Sarasota, FL – January 13, 2026 – Resurrection House, a faith-based day center for the homeless serving Sarasota County, has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast). This funding will support the organization's Meal Program, which provides nutritious breakfast and hot lunch to 60-80 individuals experiencing homelessness each weekday.

Resurrection House, a faith-based homeless day center located in downtown Sarasota, serves 60-80 homeless individuals daily with breakfast and hot lunch. Guided by its mission to provide a safe haven, restore dignity, and foster self-sufficiency, the organization addresses the urgent needs of Sarasota's homeless population. By providing consistent, nutritious meals, Resurrection House not only alleviates hunger but also offers a beacon of hope and dignity to those living on Sarasota's streets, aligning with its faith-based commitment to serve the most vulnerable and foster community resilience.

"We are deeply grateful to the Gulf Coast Community Foundation for this generous grant," said Joe Reuth, Executive Director of Resurrection House. "This funding ensures we can continue providing breakfast and lunch to every homeless client who walks through our doors, offering nutritional support, emotional stability, and a foundation for long-term stability in challenging times."

“Gulf Coast’s Area of Greatest Need Fund allows donors to respond to the most urgent needs in our community, from providing access to nutritious food to supporting neighbors when circumstances change,” said Erin Minor, Gulf Coast’s Vice President of Community Leadership. “By working alongside nonprofit partners who share this commitment, donors can trust Gulf Coast to thoughtfully steward their dollars through the Area of Greatest Need Fund in ways that best reflect their intentions and serve our community.”

For more information or to support Resurrection House, visit www.rhsrq.org or contact [email protected].

About Resurrection House

 Resurrection House is a forward-thinking, faith-based day center for the homeless committed to transitioning at-risk individuals to a path of self-sufficiency. Located at 507 Kumquat Ct in downtown Sarasota, the organization provides essential services to the homeless community, including meals, hygiene facilities, and support programs. For more information, visit www.rhsrq.org

About Gulf Coast Community Foundation

Since 1995, Gulf Coast Community Foundation has powered bold philanthropy and collaborative leadership to drive meaningful change across our region. Guided by values of authenticity, curiosity, collaboration, grit, and a trailblazing spirit, we work side-by-side with donors, partners, and community members to tackle our region’s biggest challenges and unlock its greatest opportunities. Together with our donors, we’ve invested more than $625 million in health and human services, education, civic & economic development, arts & culture, and the environment. Headquartered in Venice, with a second office in downtown Sarasota, Gulf Coast is nationally recognized for excellence, earning multiple “Best Nonprofits to Work For” honors and accreditation from Community Foundations National Standards®. Learn more at GulfCoastCF.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 

Media Contact: Joe Reuth, Executive Director 941-365-3759 | [email protected]