WHO WE ARE
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit Foundation that is 100% volunteer based and tax deductible for donations.
The mission of The Road To Independence Foundation is to help young people as they transition from Foster care to the real world. We want to provide funds to these individuals to cover the cost of necessities that may be road blocks to their success. Without any family support or funds, a car repair bill or needed books for college or trade school could be the end of the road for some young people. We want to be there to help, and that is what we are going to do.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Nancy Detert, President
Maia Morrision, Vice President
Carol Binette, Secretary/Treasurer
Kathy Lehner, Director
Linda Long, Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS BIOS
Sarasota County Commissioner 2016 to current
Florida Senate 2008 to 2016
Florida House of Representatives 1998 to 2006
Sarasota County School Board 1988 to 1992
Re/Max Platinum Realty- Associate
Venice Area Board of Realtors – 1975 to current
Realtor Emeritus status – 2015
Realtor of the Year – 1987 and 2015
Lifetime Achievement Award – 2014
A Better Solution – Founder – 1998 to current
United Way of South Sarasota County
Venice Sertoma Member
Venice Chamber of Commerce
Nancy C. Detert – President
Maia Morrison – Vice President
Carol Binette – Secretary/Treasurer
Kathy Lehner – Director
– 2005 to 2006
CEO – 2018 to current
Venice Chamber of Commerce Board President
Past Board Member
Past Board Member
Venice Chamber of Commerce – President &
Linda Long – Director
Sarasota Military Academy – Board Member
Sarasota Tiger Bay – program committee
Gulf Coast Italian Scholarship – past chair
Westcoast Facilitators – past Vice President