Nearly 1 in 2 Sarasota Families are Struggling
Sarasota Counties is home to 218,010 households. Yet 93,593 (43%) are ALICE or below— hardworking families who cannot afford the basic cost of living.
ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households represent our neighbors who earn above the Federal Poverty Level but still cannot afford essentials like housing, food, health care, childcare, and transportation.
ALICE families are the backbone of Sarasota Counties economy:
When you donate to United Way of South Sarasota County, you are standing with:
Financial hardship touches all ages, races, and household types, and recent hurricanes have only deepened the crisis.
In the last several years, storms like Ian, Idalia, Milton, Debby, and Helene damaged more than 70,000 Sarasota Counties homes. Families faced everything from roof leaks and mold to total devastation. For those already struggling paycheck to paycheck, recovery has been overwhelming.
At United Way of South Sarasota County, we’ve been on the ground since day 1 — and we’re still there today. For 2 years and counting, we’ve been:
When you support United Way of South Sarasota County, you are helping your neighbors build brighter futures. Every contribution—whether time, talent, or treasure—strengthens our community.
No matter how you choose to give, 100% of your support stays right here in Sarasota Counties.
When your business partners with the United Way of South Sarasota County, you are investing in a stronger, more resilient community. Our corporate sponsors help fund critical programs and events that improve lives in the areas of education, health, financial stability, and disaster recovery.
Your sponsorship is more than a logo—it’s a statement that you care about the future of Sarasota Counties. We work with you to create year-round visibility, meaningful employee engagement opportunities, and measurable community impact.
Make a secure online donation to support programs that change lives right here at home.
Prefer to give by mail? Send your check payable to:
United Way of South Sarasota County
4242 Tamiami Trail S., Venice, FL 34293
Set up a recurring monthly gift of any size. Your steady support helps us provide vital funding for programs and services.
Local businesses can make a big impact for just $1 a day ($365 annually). Show your commitment to the community while gaining year-round recognition as a socially responsible business.
Partner with us to support our programs and events year-round. Gain visibility, engage your employees, and make a measurable impact.
Encourage your employer to run a United Way workplace giving campaign. Employees can contribute through payroll deduction, participate in workplace fundraisers, and volunteer together to strengthen our community.
Include United Way of South Sarasota County in your will, trust, or estate plan. Your legacy gift will continue making a difference for generations to come.
Organize a small gathering, fundraiser, or awareness activity with friends, family, or colleagues to benefit United Way programs. We’ll provide ideas and resources to help you succeed.
Give your time and talents.
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With your generous financial contribution, United Way of South Sarasota is able to enable to keep fighting for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Sarasota Counties. Every gift, whether it’s $20 or $10,000 makes an impact and improves a life for a person here in our community.
Assists us with our critical operational costs and funding of Community Impact Grants for the following organizations!
Learn more about the Community Organizations being impacted with your giving power!