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April 2025

April 14 – LKLD Now, Nonprofits Offer Safety Net of Last Resort

April 5 – Highlands News-Sun, AdventHealth leaders, volunteers team up with United Way of Central Florida to feed people in need

March 2025

March 7 – LAL Today, Influential Women

February 2025

February 24 – The Daily Ridge, Success By 6 Award Nominations Open

February 5 – ABC Action News, Free Tax Preparation

December 2024

December 17 – Highlands News Sun, Hunger Initiative

November 2024

November 18 – News Chief, Recovery Event

November 8 – Spectrum, Bay News 9, Hurricane Relief

November 8 – The Ledger, Hurricane Relief

November 4 – Highlands News Sun, Highlands County Fundraiser

November 1 – WFLA, Support of Children’s Resource Center

October 2024

October 18 – WFLA, Hurricane Milton Response

October 18 – LkldNow, Hurricane Milton Response

September 2024

September 7 – Highlands News Sun, Born Learning Trail Grand Opening

September 5 – Highlands News Sun, Impact in Highlands County

August 2024

August 19 – ReadingPals on ABC Action News

June 2024

June 14 – Listen Lakeland Podcast

June 12 – Winter Haven Sun, 80th Anniversary

June 8 – The Ledger, 80th Anniversary

June 5 – LKLDNow Feature, 80th Anniversary

April 2024

April 24 – Polk Forward Magazine, Women United Garden Party (pg. 37)

April 20 – The Highlands News-Sun; Day of Caring

March 2024

March 26 – The Ledger: Women United Garden Party

March 25 – United Way Worldwide; A Pathway to Success

January 2024

January – Viva Polk Magazine, pages 48-49

January 9 – ABC Action News, Community Wellness Navigators

October 2023

October – Viva Polk Magazine, page 51

October 25 – wfla News Channel 8, Haunted Jail Tour 

October 12 – PGTV, United Community Needs Assessment

August 2023

August 31 – FSC in the Community

July 2023

July 28 – wfla, ReadingPals Seeks Volunteers

July 23 – ABC, Reading Mentors Needed

November 2022

November 2 – LakelandMom Newsletter

July 2021 Press Clips

July 1 – United Way of Central Florida reports record donations for year

May 2021 Press Clips

May 17 – LALToday Newsletter

May 10 – Bay News 9 – Polk County native wins George Jenkins Volunteer of the Year award

November 2020 Press Clips

November 5 – LALToday Blog – 30+ ways to give back in Lakeland

November 2 – CARES Act helping United Way fight hunger

October 2020 Press Clips

October 21 – LALToday Newsletter

October 7 – LALToday Newsletter

October 7 – The Ledger – Polk County spends $126M federal allotment for COVID-19 assistance

October 1 – The Daily Ridge – Polk County Unites Expands Nonprofit Relief Funding

September 2020 Press Clips

September 30 – LALToday Blog

September 14 – LALToday Newsletter

September 8 – LALToday Newsletter

September 5 – 33 Local Agencies Awarded Grants for COVID-19 Relief

September 4 – Relief fund dispenses another $300,000 to nonprofits, mostly in Polk

September 1 – $5 Million in Aid Still Available for Polk Residents

August 2020 Press Clips

August 5 – United Way of Central Florida names new officers, board members

August 5 – LALToday Blog

August 3 – Polk State College reminds students of mental health and support resources

July 2020 Press Clips

July 13 – United Way’s 2-1-1 a lifeline to access COVID-19 aid

June 2020 Press Clips

June 22 – LALToday Newsletter

June 17 – LALToday Newsletter

June 15 – LALToday Newsletter

June 15 – Feeding Tampa Bay launches ‘mega pantry’ in Polk County, citing continued need during pandemic

May 2020 Press Clips

May 14 – LALToday Newsletter

May 12 – The Ledger – United Way announces $270,000 in food and childcare funding

May 12 – LAL Today Newsletter

May 11 – WFLA – Help on the way: United Way of Central FL helping to distribute federal aid to Polk County residents

May 9 – The Ledger – Coronavirus in Polk: $15 million in grants available for local nonprofits

May 5 – LAL Today Newsletter

May 4 – LAL Today Newsletter

May 1 – LAL Today Blog – Coronavirus: The latest local updates, cancellations, resources, + more

April 2020 Press Clips

April 24 – The Ledger – Places to donate or receive food during the COVID-19 crisis

April 16 – Lakeland Mom – Mobile Food Pantries in Polk County – Lakeland, Winter Haven, Mulberry, Auburndale, Bartow & more

April 15 – WFTV 9 – This is how you can help Central Floridians stay in their homes

April 14 – WFLA 8 – Coronavirus concerns: Long lines at United Way food pantries show growing need in Polk County

April 13 – LAL Today Newsletter

April 9 – LkldNow – Local Agencies Respond to Pandemic Demands Amid Funding Drops

April 9 – LAL Today Blog – Coronavirus: The latest local updates, cancellations, resources, + more

April 7 – Polk County Government – Coronavirus Covid-19 Special, United Way of Central Florida

