10, 2010 - Pines of Sarasota received a total of $88,896 in grants for the month of April. Grants represent a significant source of funding which enables Pines of Sarasota to continue the mission of providing quality, compassionate care for all senior residents, including those who have outlived their financial resources.

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch provided a grant of $9,296, and Sarasota County Foundation provided a grant of $4,600 for the purchase of vital sign monitors. The Jerome and Mildred Paddock Foundation grant of $10,000 is for roof replacement on the west wing of the Keys. A $25,000 grant from William G. and Marie Selby Foundation will provide a portion of renovation costs for an expansion of Pines' rehabilitation services.. Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice continues their support of the technological advances on the 17-acre campus with a $40,000 grant for hardware and software for wireless capability, enabling nursing staff to monitor and update records at residents' bedsides. The Cowles Charitable Trust of New Jersey contributed $1,000 to intergenerational activities.

"Each one of these grants represents a further advance at Pines. With each grant, we are better able to provide high quality care to all of our residents, while increasing our operating efficiency," John Overton, Pines CEO said.

Estelle Crawford, Pines Foundation President added, "Pines has served seniors and their families including those with the greatest need and the fewest resources since 1948. These grants will support our ability to continue that mission."

About Pines of Sarasota

Pines of Sarasota is a private, non-profit, 276-bed long-term care community on 17 acres near downtown Sarasota established in 1948 by the Kiwanis Club and comprised of a new $15 million Skilled Nursing Facility and Ann and Alfred Goldstein Rehabilitation/Therapy Center and Rehabilitation Trail for in and outpatient care including the Robert Brown Aquatic Therapy Facility, Assisted Living Facility, The Garden Alzheimer's/dementia Unit, Respite Care, Evalyn Sadlier Jones Child Care Center, Education Institute of Southwest Florida and Fabulous Finds at Pines Thrift Shop.

About Pines Foundation

Pines of Sarasota Foundation is a separate 501(c) (3), established in 1990 as the fundraising arm for Pines of Sarasota. The goal of Pines Foundation is to ensure that the valuable services offered here will continue in perpetuity. Our current projects include reducing the debt on the new skilled nursing facility, which was necessary to meet modern building standards and compliance. We look forward to building a new expanded Alzheimer's/dementia Center while providing for refurbishing and infrastructure improvements. We provide funding for programs and services not covered by any other source, including prosthetics and hearing aids. We are also pleased to offer nursing scholarships for staff members who wish to continue their education.