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BLOG & RECENT NEWS

United Way of Central Florida Celebrates Community Impact, Honors Local Leaders at 2026 Annual Celebration

May 15, 2026/by Ginny Aycock

UWCF Approves Over $5.1 Million in Community Investment for 2025-26 Across Polk, Hardee, and Highlands Counties

United Way of Central Florida (UWCF) announces the approval of…
January 5, 2026/by Ginny Aycock

Volunteer Florida Foundation Awards $150,000 Grant for Hurricane Milton Long Term Recovery Efforts in Polk County

GiveWell Community Foundation (GWCF) and United Way of Central…
October 10, 2025/by Ginny Aycock

Celebrating Community at the 2025 Highlands County Campaign Kick-Off

September 12, 2025/by Ginny Aycock

United Way of Central Florida Launches 2025-2026 Campaign with Energy and Impact

August 20, 2025/by Ginny Aycock

GiveWell Community Foundation and United Way of Central Florida launch United Community Indicators Dashboard

GiveWell Community Foundation (GWCF) and United Way of Central…
July 30, 2025/by Ginny Aycock

United Way of Central Florida Attends Capitol Days in Washington, D.C.

The United Way of Central Florida (UWCF) team recently returned…
July 29, 2025/by Ginny Aycock

$220,000 Awarded to 12 Local Agencies Supporting Polk County Students

United Way of Central Florida is proud to announce the recipients…
July 24, 2025/by Ginny Aycock

Community Investment Teams Volunteers Needed!

Make a Measurable Difference: Join UWCF’s Community Investment…
July 17, 2025/by Ginny Aycock

State of Florida Appropriation Supports Hunger Relief in Hardee and Highlands Counties Through UWCF

United Way of Central Florida (UWCF) is proud to announce a significant…
July 14, 2025/by Ginny Aycock

Brian Haas Concludes Term as Board Chair + UWCF Elects New Officers & Directors

Brian Haas Concludes Term as Board Chair for United Way of Central…
July 9, 2025/by Ginny Aycock

Celebrating 30 Years of Literacy: Success By 6 Read-a-Thon Wrap-Up

From June 1 to June 30, 2025, United Way of Central Florida (UWCF)…
July 7, 2025/by Ginny Aycock

United Way and AdventHealth Launch Partnership to Combat Hunger in Lake Placid

On Thursday, June 26, United Way of Central Florida proudly joined…
July 7, 2025/by Ginny Aycock

Ashley Bell Barnett Appointed to Women United Global Leadership Council

We are thrilled to announce that Ashley Bell Barnett, Past Board…
July 2, 2025/by Ginny Aycock

Building Resilience: A Community United for Hurricane Preparedness

In a powerful display of community collaboration and resilience, Rebuilding…
June 30, 2025/by Ginny Aycock

Publix Super Markets’ Recognized as a United Way Leading Corporate Partner, President’s Circle Award Winner

June 5, 2025/by Ginny Aycock

2025 Hurricane Season Preparedness

June 2, 2025/by Ginny Aycock

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 Ginny Aycock

Remembering Cindy Price: A Legacy of Leadership and Service

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

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 Ginny Aycock

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 Ginny Aycock

Highlands County Day of Caring 2025

Individuals and organizations from across Highlands County came…
April 16, 2025/by Ginny Aycock

2025 Hunger Action Summit

February 28, 2025/by Ginny Aycock

Supported Employment & Vocational Training at Ridge Area Arc

February 13, 2025/by Ginny Aycock

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 Ginny Aycock

Spotlight on Polk County Board of County Commissioners

January 28, 2025/by Ginny Aycock

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

January 24, 2025/by Ginny Aycock

2025 Free Tax Preparation Sites

January 14, 2025/by Ginny Aycock

Adult Day Training at Ridge Area Arc

January 8, 2025/by Ginny Aycock

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 Ginny Aycock

UWCF & GWCF provide Hurricane Relief Grants

November 5, 2024/by Ginny Aycock

New Officers & Directors Elected for 2024-2025 Term

November 1, 2024/by Ginny Aycock

ALICE Families on Halloween

October 25, 2024/by Ginny Aycock

Responding to Hurricane Milton

October 15, 2024/by Ginny Aycock

Preparing for Hurricane Milton

October 7, 2024/by Ginny Aycock

Remembering ‘Great Floridian’ Sarah McKay

September 20, 2024/by Ginny Aycock

Spotlight on Lauren Giordano

September 17, 2024/by Ginny Aycock

The 2024 Campaign Kickoff

September 6, 2024/by Ginny Aycock

2024-2025 United Way Invested Services

July 29, 2024/by Ginny Aycock

Empowering you to Lead the Way in your Workplace Campaign!

