APRIL

Children’s Dream Fund | $5,100

The organization fulfills personalized dreams for children and young adults facing life-threatening illnesses. Whether it's meeting a favorite Disney princess or traveling to South Dakota to search for dinosaur fossils, each dream is designed to create lasting memories and bring joy during a difficult time.

How the donation helps: This donation will help make a dream come true for a local child facing a life-threatening illness. More than just a special day or experience, a dream gives a child and their family something joyful to look forward to and memories that last a lifetime.

"Suncoast Credit Union has been such a wonderful partner in helping us bring joy to kids who need it most,” said Amanda Walker of Children’s Dream Fund. “This gift will directly fund a dream for a child and their family, giving them a little bit of magic at a time they need it more than ever."

Celebrate Birthdays | $4,900

Every child deserves a Birthday Celebration. Celebrate Birthdays ensures every foster child, child with a life threatening illness and child in need has the opportunity to Celebrate their Birthday and receive a present! We believe every child deserves to feel valued, seen and loved, especially on their special day! 

How the donation helps: The donation received from Suncoast Credit Union is fundamental to the organization’s newest program, Malanie's Mobile Youth Community Closet, a boutique on wheels where children in our community can select clothing, undergarments, socks and accessories.

“My favorite quote is from Dr. Seuss,” said Belinda Leto of Celebrate Birthdays. “It is, ‘you never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.’ We hope Celebrate Birthdays provides valuable moments for children that become memories for a lifetime!”

MAY

Clothes To Kids | $9,000

Clothes To Kids, Inc., provides new and quality used clothing to low-income or in crisis school-age children, free of charge. Clothes To Kids began in 2002 and has played an integral role in the community for more than two decades, envisioning a community in which every school-age child has quality clothing so that he or she may attend school with the confidence and self-esteem needed to achieve academic success. 

How the donation helps: The generous donation from Suncoast Credit Union will provide 90 full wardrobes, giving each child who shops with Clothes to Kids the opportunity to select a week’s worth of clothing, all free of charge.

"It is an absolute joy to see a child's face light up after selecting the perfect pair of sparkly shoes, the trendy graphic tee, or the noticeable confidence boost and change in their demeanor when they discover there are clothes at Clothes To Kids in their size and style" says Sarah Shineof Clothes To Kids. "It makes all the difference, because clothes matter. Let's Shop!"

kidsPACK | $1,000

kidsPACK is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting childhood hunger in Polk County by providing weekend meal packs to students who might otherwise go without food. Through strong community partnerships and volunteer support, kidsPACK ensures children have reliable access to nutritious meals outside of school hours. Our mission is to remove barriers to learning by addressing food insecurity, helping students return to school nourished, focused and ready to succeed.

JUNE

Hispanic Cultural Resource Foundation | $5,000

The Hispanic Cultural Resource Foundation, Inc. supports Hispanic, Latino, bilingual and minority communities through education, training and awareness programs. The organization works to provide resources and opportunities that help empower underserved individuals and families.

How the donation helps: This donation will help the organization during one of the most challenging times of the year. Because of this generous donation, the Hispanic Cultural Resource Foundation has been able to help not only families but also individuals with valuable resources and grants to help them with needs such as utilities, rent, business and education. 

"Our organization is extremely grateful for the donation that Suncoast Credit Union gave to us,” said Jolie Gonzalez-Padilla of HCRF. “It has been a game changer for us. Because of this grant, we have been able to help two families in need, and we were also able to give out two grants to individuals starting their own businesses. In addition, this grant brings us closer to the land development plan for our organization to be able to build a building where the community can gather and receive valuable and needed services."

UnidosNow | $5,000

Founded in 2010, UnidosNow empowers Hispanic and Latino families through education, civic engagement and leadership development. Its programs help parents navigate the education system and prepare students for college, technical training and career success.

How the donation helps: A $5,000 gift helps UnidosNow provide students and families with the guidance, resources and support they need to succeed, from college and career preparation to parent education and leadership development. It helps remove barriers and create opportunities that can impact an entire family for generations.

“Every investment in a student is also an investment in a family and in our community,” said Evelyn Almodovar of UnidosNow. “We believe that when we give families the tools, knowledge and support to thrive, we create opportunities that extend far beyond one person and into the next generation.”

JULY

Lupus Foundation | $6,800

The Lupus Foundation of America is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people affected by lupus through research, education, support and advocacy. Its mission is to help solve the “cruel mystery” of lupus, an autoimmune disease that causes the body's immune system to attack healthy tissues and organs.

