Giving Challenge 2026

Be the One-A-Thon

A 24-hour live community giving event at Fogartyville featuring music, art, poetry, nonprofit spotlights, and live broadcasts on WSLR community radio.


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About the Event

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center will host a Giving Challenge Pop-up Giving Station during the April 15–16 Giving Challenge as part of WSLR’s live Be the One-A-Thon broadcast.

The event will feature 24 hours of community programming streamed on YouTube and social media and broadcast on WSLR 96.5 community radio.

Participating nonprofits will connect with donors in person, host informational tables, and join short on-air interviews throughout the broadcast. Some partner organizations may also have performers, artists, or participants featured as part of the programming.

Featured Activities

Drink & Draw

A creative community art session with music and live event energy.

Sandbox Open Mic

An open mic featuring musicians, poets, and community voices.

Poetry Slam

Live poetry and spoken word woven into the 24-hour broadcast.

Early Morning Yoga

A sunrise reset to carry the community into the final hours of giving.

Participating Nonprofits

WSLR+Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center

UnidosNow

Support Our Schools

Sarasota Pops Orchestra

Mosaic Movements

Truly Valued

Community Harvest SRQ

Truly Valued

Event Details

Date: April 15–16, 2026

Time: Noon to Noon

Location: Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, Sarasota, Florida

Contact: Jesse Coleman • info@wslr.org

#GivingChallenge2026   •   #BeTheOne

The 2026 Giving Challenge is presented by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County with giving strengthened by The Patterson Foundation.

Double Your Impact on Giving Challenge Day for WSLR!

Make your donation to WSLR+Fogartyville for the Giving Challenge.

 

 Your individual gift ($25 – $100) gets matched dollar for dollar. We’ll call you April 15th to complete your donation.