July 23, 2024/by Ginny Aycock

Spotlight on Valerie Rodriguez

July 3, 2024/by Ginny Aycock

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

June 20, 2024/by Ginny Aycock

Hurricane Season Preparedness

June 13, 2024/by Ginny Aycock

Day of Caring 2024

April 23, 2024/by Ginny Aycock

National Funds Available to Nonprofits for Emergency Food and Shelter

April 22, 2024/by Ginny Aycock

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

March 6, 2024/by Ginny Aycock

Catholic Charities Provides Food to Central Florida for 60 Years

February 1, 2024/by Ginny Aycock

2025 Free Tax Preparation Sites

January 23, 2024/by Ginny Aycock

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

January 19, 2024/by Ginny Aycock

4 Ways Your Company Can Make an Impact for the Community

December 11, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

EC Spotlight: Jeanette Crowley

December 7, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

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

December 4, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

Four Skills Kids Learn When They Read

November 1, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

Success Story: When Health Care Leads to Job Reinstatement

October 19, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

Halloween Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treating

October 13, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

2023-2024 UWCF Invested Services

September 11, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

Success Story: Setting Up Charlie for Success

September 11, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

The 2023 Tri-County Campaign Kickoff

August 28, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

Hardee Help Center: Dealing with Burnout

August 3, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

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

July 28, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

Talbot House Ministries: Transforming Lives Through Compassion and Hope

July 5, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

$9.2 Million Available for Polk County Wellness Programs

July 3, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

The 2023 Highlands County Annual Celebration

June 9, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

United Community Needs Assessment County Stakeholder Presentations

May 24, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

2023 Annual Celebration

Day of Caring 2023

May 8, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

Early Learning Coalition of Polk County

May 3, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

How to Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer

April 17, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

The Children’s Resource Center Support Groups

March 13, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

UWCF goes to Capitol Days

March 13, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

16 Nonprofit Agencies Selected for Community Wellness Grants

February 24, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

Nine Things You Didn’t Know About 211

February 11, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

United Way Master Teachers Program Helps Set Students Up for Success

February 7, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

Ridge Area Arc: A Tradition of Excellence Since 1957

January 5, 2023/by Ginny Aycock

Success Story: Finding Confidence Through Equine Therapy

December 20, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

UWCF Hosts 12th Annual Aprons Holiday Dinner

December 19, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

United Way of Central Florida is expanding its health services

December 12, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

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

November 27, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

UWCF Launches Third Edition of the Celebration of Women Tribute Book

November 22, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

Hurricane Ian Response for Polk, Hardee and Highlands Communities

November 10, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

UWCF launches Community Wellness pilot program

November 9, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

Crystal Lake Elementary Becomes UCF-Certified Community Partnership School

November 8, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

Speech, Language & Hearing – The Heart of Communication

November 1, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

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

October 26, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Polk County bring HOPE

October 1, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

Hurricane Ian Update from President/CEO Christina Criser Jackson

September 27, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

4 Ways to Help End Hunger in Your Community

September 23, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

2022 Highlands County Campaign Kickoff!

September 19, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

New Officers & Directors Elected for 2022-2023 Term

September 7, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

The Family Healthcare Foundation Navigators are here to help!

September 2, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

2022 Campaign Kickoff!

August 29, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

2022 UWCF Ambassadors

August 18, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

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

August 5, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

2022 Purchased Services

August 3, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

Tax Holidays and Exemptions

July 19, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

8 Reasons to Run a Workplace Campaign

July 6, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

Hurricane Season Emergency Numbers

June 13, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

The Importance of Early Childhood Education

June 7, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

2022 Annual Meeting

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

May 2, 2022/by Ginny Aycock

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To inspire our community to give, advocate and volunteer by identifying needs and mobilizing vetted resources to create positive, local change.

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

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