HIGHLANDS COUNTY DIVISION
United Way of Central Florida has been serving the local community for over 30 years by understanding local needs and improving lives and strengthening our community. The Highlands County Division was added to the service area in 1987.
For more information about United Way’s programs in Highlands County, please contact:
Ansley Woods, Area Director
Phone: 863-414-6224
E-mail: ansley.woods@uwcf.org
2017-2018 Programs
| Agency | Program | Website |
|---|---|---|
| 10120 American Red Cross-Highlands Co. | Emergency Services – Highlands Co. | |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast Highlands County | One-to-One Mentoring | www.bbbssun.org |
| Boys and Girls Club of Highlands County | Project Learn | www.highlandsbgc.com |
| Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center | Audiology for Kids (Highlands) | www.cfshc.org |
| Champion for Children Foundation of Highlands County, Inc. | Emergency Rescue Fund (Highlands) (SN) | www.championforchildren.org |
| Champion for Children Foundation of Highlands County, Inc. | Prevention Services and Assistance (SN) | www.championforchildren.org |
| Champion for Children Foundation of Highlands County, Inc. | Vision Quest (Highlands) | www.championforchildren.org |
| Early Learning Coalition (Highlands Co) | Learning Accomplishment Profile (LAP) | www.elcfh.org |
| Early Learning Coalition (Highlands Co) | School Readiness (Highlands) | www.elcfh.org |
| Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. | At Risk Youth (Highlands) | www.gsgcf.org |
| Greater Tampa Bay Area Council Boy Scout | School Based Scouting (Highlands) | www.boyscouting.com |
| Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society, Inc. | Legal Services (Highlands) | www.hofla.org |
| Heartland Horses Equine Activities and Learning, Inc. | Horse Therapy | heartlandhorses.org |
| Highlands County Family YMCA | Summer Camp Scholarship Program | www.highlandsymca.com |
| NU-HOPE Elder Care Services, Inc. | Home Delivered Meal Program (HC) | www.nuhopeeldercare.org/ |
| Peace River Center for Personal Development, Inc. | Domestic Violence (Sebring) (SN) | https://peacerivercenter.org/ |
| Ridge Area Arc | Adult Day Training (Highlands Co) | www.ridgeareaarc.org |
| Ridge Area Arc | Community Employment (Highlands Co) | www.ridgeareaarc.org |
| Ridge Area Arc | Residential Services (Highlands Co) | www.ridgeareaarc.org |
| United Way- Highlands County Operations | Highlands Emergency Fund | |
| Webber International University | Avon Park High School Mentoring Program | http://webber.edu/ |
| Youth & Family Alternatives, Inc. | George W. Harris Youth Shelter (HC) SN | www.yfainc.org |
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Our Mission
To improve lives and strengthen our community.
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Our Vision
To create positive lasting change in our community by helping children succeed in school; promoting family financial stability and independence; and improving people’s health.
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PO Box 1357, Highland City, FL 33846
BY PHONE
863.648.1500
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5605 US Highway 98 S. Lakeland, FL 33812