How the donation helps: Suncoast’s $6,800 contribution helps advance the Lupus Foundation of America’s mission by supporting critical research, education, advocacy and programs that provide resources and support to people living with lupus and their families. Partnerships like this allow the foundation to continue raising awareness, connecting individuals to trusted information and resources and working toward better treatments and ultimately a cure.

“We’re incredibly grateful to Suncoast Credit Union for their generous support through the Every Hit Is a Win with Suncoast program,” said Bri Roofe of the Lupus Foundation of America. This partnership not only provides meaningful financial support for our mission but also helps shine a light on lupus and the millions of people impacted by this unpredictable disease. Every dollar brings us one step closer to improving lives today while working toward a future without lupus."

American Heart Association of Tampa Bay | $3,200

The American Heart Association is a nationally known organization that funds cardiovascular medical research, educates consumers on healthy living and fosters apporpriate cardiac care. The hope is to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. 

How the donation helps: The American Heart Association is committed to creating a healthier Tampa Bay through investments in cardiovascular research, preventative care, CPR education, nutrition security and health equity efforts. These investments help ensure more individuals and families have access to the knowledge, resources, and support needed to prevent disease, respond to emergencies and improve overall health outcomes. By strengthening both local programs and long-term research, the American Heart Association is helping build a future with healthier communities and more lives saved.

“On behalf of the entire Tampa Bay American Heart Association team, we are incredibly appreciative of Suncoast Credit Union's commitment to the health and well-being of our community,” said Shannon O’Kennedy of the American Heart Association. “Their support helps us go further, reaching more people with critical resources, strengthening local programs, and advancing our mission in meaningful ways throughout Tampa Bay. Collaborations like this are essential to creating lasting change, and we are grateful to have organizations like Suncoast standing alongside us in that effort.”

AUGUST

Children’s Home Network | $6,100

Children’s Home Network (CHN) is Tampa Bay’s oldest nonprofit, serving children and families since 1892. CHN is there when families face their hardest days—whether impacted by abuse, neglect or the risk of crisis. Through foster and residential care, along with comprehensive wraparound programs including counseling, mentoring, respite care, prevention services, and academic and developmental support, CHN steps in early to promote healing and stability. With the support of Rays fans and community donors, CHN can strengthen more families, restore hope and help more children move forward with confidence and resilience, making every Rays hit a true win for children and families across Tampa Bay.

How the donation helps: Funds raised through the Every Hit Is a Win campaign support Children's Home Network's comprehensive continuum of care for children and families throughout Tampa Bay. Contributions help provide safe housing and stabilization services, behavioral health care, early childhood education, family support programs, foster care services, and specialized resources for children with disabilities. Donations from community partnerships like Every Hit Is a Win help ensure children experience safety, healing, and hope while empowering families with the resources and support necessary for long-term success.

“We are incredibly grateful to Suncoast Credit Union and the Tampa Bay Rays for turning every hit into an investment in the future of local children and families,” said Rachel Nestor of Children's Home Network. “The funds raised through this campaign help ensure that children have safe places to grow, families have access to critical support services, and those facing significant challenges receive the care and resources they need to thrive. This partnership is helping create brighter futures across our community.”

Embracing Our Differences | $3,900

Embracing Our Differences is a nonprofit organization that uses the power of art and education to promote kindness, respect and inclusion. Each year, we host two large-scale outdoor exhibitions featuring thought-provoking artwork and messages from artists and writers around the world. Serving Manatee, Pinellas, and Sarasota counties, our education programs reach thousands of students and educators, fostering empathy, encouraging understanding, and inspiring people of all ages to treat one another with compassion and respect.

How the donation helps: These funds will cover the cost of books for 975 local students participating in our reading day program, ensuring every child receives their own book regardless of school budget constraints.

“We're so grateful to Suncoast Credit Union and everyone who cast a vote for us in the ‘Every Hit Is a Win program,’” said Liz Chocoine of Embracing Our Differences. “Expanding our reading day program with this support means the world to our team and the community we serve.”

SEPTEMBER

Better Together | $5,400

Helping strengthen families and prevent the need for foster care by joining the Better Together mission. When parents face homelessness, job loss, medical emergencies, or other crises, we cast our volunteer-powered safety net. Host families provide short-term care for children while staff and mentors empower parents to secure employment, housing and other needs. Job fairs and job coaches offer meaningful work opportunities.

Florida Lions Eye Clinic | $4,600

The Florida Lions Eye Clinic (FLLEC) is a nonprofit dedicated to restoring sight for uninsured and underinsured individuals and families across Florida. As the only free eye clinic in the state offering a full continuum of care, FLLEC provides exams, treatment, glasses, and surgical services at no cost. Through compassionate, high-quality care, the Clinic empowers patients to regain independence, improve health outcomes, and return to work, school, and daily life with confidence, dignity, and renewed hope.