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We're Creating Transformational Change

For 100 years, United Way Suncoast has strengthened the community by adhering to the undeniable mantra: Together, We’re Greater Than Any Challenge.
 
In 2024, cost of living imbalances, educational barriers and three hurricanes tested the mettle of our mantra. Once again, we met the moment thanks to the incredible compassion, resolve and determination of our community.
 
Together, nonprofit partners, donors and volunteers turned the tide against these challenges by getting involved, taking action and giving back. In the wake of the devastating one-two punch of Helene and Milton, we connected corporate donors with nonprofit partners to provide immediate relief, while raising nearly $2 million in our Together We Recover Fund for mid- and long-term support.
 
Together, we mobilized the community to action for all, just as we’ve done since we started as the Tampa Welfare League and Community Chest in 1924. At the heart of our efforts then and now: supporting community members who are forced to deal with life’s daily storms.
 
Together, we impacted the lives of more than half a million people in our five-county region this year. We continued to elevate early learning, energy middle and high school students and empower families through financial security. 
 

Together, we celebrated our 100-year milestone through events and commemorations, but also through a collective will that reflects our legacy and signals our future.

Together, as we move into our second century of service, let’s continue the drive that makes us greater than any challenge. Let’s never lose sight of the fact that …

United We Rise, United We Win. 

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2024 COMMUNITY IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS

United Way Suncoast volunteers produced 27,039 hours of service in 2024.

United Way Suncoast’s Education efforts delivered more than 50,000 books into the hands of young readers.

United Way Suncoast’s Youth Success partners helped more than 8,000 students gain essential skills related to career readiness and post-secondary trajectory.

United Way Suncoast’s Financial Security efforts increased the number of residents retaining a job for more than 12 months by 56%.

You can view more stories of the impact United Way Suncoast has made across our community in 2024 by visiting our Blog. Check out our Centennial Page to see how we celebrated 100 years of Impact. Keep pace with our progress by connecting to our social media platforms and  subscribing to our YouTube channel.