United Way of Pasco County Announces $600,000 in Community Impact Awards to 50 Partner Agencies
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United Way of Pasco County
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United Way of Pasco County Announces $600,000 in Community Impact Awards to 50 Partner Agencies
Land O’ Lakes – October 30th, 2024 – United Way of Pasco County (UWPC) over the past year has supported 50,000 residents across the county - from Lacoochee to Holiday - through the Community Impact Grant. For this upcoming 2024-2025 Fiscal Year, funds from the Community Impact Grant will be distributed to 50 Pasco-based nonprofits dedicated to health and human services, addressing the critical needs of Child and Elder Abuse Recovery, Economic Mobility, Homeless Prevention, Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence Recovery, Mental Health, Physical Health, Substance Abuse Recovery, and Youth Success and Education.
The Community Impact Grant from UWPC ensures 100% local use of funds, empowering grassroots agencies to serve Pasco residents with essential resources, including shelter for domestic violence victims, mobile food pantries for the elderly, bill assistance, early childhood reading readiness, job training and life skills development for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, legal services for survivors of human trafficking, affordable homeownership programs, healthcare for low-income residents, and mental health therapy for children, families, and veterans. For details and to receive help from the 2024-2025 Partner Agencies, visit www.unitedwaypasco.org.
UWPC is thankful to their Community Impact Fund top donors including Publix Supermarkets, Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Ferman Automotive Group, Pasco County Schools, and Duke Energy. Grant dollars are made available from generous donations from Employee Payroll Giving Campaigns, individual and family donors, corporate gifts, and Pasco County.
"I want to extend my deepest gratitude to our incredible Board, whose dedication this year has been instrumental in identifying and addressing the overlooked needs within Pasco County. A huge thank you to our corporate donors, with Publix Supermarkets as top sponsor. Thank you to our individual donors, the Board of County Commissioners, our program volunteers, and the community members who make up the Allocations Review committee. Their unwavering support allows UWPC to strategically fund impactful agencies and programs, creating lasting change throughout every city in Pasco County,” remarks Charles Anderson, President and CEO of UWPC.
Agencies applying for the Community Impact Grant underwent an extensive vetting process. They were asked to submit an application and present in front of a panel of diverse members from Pasco communities about their purpose, their need for funding, and their financial records. After careful evaluation, the Allocations Review team submitted their funding recommendations to the UWPC Board of Directors. $948,500 was requested in funding for health and human service-related needs.
The UWPC Board of Directors earmarks $132,500 for Physical Health $105,500 for Youth Success and Education, $95,000 for Economic Mobility, $80,000 for Homeless Prevention, $69,500 for combatting Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence, $65,500 for Mental Health, $27,000 for combatting Child and Elder Abuse, and $25,000 to Recovery from Substance Abuse.
Congratulations to the United Way of Pasco County 2024-2025 Community Impact Grant Partner Agencies:
Child & Elder Abuse Recovery
Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services - Heart Gallery of Pasco and Pinellas - $7,000
Pasco Kids First - Trauma Treatment Program - $20,000
TOTAL: $27,000
Economic Mobility
ARC Nature Coast - Collaborative Disability Employment - $12,500
ARC Nature Coast - Community Supports for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - $11,000
Bay Area Legal Services - Legal Services to Promote Economic Mobility for Survivors - $11,000
Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Signing for Everyday - $5,000
Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Communication Access Assistance - $10,000
Habitat for Humanity of East and Central - Affordable Homeownership - $11,000
Habitat for Humanity of West and Pinellas - Habitat Homeownership Program - $8,000
One Community Now - Pack A Sack - $7,000
One Community Now - Veteran’s Resource Center - $6,500
Thomas Promise - Backpacks for Hunger - $9,000
YMCA Tampa Metropolitan Area - Veggie Van, A Mobile Marketplace - $4,000
TOTAL: $95,000
Homeless Prevention
American Red Cross - Home Fire Campaign - $7,500
Catholic Charities - Felicity House - $15,000
Coalition for the Homeless of Pasco - Diversion - $5,000
Daystar Hope Center of Pasco - Other Food - $7,500
Messengers of Hope - Work to END Hunger - $5,000
Metropolitan Ministries - Family Support Center - $7,000
