Entries by Katherine Fitzwater

Highlands County Day of Caring 2025

Individuals and organizations from across Highlands County came together on April 10 for United Way of Central Florida’s Day of Caring, an annual event where volunteers participate in projects that make a significant impact on the local community.  This year, over 350 volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help local nonprofits by cleaning parks, sanitizing […]

UWCF Recognizes the Vital Community Hotline on National 211 Day

Today, February 11th (2/11), marks National 211 Day-an annual observance celebrating the vital 24/7, three-digit (2-1-1) resource that connects millions of people in the U.S. and Canada with critical community services. This includes residents in Polk, Hardee, and Highlands counties. For over 40 years, 211 has served as a lifeline, connecting individuals to resources and […]

United Way of Central Florida and GiveWell Community Foundation launch survey to identify and address community needs in Polk, Hardee, and Highlands

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Jessica Pease UCNA Administrative Assistant United Way of Central Florida jessica.pease@uwcf.org   LAKELAND, FL (March 1, 2022) – GiveWell Community Foundation (GWCF) and United Way of Central Florida (UWCF) announce the launch of the United Community Needs Assessment, a community needs assessment survey across the three counties both […]