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F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc
I volunteer at fish. They go over and above to help those neighbors in need. The food bank and Back Pack programs help provide food for families. They help the elderly with transportation and visits.... more
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Sarasota Nonprofits and Charities
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Children Of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund, Inc.
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
4.99329 stars 149 reviews
holdingfast wrote:
I have never seen a more giving Charity go above and beyond for the families. They not only do what they say in their mission, but do more actually. We could have never survived through our hardships with out Children of Fallen soldiers and will always... more »
Education
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U.S. Veterans Rowing & Kayaking Foundation
- Location:
- Sarasota , FL
4.98913 stars 92 reviews
Writer wrote:
I have volunteered for this organization since 2014 and have also participated in their recreational rehabilitation/adaptive sports rowing and kayaking programs. This organization originally started with 5-disabled Veterans in May, 2013 and by September,... more »
Mental Health
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Macular Degeneration Association
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
4.9697 stars 66 reviews
Dee Jay wrote:
We worked with this organization. They put on educational events for patient and their families that have macular degeneration. Their speakers are top notch in the field they engage the audiance. Many of the participants have stated that they found this... more »
Disabilities
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Satchels Last Resort Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 50 reviews
LAppleby01 wrote:
Satchel's does an amazing job saving the lives of animals that everyone else has given up on. more »
Animals
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Joan's Wish Foundation, Inc. DBA Infinite Wishes Foundation
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 48 reviews
shernicks wrote:
This foundation was so very helpful im truley grateful for all there help it's a great foundation more »
Health
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Vintage Paws Sanctuary Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 48 reviews
Tina O.1 wrote:
Vintage Paws does amazing work saving, rehabbing and loving senior pups! We forever fostered a sweet senior schnauzer named Kramer through them. Vintage Paws took care of all of his medical needs as well as all the costs to keep him thriving while living... more »
Animals
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Cat Depot
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
4.76596 stars 47 reviews
Jodie_M wrote:
Cat Depot is a phenomenal cat rescue organization. As an event volunteer and foster parent, I have worked closely with many members of the staff and have found everyone to be the type of person to go above and beyond in order to accomplish their mission... more »
Animals
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JoshProvides Epilepsy Assistance Foundation
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 36 reviews
bruce21 wrote:
We are proud to announce JoshProvides has received its Section 501(c)(3) public charity exemption. The Foundation’s charitable purposes include: (A) providing financial assistance for those people living with epilepsy and other seizure disorders... more »
Health
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Selah Freedom
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
4.76667 stars 30 reviews
le Le P. wrote:
Selah, is amazing organization. There purpose to love women, girls which may never have been loved before. Showing compassion and a safe place. more »
Human Services
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Beyond the Spectrum Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
4.83333 stars 24 reviews
Mothershelpers wrote:
I have never felt that my child was "wanted"at any school. When we found Beyond the Spectrum, not only did they want him, they helped him beyond our wildest dreams!! They are family oriented and believe in a multi step approach with the kids. From ABA... more »
Disabilities
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American Porphyria Foundation
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
3.72727 stars 22 reviews
Rob Saupe wrote:
The American Porphyria Foundation is one of the few Advocates for those living with the Rare Condition Porphyria. They work tirelessly on the behalf of Porphyria patients. They have a great reputation with the FDA, Congress and the Medical Community.... more »
Education
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Second Chance Last Opportunity Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
4.66667 stars 21 reviews
le Le P. wrote:
they stayed within there neighborhood, did not seem to reach out to the entire community or city. more »
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Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 18 reviews
Terri77 wrote:
100% of the dollars donated go directly to patient grants! That is so rare in a charity! Incredible integrity, far reaching results, fast processing of need requests and grant awards, relevant, necessary, professional, and timely! I am proud to support... more »
Philanthropy
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Children First
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 18 reviews
aishamarie1229 wrote:
When i first was 15 in my sophomore year of high school i found out i was pregnant. While deciding to stay in school and keeping the child i brought my daughter to daycare at Cyesis which is partnered with Children First. From there on i have been able... more »
Children & Youth
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Priorities 1st Of Manasota Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 15 reviews
NinaD40 wrote:
I'm very grateful for the help that I received from priorities 1st the owner was soon helpful and she has an amazing personality I'm just so thankful for this organization more »
Human Services
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Habitat for Humanity Sarasota
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
4.28571 stars 14 reviews
OzzieTPH wrote:
We chose Habitat as a local charity so our employees could particiapte in activities that would benefit those less fortunate. Several employees from our company took a Saturday to asssit with the construction process on a new home for a local single mother... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Big Cat Habitat Gulf Coast Sanctuary Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
4 stars 12 reviews
eseshadri wrote:
This organization is not exactly what most people would consider a true exotic animal sanctuary. The founders are retired circus people, and many of the animals are used in performance acts that are passed off as "education." While the people who run... more »
Animals
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Project Pride Srq Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 10 reviews
jacobhosborn wrote:
Project PRIDE SRQ has continued to celebrate and unite the LGBTQ+ community with events and volunteer opportunities to show the support of not just our community, but other allied communities. This nonprofit welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and... more »
Civil Rights
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Crowley Museum & Nature Center Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 8 reviews
