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BLOG & RECENT NEWS

United Way of Central Florida Launches Read-A-Thon to Celebrate 30 Years of Success By 6

United Way of Central Florida is proud to announce a community-wide…
May 19, 2025/by Katherine Fitzwater

Remembering Cindy Price: A Legacy of Leadership and Service

It is with profound sadness that we recognize the passing…
May 16, 2025/by Katherine Fitzwater

United Way of Central Florida Announces New George Jenkins Foundation Youth Opportunity Grant

United Way of Central Florida is pleased to announce the George…
May 8, 2025/by Katherine Fitzwater

Celebrating Children’s Day at the Capitol: A Magical Day of Learning, Advocacy, and Connection

Each year, Children’s Day at the Capitol brings together thousands…
April 21, 2025/by Jordan Weiland

Highlands County Day of Caring 2025

Individuals and organizations from across Highlands County came…
April 16, 2025/by Katherine Fitzwater

2025 Hunger Action Summit

February 28, 2025/by Jordan Weiland

Supported Employment & Vocational Training at Ridge Area Arc

February 13, 2025/by Jordan Weiland

UWCF Recognizes the Vital Community Hotline on National 211 Day

Today, February 11th (2/11), marks National 211 Day-an annual…
February 11, 2025/by Katherine Fitzwater

Spotlight on Polk County Board of County Commissioners

January 28, 2025/by Jordan Weiland

UWCF & Partners Successfully Help Families Displaced by Fire at The Imperial Swan Hotel Find New Housing

January 24, 2025/by Katherine Fitzwater

2025 Free Tax Preparation Sites

January 14, 2025/by Jordan Weiland

Adult Day Training at Ridge Area Arc

January 8, 2025/by Jordan Weiland

United Way of Central Florida Hosts Community Recovery Event at RP Funding Center

As the United Way of Central Florida continues to respond to…
November 18, 2024/by Katherine Fitzwater

UWCF & GWCF provide Hurricane Relief Grants

November 5, 2024/by Jordan Weiland

New Officers & Directors Elected for 2024-2025 Term

November 1, 2024/by Jordan Weiland

ALICE Families on Halloween

October 25, 2024/by Jordan Weiland

Responding to Hurricane Milton

October 15, 2024/by Jordan Weiland

Preparing for Hurricane Milton

October 7, 2024/by Jordan Weiland

Remembering ‘Great Floridian’ Sarah McKay

September 20, 2024/by Jordan Weiland

Spotlight on Lauren Giordano

September 17, 2024/by Jordan Weiland

The 2024 Campaign Kickoff

September 6, 2024/by Jordan Weiland

2024-2025 United Way Invested Services

July 29, 2024/by Jordan Weiland

Empowering you to Lead the Way in your Workplace Campaign!

July 23, 2024/by Jordan Weiland

Spotlight on Valerie Rodriguez

July 3, 2024/by Jordan Weiland

Learn the ABCs of Routine Back-to-School Checkups with Florida KidCare

June 20, 2024/by Jordan Weiland

Hurricane Season Preparedness

June 13, 2024/by Jordan Weiland

Day of Caring 2024

April 23, 2024/by Jordan Weiland

National Funds Available to Nonprofits for Emergency Food and Shelter

April 22, 2024/by Jordan Weiland

Local Leader and Businesses are Hosting Events to Raise Funds to Help Fund Increased Needs in the Community

March 6, 2024/by Jordan Weiland

Catholic Charities Provides Food to Central Florida for 60 Years

February 1, 2024/by Jordan Weiland

2025 Free Tax Preparation Sites

January 23, 2024/by Jordan Weiland

From Babysitting to Boardroom: My United Way of Central Florida Story

January 19, 2024/by Jordan Weiland

4 Ways Your Company Can Make an Impact for the Community

December 11, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

EC Spotlight: Jeanette Crowley

December 7, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Building Girls of Courage, Confidence and Character

