United Way Suncoast serves DeSoto, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas and Sarasota counties. For more than 80 years, United Way Suncoast has helped millions of deserving people and has been the charitable partner for hundreds of area agencies, businesses and civic organizations. During nearly nine decades of service, United Way has invested millions of dollars that directly and indirectly touch nearly every Suncoast man, woman and child. United Way Suncoast focuses its leadership and resources on three Impact Agenda priorities: Early Literacy (0-12) Ensure that children are surpassing key school readiness and early grade reading benchmarks. Youth Success (13-18) Ensure that children are graduating form high school with the skills necessary to pursue post-secondary education or vocational training. Financial Stability (18+) Ensure adults achieve long-term financial stability by developing the skills and opportunities to obtain family sustaining employment.