Take Charge Wellness Center - End Recidivism Project Extreme - $3,000
Volunteer Way - Project Thrive - $10,000
Youth and Family Alternatives - RAP House - $20,000
TOTAL: $80,000
Human Trafficking & Domestic Violence Recovery
Bay Area Legal Services - Legal Support from Human Trafficking - $12,500
Bridging Freedom - Safe at Home Program - $20,000
I Rise - Workforce Development Program - $6,000
Selah Freedom - Freedom for Youth Prevention Training in Pasco - $6,000
Sunrise of Pasco - Outreach - $15,000
Sunrise of Pasco - Shelter - $10,000
TOTAL: $69,500
Mental Health
BayCare Behavioral Health - Medical Outpatient Services - $15,000
Chapters Health Foundation - Childhood Bereavement Programs - $5,000
Florida Recovery Schools - Victory High School - $15,000
Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services - Adele Gilbert & Garlington Residential Treatment Center - $5,000
Hero To A Child - Mental Health Therapies for Children, Youth and Family - $7,000
Seniors in Service - Health Buddies - $5,000
The Hope Shot - All Ways Center - $5,000
Warrior Wellness - Mental Health and Wellness for Veterans - $8,500
TOTAL: $65,500
Physical Health
Chapters Health Foundation - Charity Hospice and Respite Care - $11,000
Children's Home Network - Caregiver Health & Wellness - $12,000
Disability Achievement Center - Consumer Equipment & Modification Assistance Program - $8,500
Feeding Pasco's Elderly - Hidden Hungry - $19,000
Good Samaritan Health Clinic - Primary Care Essentials for Underserved and Uninsured - $20,000
Gulfside Hospice, Inc. - Hospice Charity Care - $15,000
Hopeville Ministries - Hopeville Family Ministries Food Pantry - $3,000
Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind - Vision Rehabilitation for Teens, Adults & Seniors who are Visually Impaired and Blind - $20,000
Premier Community Health Care - Health Access: Medical Assistance Program - $14,000
Sertoma Speech and Hearing - Children and Senior Hearing Health Program - $10,000
TOTAL: $132,500
Substance Abuse Recovery
ACE Opportunities - Rise Above - $14,000
Alliance for Healthy Communities - ASAP - $6,000
The Hope Shot - Bridge to Recovery - $5,000
TOTAL: $25,000
Youth Success & Education
Alliance for Healthy Communities - STAND Above the Influence - $5,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters - Comprehensive Mentoring - $5,000
Boys and Girls Club of Tampa Bay - Chasco Middle School Summer Reading Program - $9,000
Boys and Girls Club of Tampa Bay - Power Hour at Chasco Middle and Lacoochee Club -$15,000
Early Learning Coalition - START Initiative - $9,000
Girl Scouts of West Central FL - Girl Scout Leadership Experience - $9,000
Hero To A Child - Promoting Academic Achievement Through Access to Education - $4,500
Marjorie's Hope - Tools for Schools - $6,000
PACE Center for Girls - Award PACE Reach Program - $5,000
Ready for Life - Pasco Program - $5,000
Suncoast Voices for Children - Safe with Family - $20,000
YMCA Suncoast - Teen Achievers - $13,000
TOTAL: $105,500
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Alongside the Community Impact Grant initiative, UWPC directs additional funding from designated grants to its in-house programs: the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program for tax preparation for low income individuals and senior citizens of Pasco, the Fighting Human Trafficking (FHT) Program for wrap-around services, and Homeless Prevention for basic needs and housing assistance. The VITA program receives support from the IRS, while FHT’s greatest funder is Florida Legislature.
Furthermore, in July, UWPC allocated $176,844 in FEMA funds from Phase 41 of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) to Pasco County nonprofits. The funds were designated for essential needs like food, shelter, and financial aid.
Recipients for EFSP awarded money:
Daystar Hope Center of Pasco: $10,000 for Other Foods
First Presbyterian Church: $7,500 for Served Meals
Fresh Start for Pasco: $16,800 for Rent/Mortgage, and $3,000 for Utility Assistance (Total: $19,800)
Hopeville Family Ministries: $15,000 for Other Foods
Metropolitan Ministries: $20,000 for Mass Shelter
One Community Now: $10,000 for Other Shelter, $18,044 for Rent/Mortgage, $4,000 for Utility Assistance (Total: $32,044)
Sunrise of Pasco: $30,000 for Mass Shelter
Take Charge Wellness/End Recidivism Project Extreme: $7,500 for Other Shelter, $10,000 for Rent/Mortgage, $5,000 for Utility Assistance (Total: $22,500)
Thomas Promise: $10,000 for Other Foods
Youth & Family Alternatives $10,000 for Mass Shelter
For more information, please contact the Vice President, Laura Knight: 727-845-3030 laurak@unitedwaypasco.org
United Way of Pasco County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to improve lives for children, families, and individuals in all of Pasco County. We work with over 50 partner agencies to assist our neighbors in their darkest hours and to find sustainable solutions to major issues in our community.