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Last year the Democratic Club of Sarasota recognized that the residents of Newtown needed more than our annual September Newton Luncheon to help cope with the impact of Hurricane Irma. We cancelled the event and asked our members to make donations toward grocery store gift cards to assist our neighbors in replenishing their refrigerators after several days of power outages. With help from the Longboat Key Democratic Club, we raised $5000 and worked with leaders and organizations in Newtown to distribute the cards to those most in need. The success of this effort inspired us to establish the “Democrats Care” program to continue to invest in the people and programs in Newtown on an ongoing basis. This year we raised $4000 for three organizations – Greg Cruz – Social Justice Activist and Community Organizer, Kuttin’ Up Barber Shop Book Club, and SOAR Learning Center. Please visit our web site to learn more about the great work that these organizations are doing in our community – www.sarasotadems.com/2018/08/newtown/ You may call 941-587-6658 with questions, or email president@sarasotadems.com.