Beth Carey K. wrote:
This place is simply magical. It’s like stepping back in time to experience Florida pioneer life. There are historical buildings, artifacts, and farm animals...including cracker cattle and horses! Explore the trails, check out the native chickee village,... more »
Arts & Culture
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Parkinson Research Foundation Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
3.42857 stars 7 reviews
belvoce64 wrote:
Since having joined the PRF team a little over 3 years ago I am amazed sometimes how much we have grown as an organization and how far we have come. Every time I participate in one of the educational programs I am overcome with fascination to see how... more »
Health
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Senior Friendship Centers Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 4 reviews
Rxharris wrote:
I am a board member, I donate, and I am a volunteer at this fantastic organization. The organization provide services for those over 55 and over in a community that is populated by an over abundance of elderly in need of support. It provides for socialization,... more »
Human Services
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Baby Basics Of Sarasota Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 4 reviews
Writer wrote:
Such a wonderful blessing. Providing diapers for low income working families. These are the families that fall through the cracks. They make too much to qualify for any help but not enough to make it. This orginazation provides these families with... more »
Human Services
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Prodigal Daughters Journey Home
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 3 reviews
joy2ewe wrote:
We lead a local women’s group where these girls come weekly to serve us. They set up chairs and tables & learn to set up our sound system. They participate in our discussions then faithfully serve in taking down the chairs and putting away our equipment.... more »
Mental Health
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The Florida Panther Project
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 3 reviews
Writer wrote:
We saw the article in the newspaper and decided to attend a presentation about the Florida panther. It was terrific! They use an old-fashioned Kodak slide projector, and have lots of interesting props and handouts. It was one of the most enjoyable... more »
Environment
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KAETA (Kids And Elders Through Arts)
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 3 reviews
Lyndon wrote:
The knowledge and experiences an elderly person can give to the youth is one of our most valuable commodities. In return an elderly person can feel revived by the energy of our youth. It's what I think is missing from our youth is the perspective... more »
Arts & Culture
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All Star Children's Foundation
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 2 reviews
volunteer. wrote:
All Star Children's Foundation is an amazing organization. The focus of the program, to use trauma-informed care to change foster care, is inspiring and so needed. I became involved due to a personal history that has made me understand the need for a... more »
Children & Youth
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 2 reviews
sarasotakate wrote:
While the history of Sarasota County is not long (the first known permanent settler made his home on the shores of Sarasota Bay in 1842), it is fascinating. This area of Florida was a hot spot for homesteaders, land grabs, hopeful Scots (who arrived in... more »
Arts & Culture
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Love4Paws
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 2 reviews
Kris6623 wrote:
For a new and small rescue of big and small dogs. They are amazing! Thank you for all that you do. more »
Animals
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Meadow Park Independent Living Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
1 stars 1 review
AZitro wrote:
DO NOT MOVE HEAR!!! This is in Sarasota Florida. The facility manager and maintenance guy do not care about the seniors living here nor address fixing any repairs. It is currently a health hazard for anyone living there. A water pipe burst in my mom's... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Harvest House
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 1 review
emilieodette wrote:
Harvest House is truly a place where people can find the support to believe in themselves again, take control of their lives, and feel loved.Some of the programs they offer support families and young adults experiencing homelessness, addiction recovery,... more »
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American Troubadour Project Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 1 review
edmondb67 wrote:
The American Troubadour Project, Inc. is a small, extremely well-managed, focused non-profit that is dedicated to bringing America's history to schools and the public at large through the nation's musical legacy. ATP exists to promote and support performers... more »
Arts & Culture
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Sarasota Young Voices
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 1 review
Joseph57 wrote:
Sarasota Young Voices is a community children's choir for school aged singers in Sarasota, Bradenton and surrounding communities. SYV was founded in 2007, and has quickly grown into one of Florida's best children's choruses, receiving critical acclaim... more »
Arts & Culture
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Rotary Club Of Sarasota Bay Foundation Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 1 review
HeatherHurricane wrote:
I witnessed Sarasota Bay Rotary Club feeding homeless children and giving out free dictionaries as well as personally spending time with children to change lives. Their programs are truly impressive. more »
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Neuro Challenge Foundation Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 1 review
Judith27 wrote:
"Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's gave me a family and made me feel powerful in the face of daunting challenges." Heard every day by Care Advisors and patient families. Neuro Challenge served over 1000 individuals in 2013...an unduplicated... more »
Health
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Divas Of Sarasota Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 1 review
mobileUser678143 wrote:
They are serving young women that otherwise may not have access to the information needed to excel after high-school. They could use more volunteers so they can help more young women in that age range more »
Children & Youth
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PROJECT 180 SARASOTA
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 1 review
vb.miller wrote:
There are many wonderful nonprofit programs that offer services; however, Project 180 is the only one of its kind that will give former offenders a second chance to rebuild their lives, and most importantly -- stay out of prison. I truly believe that... more »
Education
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Easter Seals Southwest Florida
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
4 stars 1 review
Tamara19 wrote:
I love the people there. They are the sweetest people. (the clients) The staff/ 1/2 and 1/2 some of them there love it . and they stay because they love it and love what they do. others are burned out. and need to be replaced. l love how they offer... more »
Children & Youth
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UNDERGROUND LIAISON
