Resilient American Communities
Sarasota and Manatee
counties
Environmental Justice Resources
Click here to view the Summary Report from MHI's Environmental Justice Workshop
The Newtown Data Story is a combination of empirical measures of Social Determinants of Health and anecdotal accounts from the Newtown Community about key topics that affect health, including housing, income, community safety, food access, and more.
State and County Resources
Community Resources
Lead Partners
Good Samaritan Free and Low Cost Prescriptions
Good Samaritan provides free medication and medical services to uninsured financially needy members of our community so as to positively affect their quality of life. Learn More
Community Partners
The NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. The Sarasota County Chapter was founded in 1952. The NAACP continues to fight for social justice for all Americans. Facebook
Sarasota has rich African American history. The actions of black activists during the Civil Rights Movement are listed on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. A research team documented the history of the Newtown community through a research report, website, app, markers and multi-media products. Facebook More
The Latin Chamber of Commerce was incorporated to allow the Hispanic businesses to thrive in the general market in the SWFL region. More
Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County collaborates with federal, state, county and city organizations and governments, hospitals, non-profit agencies, charitable foundations, resident-supported Community Health Action Teams (CHATs) and others to help ensure everyone in our community has the same chance to be healthy. Facebook
All Faiths Food Bank and its partners provide healthy solutions to end hunger in our community. Ther FoodFinder provides up to date food distribution information.
The Mission of Unidos Now is to elevate the quality of life of the growing Hispanic/Latino community through education, integration, and civic engagement. The Future Leaders Academy empowers our leaders of tomorrow to be agents of social change through college preparation, leadership training and meaningful community service. Community Resources List Facebook. More
Tidewell Hospice is one of the largest not-for-profit hospices in the U.S. Home-based comfort care is the basic premise of Tidewell’s services, involving the support of physicians, registered nurses, social workers, certified nursing assistants, chaplains and volunteers. Tidewell’s services are available to everyone, regardless of ability to pay. Facebook. More Caring Resources
Crisis Text Line is a global not-for-profit organization providing free confidential crisis intervention via SMS message. The organization’s services are available 24 hours a day, every day, throughout the US, UK, and Canada and can be reached by texting HOME to 741741, 85258, or 686868 respectively. Facebook
Being in contact with people who can relate to your experiences is comforting. Centerstone’s CareLine can help you learn about coping skills, find resources, and feel supported. If you or someone you know needs to talk, the team at Centerstone is available to help.
Free and Confidential
SAMSHA Disaster Distress Helpline 24/7, 365 days a year
1-800-985-5990
NEWTOWN NATION
NEWTOWN NATION coming soon to this space! Facebook
Mission: to reduce disparities and address unmet needs for disadvantaged people in our community.
Making An Impact, Inc.11161 East State Road 70, suite 110-585 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202-9407 Tel: 941.251.5846
Established February 10, 1996, the Bradenton/Sarasota (FL) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated is dedicated to serving through sustained transformational programming in the arts, academic achievements, health and wellness, civic and intercultural awareness for youth and adults living in Manatee and Sarasota counties and the Caribbean. More Facebook
The Boxser Diversity Initiative promotes diversity and inclusion to encourage a better understanding of the diverse groups, racial, religious and gender in Southwest Florida that embrace the mission of diversity, inclusion and community. The initiative has brought global speakers, commentators and scholars to the Sarasota / Manatee area. More
Mission statement: to provide, coordinate, and facilitate services to prevent and to reduce homelessness in Manatee County, Florida.
National Resources
WHAT IS RAC CONNECT?
RAC CONNECT is the HIPAA compliant collaborative platform that is accessible through this module. The Vaccine Equity Survey is now available. Your survey results will be available on your RAC CONNECT dashboard to assist you in close to real time strategic decision-making. Here is a mock-up of a typical Vaccine Equity Results Dashboard. If you would like to deploy the Vaccine Equity Survey in your community please contact paige.sachwitz@efiia.
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