Youth Success

Currently, our United We Grow initiative builds on the foundational elements of United We Learn, We support youth success programs focused on college and career readiness skills and on-time graduation for middle and high school students. United Way Suncoast remains committed to supporting this diverse group that ranges in age from 10-24: middle school 10-14; high school 14-18; college 18-24.

Part of the effort involves inspiring and solidifying the career aspirations of middle school and high students to help put them on a path to post-secondary success. At the same time, we look to support programs that strengthen graduation rates and provide internships and career training. Our goal is to guide our community investments, initiatives and targets, and provide resources for community and partners to take action independently. 

In FY2024, United Way Suncoast invested $922,000 in 22 youth success programs. Among the positive results: our partners helped more than 8,000 students  gain career readiness skills, more than tripled the number of high school students with mentors, and  increased the number of students who improved their GPA by 39.8%.  

To learn more, please contact Bronwyn Beightol, Chief Impact Officer at bbeightol@uwsuncoast.org.