Back To School Backpacks, White House Briefings

As someone who once aspired to be America's first woman president, my recent visit to Washington, D.C., for a White House briefing and United Way Worldwide Summit proved more than inspiring. It was insightful, encouraging and hopeful. Click here to read my blog.?

Suncoast Updates

Campaign Coordinator Workshop

We couldn't do what we do without our Campaign Coordinators! These amazing volunteers joined us for our annual Campaign Coordinator Workshop to get inspiration and learn about new tools to help connect their colleagues with the United Way Suncoast mission. Grateful for all of our volunteers, because United We Rise, United We Win!

Bullard Family Foundation Back To School Bash

We were proud to represent at the Bullard Family Foundation Big Backpack Build 2024. This event brought our community together at Raymond James Stadium to hand out 30,000+ backpacks for kids to be ready to shine on their first day of school!

Suncoast Snapshot

Parenting Matters guides parents in understanding their children's development and behavior while teaching effective skills to ensure their safety and help them reach their full potential. Check out the Suncoast Snapshot featuring Katie Becker, Executive Director of Parenting Matters.

For the third consecutive year, Koozie Group employees have filled 1,000 backpacks with school supplies for students in the region. A world-class supplier of top promotional products, including BIC-branded writing instruments, Koozie Group's local employees in St. Petersburg and Clearwater lent their time and talent to help students in need. United Way Suncoast graciously delivered the backpacks to our schools of focus to ensure children start that first day of school next week with prideful smiles.

A huge thank you to JE Dunn Construction for their incredible support in sponsoring our back-to-school kit build! Their team came together at their Tampa and St. Pete offices to assemble 135 backpacks for the students of Academy Prep Center of Tampa & St. Petersburg.

Academy Prep Center is a nonprofit prep school providing full scholarships to students in grades 5-8, helping them achieve their academic dreams. Your generosity is making a big difference in their lives. We couldn't do it without you!

We had an incredible day with volunteers from Citi at our nonprofit partner, Oasis Opportunities! They helped sort clothes, shoes, and other donations for students in need. OASIS serves over 15,000 students each year, providing essential items like clothing and hygiene products. We're so grateful for their impactful work and the generosity of Citi volunteers!

Last week EY sponsored a back-to-school kit build, where their dedicated employees came together to assemble 360 backpacks filled with essential school supplies. These backpacks will be distributed to students across our schools of focus in our 5-county footprint, ensuring they have the tools they need to start the school year off right.

We are so grateful for the continued partnership and support from EY. Their commitment to our community and to the mission of United Way Suncoast is inspiring. To the entire EY team, thank you for your generosity and dedication. Here's to a bright and successful school year ahead!

As the 2024 ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Report revealed, more than 46 percent of households in our region live paycheck to paycheck and stand just one unexpected expense from dire circumstances. A?Pinellas family of four with an infant and a preschooler needs to annually make $98,000 just to meet basic household needs. We recognize the best way to help involves mobilizing the community to unite behind a collective effort. Be part of the force. Join us through these opportunities.

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