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Supporting those who serve our community.

Our Story

Local government is a high-performance environment powered by complex systems, but its success is driven by people who serve with heart.


Our mission is to elevate community, deepen connection, and ensure the well-being and personal growth of the people behind public service.

 

Mission Manatee is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the heart of public service. While public funding is appropriately reserved for the operations of government, our organization focuses on strengthening and supporting the people who carry out that work every day - ensuring they feel valued, connected, and equipped to serve our community at their very best.


Run by dedicated volunteers, our organization is privately funded through voluntary contributions and community support.

There is no greater joy than seeing neighbors helping neighbors. Mission Manatee was created to ensure every person behind the counter has what they need to serve our community with a full heart.


Mandie Ferguson, Founder of Mission Manatee

Our Focus Areas

Compassion-First

Synergy & Personal Growth

Synergy & Personal Growth

 No public servant should walk through life's biggest moments alone. Through our Compassion-First Program, we provide meals delivered to the doorsteps of our team members during times of loss and celebrations of new life - ensuring they feel cared for and ready to return to serving our neighbors with a full heart.

Synergy & Personal Growth

Synergy & Personal Growth

Synergy & Personal Growth

 We foster a culture of collaboration through assistance with team-building lunches, afterhours connection events, and supporting personal growth. By providing the resources and opportunities for teams to bond and celebrate wins, we ensure a unified workforce ready to serve our neighbors. 

Service After Service

Synergy & Personal Growth

Service After Service

 Many who serve our county once served our country. This initiative honors active duty and veteran team members through annual recognition and dedicated resources, celebrating their continued mission of service both at the national and local levels.

Powered by the heart of our community.

Meet our supporters

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (REGISTRATION NO. CH82917) AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR BY VISITING WWW.800HELPFLA.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. 

A 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization | EIN: 39-3673018

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