December 4, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

Four Skills Kids Learn When They Read

November 1, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

Success Story: When Health Care Leads to Job Reinstatement

October 19, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

Halloween Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treating

October 13, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

2023-2024 UWCF Invested Services

September 11, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

Success Story: Setting Up Charlie for Success

September 11, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

The 2023 Tri-County Campaign Kickoff

August 28, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

Hardee Help Center: Dealing with Burnout

August 3, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

GEICO gives back by providing 450 filled backpacks to local elementary school

July 28, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

Talbot House Ministries: Transforming Lives Through Compassion and Hope

July 5, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

$9.2 Million Available for Polk County Wellness Programs

July 3, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

The 2023 Highlands County Annual Celebration

June 9, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

United Community Needs Assessment County Stakeholder Presentations

May 24, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

2023 Annual Celebration

Day of Caring 2023

May 8, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

Early Learning Coalition of Polk County

May 3, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

How to Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer

April 17, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

The Children’s Resource Center Support Groups

March 13, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

UWCF goes to Capitol Days

March 13, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

16 Nonprofit Agencies Selected for Community Wellness Grants

February 24, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

Nine Things You Didn’t Know About 211

February 11, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

United Way Master Teachers Program Helps Set Students Up for Success

February 7, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

Ridge Area Arc: A Tradition of Excellence Since 1957

January 5, 2023/by Jordan Weiland

Success Story: Finding Confidence Through Equine Therapy

December 20, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

UWCF Hosts 12th Annual Aprons Holiday Dinner

December 19, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

United Way of Central Florida is expanding its health services

December 12, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

The Children’s Resource Center Receives “Autism Friendly” CARD-Certification

November 27, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

UWCF Launches Third Edition of the Celebration of Women Tribute Book

November 22, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

Hurricane Ian Response for Polk, Hardee and Highlands Communities

November 10, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

UWCF launches Community Wellness pilot program

November 9, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

Crystal Lake Elementary Becomes UCF-Certified Community Partnership School

November 8, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

Speech, Language & Hearing – The Heart of Communication

November 1, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

The Carol Jenkins Barnett United Way Children’s Resource Center To Open at Bonnet Springs

October 26, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Polk County bring HOPE

October 1, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

Hurricane Ian Update from President/CEO Christina Criser Jackson

September 27, 2022/by Katherine Fitzwater

4 Ways to Help End Hunger in Your Community

September 23, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

2022 Highlands County Campaign Kickoff!

September 19, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

New Officers & Directors Elected for 2022-2023 Term

September 7, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

The Family Healthcare Foundation Navigators are here to help!

September 2, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

2022 Campaign Kickoff!

August 29, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

2022 UWCF Ambassadors

August 18, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

UWCF Awarding $32,513 in Grant Funds for Family Financial Stability

August 5, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

2022 Purchased Services

August 3, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

Tax Holidays and Exemptions

July 19, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

8 Reasons to Run a Workplace Campaign

July 6, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

Hurricane Season Emergency Numbers

June 13, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

The Importance of Early Childhood Education

June 7, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

2022 Annual Meeting

United Way of Central Florida Honored With the Exemplary COVID-19 Response Award

May 2, 2022/by Katherine Fitzwater

Day of Caring 2022!

April 25, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

Polk County Public Schools Appreciation Event

April 19, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

Increasing Financial Stability for Polk, Hardee and Highlands Counties

April 5, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

4 Skills Kids Learn When They Read

March 28, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

4 Tips for Tax Season from United Way of Central Florida

March 2, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

UWCF Fundraiser with LEGOLAND – Tickets Just $47

March 2, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

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…
March 1, 2022/by Katherine Fitzwater

Nominations now open for Difference-Maker award

February 24, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

United Community Needs Assessment

February 22, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

7 Reasons Central Florida Residents Should Use 211

February 7, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

Filing Taxes: Doing Your Taxes is Almost Fun with MyFreeTaxes.com

February 2, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

A Tribute to ‘Judge’ Holmes

January 27, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

Holidays at UWCF

January 25, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

Florida Healthy Start Turns 30

January 19, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

Third Annual City of Lakeland Christmas Tree Contest

January 13, 2022/by Jordan Weiland

A Tribute to Carol Jenkins Barnett

December 14, 2021/by Jordan Weiland

Giving Tuesday: Four Ways to Give Back

November 30, 2021/by Jordan Weiland

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To unite our community and empower everyone to achieve their full potential.

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