United Way Suncoast Announces 34th Annual Week of Caring
Week of service, presented by USAA, runs April 20-25
United Way Suncoast will celebrate Global Volunteer Month with its 34th Annual Week of Caring, presented by USAA, from Monday, April 20 through Saturday, April 25. The annual event connects corporate teams, civic groups, and individual volunteers with service projects across the region.
Week of Caring brings nonprofit partners together with volunteers ready to serve through projects tied to United Way Suncoast’s focus areas of educational opportunity, financial security and community resiliency.
USAA’s involvement marks the first time United Way Suncoast has had a sponsor for Week of Caring. The relationship reflects USAA’s commitment to strengthening the local communities it serves. The sponsorship also aligns with the company’s culture of service. Nationwide, USAA employees log more than 267,000 volunteer hours.
Throughout Week of Caring, nearly 40 volunteer opportunities are scheduled. Some of the most visual projects include:
April 20, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Parenting Matters, 602 3rd St. E., Bradenton
A team from Neal Communities will prepare items for Parenting Matters’ Music in Motion class, helping support an early learning experience for children and families.
April 21, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Angels Attic, 1255 Seeds Ave., Sarasota
Employees from Home Depot will renovate the exterior of the building, including the thrift store. Best visuals are expected before 12 noon.
April 21, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
AMI Kids, 12022 Gandy Blvd., N., St. Petersburg
A group from Suncoast Voices for Children will join students aboard the vessel, “Orlando Rose,” for a floating classroom focused on the ecosystems of Tampa Bay. (Reporters/Photographers interested in this event must RSVP to crotolo@uwsuncoast.org by 4/19.)
April 24, 9 a.m.-noon
Children’s Home Network Campus, 10909 Memorial Hwy., Tampa
USAA employees will make updates to the campus as part of the company’s support for Week of Caring.
Registration is still open for individuals and groups who would like to volunteer, including several youth- and family-friendly projects for the public. Learn more and sign up at www.volunteersuncoast.org/weekofcaring.
Together, we can create better opportunities for all through collaboration and volunteerism. United We Rise, United We Win.
About United Way Suncoast
United Way Suncoast mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive. We give families and community members across our five-county footprint the “Freedom To Rise.” Founded in 1924, we enter our second century of service with a decided focus on uniting the region to generate support for hard-working families that stand one unexpected expense away from dire circumstance. Along the way, we lead, convene and collaborate with corporate supporters, individual donors, nonprofit partners and valued volunteers because we know – United We Rise, United We Win.