April 6 – LAL Today Newsletter

April 1 – HainesCity.com – COVID-19 Weekend Update & Helpful Information

March 2020 Press Clips

March 30 – News Chief – Coronavirus in Polk: United Way distributes meals in public housing

March 28 – The Ledger – Coronavirus in Polk: Lakeland’s nonprofits ‘get creative’ to serve community

March 24 – LAL Today Newsletter

March 26 – LakelandGov.net – COVID-19 Updates

March 22 – Highlands News-Sun – United Way of Central Florida sets up United Community Relief Fund

March 21 – The Ledger – United Way, GiveWell join forces to help nonprofits during COVID-19 crisis

March 21 – LkldNow – United Way, GiveWell Collaborate on Local Relief Fund

March 17 – LkldNow – Coronavirus: Organizations continue announcing closings, postponements

January 2020 Press Clips

January 30 – LAL Today Newsletter

December 2019 Press Clips

December 25 – The Ledger – Gift Heightens Polk Hunger Initiative

December 18 – LkldNow – Lakeland Homelessness Panel

November 2019 Press Clips

November 27 – Lake Wales News – United Way of Central Florida COO Penny Borgia to Retire in March

November 27 – LAL Today Blog

November 6 – The Ledger – Rising from the rubble, Mount Tabor Church seeks to rebuild

September 2019 Press Clips

September 27 – WTSP – Haunted houses, theme parks, pumpkin festivals and more

September 4 – The Daily Ridge – Five Young Professionals Honred at 2019 Polk Emerging Leaders Awards

August 2019 Press Clips

August 20 – LkldNow – Athena Awards Honor Leadership, Service

July 2019 Press Clips

July 29 – The Ledger – Camp READY! prepares Polk’s youngest students for first grade

June 2019 Press Clips

June 24 – Blooloop – Explorations V Children’s Museum expanding and relocating to Bonnet Springs Park

June 16 – The Ledger – ReadingPals for kindergarteners needs volunteers

May 2019 Press Clips

May 4- The Ledger – Community school initiative moving ahead in Polk

May 3 – ABC Action News – Polk Schools to open first community health center in county

May 2 – The Ledger – Crystal Lake Elementary in Lakeland partnering with community to help students

April 2019 Press Clips

April 19 – The Ledger – United Way of Central Florida hands out community awards

April 9 – Polk State College News – Polk State Lakeland Collegiate receives two VISTE awards for outstanding student volunteers

April 4 – The Lakelander – SlingShot Polk, Inspiring Young Innovators

March 2019 Press Clips

March 27 – LAL Today Blog

February 2019 Press Clips

February 6 – ABC Action News – New United Way report highlights struggles for families to make ends meet

February 3 – Highlands News-Sun – United Way of Central Florida names new leader

January 2019 Press Clips

January 17 – The Ledger – United Way picks insider as new leader

November 2018 Press Clips

November 20 – The Ledger – Lakeland author of Knot Monster promoting early literacy with book donation to ReadingPals students

October 2018 Press Clips

October 17 – The Ledger – Holloween-themed events in Polk County

October 8 – The Lakelander – Black & Brew’s 8th Annual Pumpkin Latte Giveaway

August 2018 Press Clips

August 28 – The Ledger – United Way, Polk State College to help cash-strapped collegians

June 2018 Press Clips

June 10 – News Chief – Imagination Library

November 2017 Press Clips

November 18 – The Ledger – Newspaper with a Heart continues to help neighbors

November 17 – The Ledger – Monday Profile: Greta Dupuy lives, works a life of service

August 2017 Press Clips

August 15 – The Ledger – Polk Emerging Leaders are honored by 3 professional groups

July 2017 Press Clips

July 30 – The Ledger – Five Questions: David Robinson believes in bettering his community

July 26 – The Ledger – Crystal Lake Elementary to become community school in Polk pilot program

July 16 – The Ledger – Editorial: Another new approach to an old problem

May 2017 Press Clips

May 2 – LkldNow – United Way Exceeds Goal

December 2016 Press Clips

December 16 – The Ledger – Newspaper with a Heart helps former police officer who is fighting cancer

November 2016 Press Clips

November 19 – The Ledger – Newspaper with a Heart program assists those in need

November 6 – The Ledger – Chili Cook Off

November 3 – The Ledger – 6 Polk individuals and businesses honored for philanthropic work

August 2016 Press Clips

August 19 – LkldNow – Leadership Lakeland Names Its Newest Class

May 2016 Press Clips

May 26 – LkldNow – United Way Exceeds Goal, Honors Volunteers

October 2014 Press Clips

October 10 – The Lakelander – Mr. George’s legacy of giving

July 2014 Press Clips

July 31 – The Lakelander – Change can’t happen without you

January 2014 Press Clips

January 24 – Mosaic News – United Way of Central Florida receives matching gifts from the Mosaic Company Foundation

April 2013 Press Clips

April 4 – YLakeland – The importance of volunteering & how to find volunteer opportunities in Lakeland

May 2012 Press Clips

May 3 – PR Newswire – Publix earns national recognition for community support

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