United Way of South Sarasota County

United Way of South Sarasota County (UWSSC) improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of the collective communities of Venice, Englewood, North Port, Laurel, Nokomis, and Osprey to fund local programs that help fight for healthcare, education, and financial stability for members of our community. UWSSC especially cares about the ALICE’s of our world. The families and seniors who are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, yet Employed in our South County communities. Our 27 funded South County agencies offer 36 human service programs to help prevent children, families and seniors from being homeless, isolated and abused.

UWSSC provides leadership in creating innovative strategies that address the needs of our community, and through impact initiatives and community collaborations we jump start solutions to those needs in the following areas:
• Health & Well Being of Adults and Children with Special Needs
• Strengthening Individuals, Families & Children
• Crisis Intervention for Children & Adults
• Assisting the Elderly