Parenting is not meant to be done alone. Neither, it turns out, is the work of supporting parents.
The 2026 IMPACT Celebration, our largest to date, was made possible because a community of businesses and individuals chose to invest in the families Parenting Matters serves. This year’s sponsors represent something more than financial support. They represent a growing circle of trust around children and families in Manatee and Sarasota Counties.
At the heart of that circle are organizations whose relationship with Parenting Matters runs deep. The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County has long been a natural partner in our work through connecting families to VPK support, sharing resources like their book program and Sleep Baby Safely initiative, and walking alongside us as a Compassionate Company. Axiom Strategic Counseling has supported Parenting Matters in countless ways over the years, most recently helping us shape the vision for our future through our Strategic Plan process. These are not just sponsors; they are fellow believers in what strong families can do for a community.
Also stepping into sponsorship this year were SaraMana Business Solutions, Forza Education Management, and Blue Collar Roofing — businesses we have had the pleasure of working alongside — whose decision to invest in the IMPACT Celebration marks a meaningful evolution in those relationships. And Stewart Title joined us for the first time as a new supporter, introduced through the generosity of board member Ali Marks.
Alongside these businesses, a generous individual donor and donor-advised fund contributor added their voices to the chorus of support that made the evening possible.
What this group represents, collectively, is something we do not take lightly. When businesses that know us well choose to deepen that relationship, and when new partners step in for the first time, it reflects a confidence in Parenting Matters and in the work our Parenting Educators do every day alongside families. As the needs of our community grow and the families we serve navigate increasingly complex challenges, that expanding circle of support is what allows us to meet them where they are.
We are grateful to every sponsor, donor, and partner who made this celebration, and the work it represents, possible.
If you would like more information about how you can get involved with Parenting Matters, reach out to Rebekah Prieto, Director of Development and Marketing RPrieto@ParentingMattersFL.org or 941-756-3007.