Matching funds to be sought
The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) in Sarasota plans to use a $75,000 capital grant it received from the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation “in the highly competitive Fall 2025 Traditional grant cycle,” to help pay for what it has described as critical preventive maintenance projects for its Sarasota and Manatee county facilities, the nonprofit has announced.
Among the initiatives will be “replacing aging windows and exterior doors with hurricane-rated, energy-efficient units; completing roof replacements on both buildings at the Manatee Avenue campus; and repairing leaks and damaged ceiling tiles in client-facing program spaces,” a news release says. “These improvements will strengthen the safety, resilience, and functionality of WRC’s centers, ensuring uninterrupted access to vital services for women across the region,” the release points out.
“It is imperative that our facilities are safe, welcoming spaces where our clients can build stability, confidence, and hope,” said Ashley Brown, president & CEO of the Women’s Resource Center, in the release. “Receiving this award is very meaningful and affirming of the work we are doing at WRC,” Brown continued. “The Selby Foundation’s support allows us to move forward with essential repairs that protect our clients, our staff, and our mission.”…