now more than ever, United is the Way
When United Way Suncoast’s work lifts up a student’s reading ability, delivers free tax preparation to tens of thousands or helps a business recover from a devastating storm, it does more than lend support to a moment, it fuels change for the future. We live in a region where 46 percent of households exist below the poverty line or live paycheck to paycheck and stand one unexpected expense away from dire circumstances.
Given this, our mission—more than 100 years in the making—is to mobilize communities into action so all can thrive. We do this by focusing on three interconnected impact areas: Educational Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency, a focus on building up our nonprofits and proactively dealing with disasters and emerging issues.
now more than ever, United is the Way
When United Way Suncoast’s work lifts up a student’s reading ability, delivers free tax preparation to tens of thousands or helps a business recover from a devastating storm, it does more than lend support to a moment, it fuels change for the future. We live in a region where 46 percent of households exist below the poverty line or live paycheck to paycheck and stand one unexpected expense away from dire circumstances.
Given this, our mission—more than 100 years in the making—is to mobilize communities into action so all can thrive. We do this by focusing on three interconnected impact areas: Educational Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency, a focus on building up our nonprofits and proactively dealing with disasters and emerging issues.
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returns a value of $2.75 to the community.
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Check out the video below to learn more about how we continue to move into our second century of service, why we always sa
Check out this mission video and learn how our partnerships with early learning centers across the region connect families to United Way Suncoast.
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children reading on level or making significant progress towards the goal since, tripling the initial number.
in tax refunds and credits were returned to our region in 2025 thanks to our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
will be disbursed to 67 nonprofit partner programs through 2027, addressing urgent needs in educational opportunity and financial security throughout the Suncoast.
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Calendar of Events
This week of service connects community volunteers with local nonprofits to tackle hands-on projects—everything from...
Join us virtually for this critical conversation as we gather a panel of experts to...
Taking place at the beautiful Coliseum in St. Petersburg, the 2026 Bank On Suncoast Financial...
Join fellow leaders, advocates, and changemakers for Advocacy in Action, sponsored by Suncoast Credit Union....
Success Stories
When United Way Suncoast education director Allison Welter reflects on our Read Across Suncoast Initiative, two words come immediately to mind. Chubby cheeks. “When I
When Jaraux Washington stepped to the podium on a recent Tuesday morning, she didn’t talk about how many students her organization, Elevate Tampa Bay, serves.
During the game on December 22, the Lightning honored Dr. Nichole Pena-Miller with Community Hero Award. Dr. Miller serves as United Way Suncoast’s Senior Director
It’s difficult to imagine something good emerging from a global pandemic that divided families, impaled our economy and led to 1.2 million deaths. Divining inspiration
