LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (May 10, 2024) – Neal Communities, Southwest Florida’s premier, private homebuilder, donated $5,000 as a Gold Star Sponsor of the Sarasota County Schools Outstanding Volunteer Award event, held April 25, 2024. The event recognized the individual volunteers and business partners that support the schools by giving of their time and resources.

Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, the number of volunteer hours equated to nearly $3 million in in-kind support for the Sarasota County school system.

Sarasota County Schools Director of Strategic Engagement Dr. Harriet D. Moore, said, “We are so thankful for the dedicated volunteers that generously give of their time to support the school system and the success of our students.”

Volunteers fill a number of needs, including mentoring and tutoring students, supporting teachers and students in the classroom, preparing instructional materials, assisting with programs and events, helping in media centers and cafeterias, and much more. Many schools rely on volunteers, and most have a volunteer coordinator to match volunteers with opportunities.

With a philanthropic culture and a core belief that “Where You Live Matters,” Neal Communities has given more than $8 million to local charities throughout Southwest Florida and is committed to the communities where they live, work and build.

For more information about Neal Communities, visit NealCommunities.com. For more information about volunteering in Sarasota County Schools, contact the school district Office of Community Involvement at 941.927.9000, ext. 31500 or communityinvolvement@sarasotacountyschools.net.