News Summary
Suncoast Credit Union has made a notable donation of $850,000 to support hurricane relief efforts across Florida following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The funds will assist 13 nonprofit organizations addressing urgent community needs, with significant contributions to the American Red Cross, Tri-County Community Resource Center, and local educational foundations. This donation reflects Suncoast’s commitment to helping those affected by natural disasters as the state continues its recovery efforts.
Tampa, Florida — Suncoast Credit Union has announced a significant donation of $850,000 to support hurricane relief efforts and educational programs in Florida. This contribution comes as a response to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which impacted the state beginning September 26 and October 9, respectively.
The donation will benefit 13 nonprofit organizations that have been crucial in addressing the urgent needs of communities affected by the recent hurricanes. Notably, this financial support marks Suncoast’s ongoing commitment to aiding those impacted by natural disasters, as they continue to focus on rebuilding lives and restoring hope in the communities they serve.
Among the recipients of the donation, the American Red Cross will receive the largest share of $250,000, which is aimed at bolstering their emergency response services. In addition, the Tri-County Community Resource Center, which has been serving the region for nine years, will receive a $100,000 grant to assist families in Dixie, Levy, and Gilchrist counties. This funding is expected to support vital services such as shelter, food distribution, and essential bill payment assistance.
Other key recipients include United Way Suncoast and Feeding Tampa Bay, both of which will each receive $75,000. The Hillsborough Education Foundation is also set to benefit, receiving $70,000 to enhance educational support for students in the region. Further, seven local education foundations including those from Charlotte, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota counties will each receive $50,000. Smaller grants of $10,000 will go to the Dixie Board of Public Instruction, Education Foundation of Gilchrist County, and Levy County Schools Foundation.
The funding allocated will not only address immediate needs but also provide long-term educational support in the aftermath of the storms. Services supported by these donations include shelter, food, counseling, and educational resources to help families rebuild their lives and support their children’s education.
Feeding Tampa Bay has expressed gratitude for the generous support, noting that the funds will greatly assist in providing emergency food assistance to the affected communities, thereby alleviating some of the immediate hardships faced by families who have lost their homes or livelihoods due to the hurricanes.
The donation ceremony, attended by local stakeholders and families, marked a celebratory moment for the Tri-County Community Resource Center as they received the $100,000 check. The center, recognized for its critical service provision in the region, aims to use this funding to continue its mission of providing food, emergency housing, and essential services to those in need.
This substantial charitable contribution from Suncoast Credit Union not only underscores the cooperative’s role in community development and emergency response but also highlights the collaborative efforts within the state to address the urgent needs of Floridians during their time of crisis.
The ongoing impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton has created significant challenges for communities across Florida, necessitating swift and comprehensive support from both nonprofit organizations and private donors. Suncoast’s donation represents a proactive measure to mitigate these challenges and enhance the resilience of affected areas as they work towards recovery.
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