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
5 stars 1 review
8672baby wrote:
Very kind ladies. These young ladies caught me at my worse. They provided a bus ticket for me to go to Colorado to my aunt'. I now live with her. Thankful to these ladies, I am no longer homeless. When no one cared for me, they did. I appreciate the... more »
Human Services
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Humane Society Of Sarasota County Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
The humane society of sarasota county provides abandoned pets with compassionate care and shelter while promoting responsible... more »
Animals
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Mental Health
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Civil Rights
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Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates, Inc. (SANCA)
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
To provide funding and managerial support of the aquatic nature center at nathan benderson park. more »
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Margwine Organization, Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission is to empower young girls by investing in them: planting seeds of success and providing them with a nourishing environment... more »
Children & Youth
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SARASOTA COUNTY INC
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SARASOTA COUNTY, INC PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, ATHLETIC, CRAFTS, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES TO THE YOUTH OF... more »
Children & Youth
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THE SARASOTA CUBAN BALLET SCHOOL INC
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission is to foster global understanding by training a diverse student body of beginning through pre-professional dancers,... more »
Arts & Culture
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Sports
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SARASOTA ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION INC
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
To promote awareness and the preservation of buildings from the sarasota school of architecture movement, 1941-1966, and to demonstrate... more »
Arts & Culture
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Players Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
The players theatre is dedicated to presenting a diverse and entertaining slate of high quality, volunteer driven, theatrical... more »
Arts & Culture
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Circus And Traveling Shows Retirement Project Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
The Circus and Traveling Shows Retirement Project was founded to assist showpeople with age or health problems in their search... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Suncoast Charities For Children Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
Suncoast charities for children is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides annual grants to the suncoast foundation for the construction,... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Hope Fleet International Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
We sail essential supplies, services, and hope to the children who need it most. more »
International
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THE FAMILY NETWORK ON DISABILITIES OF MANATEE SARASOTA INC
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
It is the mission of FND Manasota to empower and support families of children with disabilities in Manatee and Sarasota County,... more »
Disabilities
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Heroes Welcome Home
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
To honor the sacrifice of Veterans and their families, by lending a hand up in removing financial obstacles and supporting other... more »
Homeless & Housing
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SRQ VETS inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
There was a need. We recognized it. And developed SRQ VETS, which simply put, is a non-profit organization of Veterans helping... more »
Veterans
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Mental Health
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SARASOTA PRIDE INC
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
Sarasota Pride, Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Sarasota, Florida. Our mission is to promote the elimination... more »
Civil Rights
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GIRLS INCORPORATED OF SARASOTA COUNTY
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
Girls Inc. fulfills its mission of empowering girls ages 6-18 to be self-confident, responsible and well-rounded individuals by... more »
Children & Youth
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All Friends Network Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission is to help all people with cerebral palsy, autism and other developmental disabilities find friendship and companionship.... more »
Disabilities
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Friendship Volunteer Center
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
The Friendship Volunteer Center is a community service program of Senior Friendship Centers and provides volunteer placement of... more »
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ALSO Youth
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
Empowering LGBTQ+ Youth & Their Allies & Creating Inclusive Communities. more »
Civil Rights
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SAFE PLACE AND RAPE CRISIS CENTER INC
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
Stop domestic and sexual violence in our communities. more »
Mental Health
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Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
Advocate, educate and support individuals affected by prader-willi syndrome and their caregivers. more »
Health
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Jordan Gospel Ministry Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
Over 24 thousand children in Florida Foster Care, 21 thousand at-risk youth in the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice System,... more »
Religion
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All Faiths Food Bank Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
Together with our partners, we provide healthy solutions to end hunger in our community. more »
Food
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The Literacy Council of Sarasota Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of The Literacy Council of Sarasota, Inc., a not-for-profit educational organization, is building a more literate... more »
Education
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Thaise Educational And Exposure Tours Inc
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
Educational, career counseling and referral services more »
Children & Youth
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Mental Health
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PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTHWEST AND CENTRAL FLORIDA INC
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida, Inc is to ensure the right of all individuals to manage their... more »
Health
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Religion
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Compeer Sarasota
- Location:
- Sarasota, FL
0 stars 0 reviews
Through the power of human connection, Compeer serves as a bridge to better mental health and community integration for all. We... more »
Mental Health
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