The Giving Challenge is an exciting 24-hour online giving event that connects about 700 nonprofit organizations with passionate donors and community members to support diverse causes and create enduring impact in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties.
Since 2012, the Giving Challenge has acted as a catalyst for connection and provided more than $75 million in unrestricted funding over eight challenges.
Being a part of the Giving Challenge can transform nonprofit organizations through meaningful relationships and partnerships, all while strengthening their potential reach.
The Giving Challenge is hosted by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, with giving strengthened by The Patterson Foundation.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please choose Manatee Children’s Services in the 2024 Giving Challenge to support our lifesaving programs dedicated to breaking the cycle of child abuse.
Manatee Children’s Services
We provide a full spectrum of programs serving over 12,000 children and families annually. Since its start in 1977 as the Manatee County’s first and only emergency shelter for abused children in foster care, our agency has grown to offer programs in treatment, prevention, intervention, and residential services. Additionally, our group homes are the first in Manatee County to operate as licensed group homes, with specific licensure for human trafficking by the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Our mission: to advocate for and provide the resources, skills, and shelter to alleviate abuse through prevention and intervention for all children and their families.
Welcome To Our House
Project Progress Update
Thanks to our generous community, we are getting closer each day to meeting our fundraising goal of $450,000. So far, we’ve raised over $245,000!
To learn more about our project that will improve lifesaving care for child abuse victims and how you can help, visit the Support section of our website.
Committed to Serving Children
MCS Annual Holiday Project
It’s the most wonderful time of year as our community comes together to create holiday magic for children in need. You can be a part of this magic with a $100 sponsorship, which may include monetary gifts, gift cards, new store-bought items per your sponsored child’s wish list, or items on the MCS Amazon wish list.
Please review our sponsorship form to select your gift and return to us at holidayproject@mcsfl.com.
Sponsorships and gifts will be accepted until DECEMBER 15, 2023.
You may also contribute a monetary gift to our Facebook fundraiser or donate through our website.
Thank you in advance for giving our children a holiday experience they’ll cherish forever.