Dollar Dynasty provided scholarships for 23 to attend camp.

Unfortunately, for too many low-income and homeless students’ summer is not a vacation. These children often find themselves at loose ends without meals or adult supervision. Summer day camps are one solution; however, they can be expensive and out of reach.

For the past 15 years, Dollar Dynasty has been raising money to pay for summer camps. According to founder Victoria Brown, “It is a great opportunity to get these kids off the street and into a fun, safe environment. “

This year, 23 students attend 10-week summer camp programs at two camps in the Newtown area. 18 received scholarships to Roy Mc Bean Boys and Girls Club and 5 received scholarships to Robert Taylor. All the children come from low-income families in the community.

Dollar Dynasty also made donations to assist three graduating students, Isaiah Martinez, Charlotte Corporan, and Derek Bilobram. These three have been summer camp scholarship recipients since this program began in 2003. They started initially with the GWIZ hands-on science and technology program and continued with Dollar Dynasty’s scholarship summer camp program.

These scholarships were made possible through the generous donations from our special, loyal and dedicated sponsors. Unfortunately, each year, camp costs increase, and it is difficult to meet the increased fees. To contribute to the Dollar Dynasty Summer Camp Program or any of its other programs, please send a donation to Dollar Dynasty, PO Box 5975, Sarasota, FL 34277 or call 941- 955-8091.

Please remember to save the date for Dollar Dynasty’s 17th Annual “Sharing the Dream” Recognition Luncheon and Fundraiser, will take place Saturday, March 21st, 2020. The luncheon will recognize and thank many in the community who have shared and contributed to her dream of helping those in need. The luncheon will take place at the Palm Aire Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota, Florida, 34243 from 11:00 AM to 2 PM. For more information, please call 941-955-8091.

In existence since 2003, Dollar Dynasty subsists on donations, hard work, and a desire to make a difference. It has met the needs of the Newtown, Sarasota

Community for 16 years. It gives assistance to more than 700 people each month. It has provided critical humanitarian aid and community outreach programs to low- and fixed-income families through a variety of services. It provides families with basic life needs, such as food, clothing, and educational supplies. Counseling, career development, spiritual guidance, and referrals for housing, shelter and crisis networks are also available. For children, they offer summer camps, educational programs, field trips, school supplies and holiday toy drives.

Dollar Dynasty is grateful and appreciative for year-round volunteers and donations received, both monetary and non-monetary. This organization does not receive city, county or federal funding. All the nonprofit’s donations, proceeds and scholarships come from local businesses, organizations, citizens and through its Community Store sales. The staff are all unpaid volunteers.

For all these reasons, Dollar Dynasty needs your support. This charity is local, independent, and impacts the community it serves. To contribute to the Dollar Dynasty summer camp program or its other programs, please send a donation to Dollar Dynasty, PO Box 5975, Sarasota, FL 34277 or call 941- 955-8091 or email dollardynasty@comcast.net for more information.