- November 2, 2024
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Victoria Brown, the founder of Dollar Dynasty in Sarasota, was thrilled to be a recipient of a grant from the Palm Aire Women's Club once again.
Brown founded the nonprofit, which serves people who are homeless as well as underprivileged adults and children. Dollar Dynasty was founded in 2003.
Brown said there are "almost no words" to show her gratitude for the women's club's donation. She said the donation is a blessing.
Dollar Dynasty was one of six nonprofits in Manatee and Sarasota counties to receive a grant from the women's club during a luncheon May 12 at the Palm Aire Country Club. The women's club provided $5,000 in grants.
Carolann Garafola, the chairman for charities for the women's club, said the grants are a way to support the community.
"We support all aspects of a community — teenagers, babies, adults, anybody who is in need — through these charities," she said.
Barbara Price, the vice president of Baby Basics of Sarasota County, said the $1,000 grant will give the nonprofit the ability to provide diapers for a family for a year.
"(The women's club) has supported us in a number of ways for years," Price said. "When you have something that interrupts our process, like COVID, this kind of donation from them is wonderful to keep us sustainable."