Sarasota, FL (June, 2026) – CareerSource Suncoast (CSS) has announced it has received a $10,000 grant from Fifth Third Bank to support its Veteran Services program. The funding will help expand CareerSource Suncoast’s ability to connect with the estimated 65,000 veterans living in Manatee County and Sarasota County.

This grant strengthens CareerSource Suncoast’s ability to provide specialized workforce services for veterans and eligible spouses, including veteran’s priority access to career coaching, job placement, resume writing, mock interviews, and housing assistance.

“This grant allows us to continue providing critical services, like our Financial Freedom Workshops, to local veterans. These free virtual workshops, hosted by Fifth Third Bank financial experts, provide veterans and their families advice on subjects like creating a budget, saving, investing, building credit, mortgages, and more” said Curt Preisser, Communications & Marketing Manager. The next Financial Freedom Workshop is scheduled for 10 a.m., on Thurdsay, July 16^h. Registration for the free event is now open and can be found here.  

The CareerSource Suncoast Veteran Services team works closely with local veteran organizations, social service agencies, local governments and faith-based institutions to support those who have served our country.

“Fifth Third Bank is proud to support CareerSource Suncoast in its mission to serve those who have served our nation,” said Esther Marshall, Fifth Third Bank Community Impact territory manager. “Through this partnership, we are helping create meaningful pathways to long-term success for veterans across our communities.”

CareerSource Suncoast is the state-designated workforce development organization serving Sarasota and Manatee counties, connecting businesses with talent and helping job seekers achieve economic self-sufficiency through employment, training, and career services.

Fifth Third Bank has been helping individuals, families, businesses, and communities grow since 1858 through financial services that improve lives. Through its Foundation and corporate giving programs, Fifth Third supports community development, education, workforce development, and financial access initiatives across the regions it serves.

Media Contact:
Curt Preisser
Manager, Communications & Marketing
[email protected]