Step Up Suncoast

Step Up Suncoast Our Mission: Empowering people towards self-sufficiency through education, support services and community partnerships.

08/28/2026

Sarasota County has two programs opening Sept. 1: Purchase Assistance and Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation.

For first-time, low-income homebuyers in Sarasota County, the Purchase Assistance program offers forgivable loans of up to $75,000 to help with down payment, closing costs and gap assistance. Homebuyers must be working with a mortgage lender to be eligible.

For low-income Sarasota County homeowners ready to make necessary repairs, maintenance and accessibility modifications, the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation program offers forgivable loans of up to $100,000. Purely aesthetic renovations are not eligible for this program.

Awards are given on a first-come, first-approved basis, so make sure you mark your calendar!

Learn more and see if you qualify at www.herosrq.net.

Are you joining us next week for Musical Motion? 🕺On Wednesday, July 29 at 11am, Matters is hosting an hour-long activi...
07/20/2026

Are you joining us next week for Musical Motion? 🕺
On Wednesday, July 29 at 11am, Matters is hosting an hour-long activity session aimed at enhancing brain development and building preschoolers’ social skills, language skills, motor skills, and more. We hope to see you there!

We're celebrating School Lunch Hero Appreciation Day and the nutrition managers, cooks, and transporters who keep our ki...
05/01/2026

We're celebrating School Lunch Hero Appreciation Day and the nutrition managers, cooks, and transporters who keep our kitchens running and our students fueled for success! This dedicated team plans, cooks, and transports a wide variety of nutritious meals to over 600 students daily! 🧑‍🍳🍽️

Students at our Rise and Shine Early Learning centers receive breakfast, lunch, and snack every school day — that's over 1,800 dishes prepared and delivered daily!

We highlighted our appreciation for them in true Mario style because they are the real superstars of our food world! 🍄🍌⭐

Did you know we have been nominated for "Best Nonprofit Organization" in ? We would love to have your support! Vote for...
05/01/2026

Did you know we have been nominated for "Best Nonprofit Organization" in ? We would love to have your support! Vote for us once daily at https://www.votebradenton.com/ through Friday, May 8. You can vote for nonprofit organizations running under the "Services" category.

There are so many reasons to vote for Step Up Suncoast--our amazing staff, our supportive services, and so much more! Let us know why you're voting for Step Up Suncoast in the comments.

04/24/2026

Congratulations to Step Up Suncoast staff member, Kari Senechal, who was just awarded 2026 Home Visitor of the Year for her work in our Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program by the Florida Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program! Congratulations, Kari! We are so proud of you and the work you do for children and families in Manatee County!

We're celebrating Home Visiting Week! Thank you to Manatee County, Florida Government for recognizing the importance of ...
04/21/2026

We're celebrating Home Visiting Week! Thank you to Manatee County, Florida Government for recognizing the importance of home visiting!

So what is home visiting?

Home visiting connects pregnant individuals and families with young children to trained family support professionals who provide customized coaching and guidance through pregnancy and/or the early stages of a child’s development. Utilizing a variety of research-based models, home visiting supports healthy birth outcomes, increases family self-sufficiency, and helps children enter school fully prepared to succeed!

Step Up Suncoast, Inc. is proud to host four home visiting programs: Parents as Teachers, Healthy Families, Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY), and Healthy Start. There are a variety of other home visiting models across Manatee County, hosted by organizations like Parenting Matters, Safe Children Coalition, and Gulf Central Early Steps. With referral partners across our community, like Whole Child Manatee, it's never been easier to get connected with a home visiting program to help your family thrive!

Take a look within and join us at our event this Saturday, April 18. From 10am to noon, children of all ages can parti...
04/17/2026

Take a look within and join us at our event this Saturday, April 18. From 10am to noon, children of all ages can participate in a number of activities that encourage self-reflection, including self-portrait painting and mirror play. We'll be at DeSoto County Library, located at 125 Hillsborough Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266.

This year’s Giving Challenge was a powerful demonstration of what community can do. 72 donors supported our mission by d...
04/17/2026

This year’s Giving Challenge was a powerful demonstration of what community can do. 72 donors supported our mission by donating $7,527 in just 24 hours. With the generous match from The Patterson Foundation, that brings the total to $13,380 raised!

Because of supporters like you:
• Children are receiving high-quality early education
• Parents are gaining tools to support their families
• Households are moving toward long-term self-sufficiency

From all of us at Step Up Suncoast, thank you for showing up for our community.

Just 1 hour left to join in the fun and donate during the Giving Challenge! 🕺🪩Over the past 23 hours, our community has ...
04/16/2026

Just 1 hour left to join in the fun and donate during the Giving Challenge! 🕺🪩
Over the past 23 hours, our community has united around causes that matter to them. We hope you choose to Step Up Suncoast's mission before it's too late to double your impact with the Patterson Foundation's generous 1:1 match on gifts of $25 to $100.

Make your gift at https://www.givingchallenge.org/organizations/step-up-suncoast-inc

The 2026 Giving Challenge is presented by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, with giving strengthened by The Patterson Foundation.

Will you be joining us for our Party in the Park? 🤸 This Saturday, April 18, the Manatee Home Visiting Coalition is host...
04/15/2026

Will you be joining us for our Party in the Park? 🤸 This Saturday, April 18, the Manatee Home Visiting Coalition is hosting a perfect for families with preschool-aged children. There will be snacks, crafts, musical motion, and giveaways. We hope to see you at 17th Street Park in Palmetto between 10am and 1pm.

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6428 Parkland Drive
Sarasota, FL
34243

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+19418272887

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