Ashley Coone

Amazing evening celebrating the new gym, pavillion & playground at the Flanzer @bgcsdc. I often dreamed of this moment for kids in DeSoto. Thank God that it’s finally here. Truly humbled & grateful for sweet donors who named the pavilion in my honor. #smithbrownproject

Honored to spend #MLKDay with the DeSoto County Historical Society. Our CEO Ashley Coone and Senior Student Ambassador Zuleyma reflected on Dr. King’s legacy and how it guides our work at Links to Success. Zuleyma also shared about our DC trip to the MLK Memorial.

Excited to connect with so many people who care about our community today at the DeSoto County Ahead Community Update 2026! Stop by @Links2Success’ booth and learn more about our resources. @ThePattersonFdn

@80sbabie2323 Awww she has gotten so big! Happy to hear she had a great day. Hope you can enjoy some of the holiday season. Heading to the airport as we tweet! lol Thanks friend! 🫶🏾

@AshleyCoone Heyyyyyyy Ashley I worked all Christmas but toot had a great day so a win is a win. I pray for safe travels cause I just know your not home lol ❤️🫶🏾

I really didn’t want anything this year. God I’m truly thankful I’m not in oxygen, im not on pills, I can move freely. Wish more can i ask for.

It’s our second Harwood Lab for the DeSoto Ahead initiative today! Community members are coming together to discuss youth, health, housing, and more. Huge thanks to @ThePattersonFdn for supporting this important work for our community. @HarwoodInst

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Nominate a DeSoto County Community Champion! Each month the DeSoto Digest spotlights someone making an impact in our community & shares their story + aspirations. Have a voice in who gets featured next! Let’s celebrate DeSoto’s champions! Nominate here 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Thanks for dropping by the Nest, Adam Sandler! 🦅😎 #fgcu

There’s still time to join an Aspirations to Actions Book Circle (virtual or in person)! You will have the opportunity to explore The New Civic Path by Rich Harwood and connect with other passionate people in our community. @ThePattersonFdn Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Happy Birthday to my friend and Senator @Sen_Albritton! 🎉 We’re grateful for your longtime advocacy of @Links2Success and all you do for DeSoto County. Thank you for visiting our new home last week and for your tremendous support over the years.

Check out this blog by @duda_beth, Director of the @SuncoastCGLR, highlighting the latest Pop Up Neighbor through Laundry event in DeSoto County! 🧺❤️ @ThePattersonFdn Read more: gradelevelreadingsuncoast.net/pop-up-neighbo…

Grateful to @BarancikCMBF for their continued investment in DeSoto during their latest grant cycle. Includes $1.2M for 72 units of teacher housing & $570K to @Links2Success to connect families w/ resources. Thanks for helping us build a stronger future. 🔗 yoursun.com/venice/news/8-…

Over Spring Break, Links to Success students had the meaningful opportunity to explore Washington, D.C. Special thanks to @UnitedWaySuncoast & @BarancikCMBF for empowering this experience. Read a student’s reflection shared by @ThePattersonFdn: 🔗 thepattersonfoundation.org/blog/a2a/walki…

Such a joy connecting w/ non profits at the Summer of Service Carnival. Thrilled to share @ThePattersonFdn’s Civic Path Book Circle opportunity: free book, meaningful conversations & a $300 award to a local nonprofit. Join a circle in DeSoto thru Oct!📚 bit.ly/bookcirclesign…

Grateful to @ThePattersonFdn for highlighting @Links2Success’ new permanent home in this month’s DeSoto Digest! 🏡 Read the blog here: thepattersonfoundation.org/blog/a2a/a-hom… #DeSotoCounty #AspirationsToActions

Excited to share about @Links2Success’ new home in this month’s edition of the DeSoto Digest. Thanks to @ThePattersonFdn for the opportunity and all of their support of DeSoto County. thepattersonfoundation.org/blog/a2a/a-hom…

Beyond grateful for this opportunity for @Links2Success, the families we serve and our community.

Suncoast Remake Learning Days 2025 soared with 380 events—a 25% jump from last year—thanks to 265+ partners! DeSoto County led with 93 events, including 31 returning hosts. Catch the highlights in this special DeSoto Digest edition: conta.cc/4kjr4qv #SuncoastRemakeDays

Listening to "Discover DeSoto: Bridging Hope, Leading Change, and Cultivating Community with Karissa Roosa" at buzzsprout.com/2122151/episod…