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Jun 27, 2025
By: Ernest Hooper

UWS, Verizon convene leaders for Disaster Resilience Initiative launch

In a room full of nonprofit leaders, disaster preparedness experts, government representatives and elected officials, United Way Worldwide vice president Marcus Coleman asked each

Jun 19, 2025
By: Candace Rotolo

Target, Points Of Light, UWS team up to transform Sulphur Springs K-8 Community School

Armed with paint brushes, shovels and cleaning supplies, more than 90 Target employees turned in a transformative reformation that hit the bullseye at Sulphur Springs

Jun 9, 2025
By: Ernest Hooper

Words of Inspiration Fill UWW’s ‘Together We Thrive’ Conference

The halls at Orlando’s Loews Meeting Complex filled with 1,200 dedicated United Way workers, audible greetings among old friends and busy conversations about best practices.

Jun 3, 2025
By: Candace Rotolo

A Heart For Helping Others Highlights CNA Cohort

Gabby Arbeene always knew she had a heart for helping others. When her mother became bedridden for several months with an illness, Gabby stepped in

May 23, 2025
By: Ernest Hooper

UWS ACE Grant Boosts Red Star Foundation’s Mission

Jerry Shaffer stood under a canopy tent explaining the significance of the Red Star Foundation and the banner that sat on his table at the

May 20, 2025
By: Ernest Hooper

BankOn Suncoast Summit: Give People A Chance

The flashback immediately resonated with attendees at the United Way Suncoast BankOn Suncoast Summit on Tuesday. Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown shared a compelling story

May 14, 2025
By: Candace Rotolo

New ALICE Report: Survival Budget Surges Past $100K

According to the new ALICE Report, the annual cost to make ends meet for certain families in Pinellas and Sarasota counties has surged past $100,000,

Apr 15, 2025
By: Ernest Hooper

Tampa International Airport, UWS team again for 5K On The Runway

They arrived before the sun creased a clear sky above runway 10/28 at Tampa International Airport. Hundreds of volunteers, dozens of security personnel and first

Apr 2, 2025
By: Web Admin

R.I.S.E. Luncheon Honors Community Impact and Resilience

Blog Post By Candace Rotolo United Way Suncoast marked another year of impact and progress at its 3rd Annual R.I.S.E. Luncheon on Tuesday, April 1.

Mar 28, 2025
By: Web Admin

United Way Suncoast and Dwyer Workforce Development Celebrate CNA Graduates

Blog Post By Candace Rotolo United Way Suncoast (UWS) recently celebrated the latest milestone in its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, marking the first full

Mar 3, 2025
By: Web Admin

UWS Volunteers Help Students Navigate Financial Decisions

Blog Post By Candace Rotolo United Way Suncoast recently reinforced its commitment to financial literacy with the launch of its inaugural Youth Philanthropy Week. Through

Feb 13, 2025
By: Devan Endlich

Campaign Coordinator Spotlight – Monica DeFrancisco

Who’ll take a pie in the face to raise money for United Way Suncoast? Monica DeFrancisco, Sr. Manager, Regional Service Center at Paychex/St. Petersburg did

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