PARTNERS & COALITIONS
Change is one check away — and so is the coalition that makes it possible.
At One Check Away, partnership is not a logo on a page. It is a commitment — to shared outcomes, to the communities we serve, and to the belief that no single organization can close the gap between crisis and stability alone.
We partner with intention. Every relationship we build is rooted in mutual accountability, lived experience, and the understanding that health, housing, and education are inseparable. Our partners don't just support our mission — they help shape it.
Health & Clinical Partners
One Check Away proudly collaborates with more than a dozen organizations across health, housing, education, and community sectors. Together, we serve Sarasota, Manatee, and Southwest Florida.
Education & Community Engagement Partners
Community & Emergency Response Partner
Formalizing a Memorandum of Understanding
to coordinate disaster preparedness, emergency response, and community resilience across our service region.
Partner With Us
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Clinical & Health Partners
Co-deploy mobile health services, provide referral pathways, or support STI/HIV prevention and primary care outreach in underserved communities.
2
Housing & Veterans Service
Collaborate on housing navigation, emergency rental assistance, and veteran-specific resources. Help us bridge the gap between a health crisis and a stable home.
3
Corporate & Philanthropic Sponsors
Invest in the health, housing, and education of Southwest Florida's most vulnerable residents. Sponsorships support mobile outreach, back-to-school campaigns, scholarships, and community events.
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Government & Grant Partners
Work alongside OCAI on prevention-focused programs, public health initiatives, and community-informed policy solutions. We bring grassroots reach and measurable outcomes.
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Community & Civic Organizations
Join our coalition to amplify impact — through resource sharing, co-hosted events, cross-referrals, and community engagement that keeps lived experience at the center.
"Other organizations talk about what they're going to do. One Check Away does what it says it's going to do, but does so in a quiet way."
Alexa Young, CA
Ready to Grow With Us?
Partnership inquiries are handled by our Chief Administrative Officer, Darrick T. Paul. Darrick brings 30+ years of systems leadership, public health strategy, and coalition-building experience to every partnership conversation.
Contact: Darrick T. Paul, CAO
Email: darrickpaul@1checkaway.org
Subject line: Partnership Inquiry — [Your Organization Name]
Tell us who you are, what you do, and how you envision us growing together. We respond to every inquiry personally — because every partnership begins with a conversation.