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On Feb. 27, Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight presented a check for $10,000 to UnidosNow, a Sarasota nonprofit group that works to elevate the Latino commu- nity through education, integration and civic engagement, the office announced. "The money will support the UnidosNow Youth Collaborative for College Preparation (YCCP), an intense mentoring and leadership training program for high school students over the summer and fall of 2014," a news release says. "YCCP provides a bridge to college for students who would otherwise not be able to attend due to a lack of resources or tools to navigate the path to higher education," the release adds. "UnidosNow also demands that parents become involved within the com- munity, making volunteerism a cornerstone of YCCP." "It is a privilege to use money seized from criminals to support an organization that pro- vides positive, character building programs for young people," said Knight in the release. "UnidosNow combines civic participation with college readiness, which prepares stu- dents for a successful future and directly impacts this community as a whole." SHERIFF'S OFFICE DONATES FORFEITURE FUNDS TO UNIDOSNOW Sheriff Tom Knight (right) makes the presentation to Frankie Soriano (left) and Cathaleen Kaiyoorawongs of UnidosNow. Contributed photo Sarasota News Leader March 7, 2014 Page 96