Fighting back tears, Kristina prepares to take a photo of her 5-year-old son Ethan as he holds a pennant that says, First Day of School. It’s an emotional moment for
Paving The Path To Generational Change Through Early Learning When children carefully arrange building blocks, it might seem like they’re simply toying with wooden pieces adorned in vibrant numbers and
Collaborative pilot program connects behavior specialists with Quality Childcare Initiatives (QCI) partners A United Way Suncoast pilot program is improving early learning, enhancing elementary education and strengthening the workforce.
United Way Suncoast will continue its mid- and long-term recovery efforts in the region with the help of a recent $869,000 disbursement from the United Way of Florida Disaster Fund.
At year’s end, all of us at United Way Suncoast take a moment to reflect on our success and renew our hopes for a greater 2023. When we do so,
Hearing the words “Summer break” conjures up images of sun-drenched days, the pool, vacations and lots of free time. But, for many children, summer isn’t all fun and games. It’s
United Way Suncoast uses the famed fleur-de-lis to symbolize its Tocqueville Society group of donors. History tells us the fleur-de-lis represents faith, wisdom, and chivalry. Jamie and Jane Egasti have
It’s not uncommon for Steve and Carolyn Roskamp to arrive at Bradenton’s Sea Breeze Elementary with an arm full of supplies and a heart full of love for the students.
Six-year-old Dariel Gonzalez-Maqueda stares into the laptop camera with brown eyes, wide and eager, and leans his head on the shoulder of his mother, Cristina Maqueda. As he listens, Cristina
An elementary education background and memories of childhood challenges anchors Jane Egasti’s dedication to early learning initiatives. “As a slow reader in childhood, I have a special place in my
