A Tax Supervisor at Kerkering, Barberio & Co., Erin Fuller has lots of experience working under pressure; experience which served her well as she became a first-time campaign coordinator in the midst of a global pandemic. Like many of us, Erin and her team were busy adjusting to the challenges of remote work environments and…
It is no exaggeration to say that this year was the most complex and challenging VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) season in history. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic created challenges to providing in-person tax assistance, but our VITA team was determined to find solutions. With careful planning and creative thinking, a variety of methods were implemented…
The second grader’s blue octopus drawing was replete with eight tentacles, and all eight of those tentacles touched Janet Bowers’ heart. “I thought this was the sweetest thing,” Bowers smiled, noting the drawing’s accompanying note included proper punctuation. “They just benefit so much with one-on-one attention.” The picture reflects the connection Bowers had made with…
Women United and Young Leaders’ Society paired up with a United Way working group led by Joe Calinski, for a day of service on May 8. The volunteers cleaned and assisted with maintenance tasks including raking, planting seeds and harvesting fruits and vegetables at Sugg Middle School’s community garden. This unique program addresses equity issues…
It’s a melding of heartfelt appreciation and hands-on help, a pairing of community care and company goodwill, a teaming of inspiring energy and engaging efforts. It’s United Way Suncoast’s Week of Caring — a volunteer effort so impactful it can’t even be contained to seven days. Officially, it coincided with National Volunteer Week — April…
Comfort came through the Zoom. During United Way Suncoast’s Women United Leadership Series seminar on May 14, one of the participants grew emotional as she discussed the challenges of trying to meet the perceived lofty standards set by coworkers and fellow moms. The office conversations of success and the never-ending joyful photos on social media…
Some of you may be surprised to know that our Corporate Partners aren’t the only ones who run United Way campaigns each year. That’s right, strategic community partners also run yearly campaigns. One such partner is Bay Area Legal Services (BALS). Their campaign is headed up by Paul Leek, development campaign specialist, whose primary role…
United Way Suncoast welcomes the new Chief Advancement Officer, Kari Goetz and sat down with her to learn a bit more about her diverse background, her plans for United Way Suncoast and how improvising figures prominently in her leadership style. What was your path to United Way Suncoast? In some ways, this was a…
While we often think of community as the place we call home, communities are created when we connect and build relationships with others who share our values and goals regardless of where we live. United Way’s work across the Suncoast region, a desire to support that work and a family connection to the Tampa Bay…
Tocqueville Society members give to United Way Suncoast for many different reasons. How do we know? Because you told us! And it’s your stories of supporting United Way Suncoast and giving back to our community that inspire us to give our best every day. Read on to learn why some Tocqueville Society donors give –…
