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Nonprofits can apply now for Lee County ARPA funding The United Way of Lee County, in cooperation with the Lee Board of County Commissioners, today has launched a new online portal that will allow nonprofit organizations to apply for funds through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The Lee Board of County Commissioners on March […]

The Volunteer Center of United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades will be teaming up with Bell Tower and Lee Health Blood Center to host a Blood Drive to commemorate the life of late Fort Myers native, John Sheppard. The event will be held on March 25, 2022, from 10 am to 4 pm at

Tax Season officially opens January 24 and United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades’ free tax filing assistance program is ready to assist Southwest Florida residents keep more of their hard-earned money. The United Way VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program provides free federal tax filing services at over 22 sites in Lee, Hendry, Glades,

United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Volunteer Center will host a Volunteer Fair on January 8, 2022 at Amavida Retirement Community’s outdoor courtyard: 7820 Fanning Court, Fort Myers, FL; from 10 am – 1 pm. The volunteer fair will be an opportunity for non-profit organizations serving Lee County to match with potential volunteers. Additionally,

United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades celebrated their Campaign Kick Off for 2021-2022 at Caloosa Sound Convention Center and Amphitheater with 750 attendees.  Event sponsors included Clinger, Sizemore & Associates, FineMark National Bank & Trust, O’Donnell Landscapes, Inc., and Publix Super Markets. Campaign Co-Chairs, Noelle Branning, Lee County Tax Collector, and Corey Vertich, Partner

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The United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is seeking volunteer tax preparers, interpreters, and greeters to help our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites during the 2021 tax season. With the support of trained, IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers, VITA sites provide free tax preparation to individuals and families earning less than $66,000 per year

Get your tickets now for the hottest event this fall! Join us 11/3/2021 for the 2021-2022 United Way Campaign Kickoff as we go Back To The Future to raise $11.3 million for our community! Click here to get your tickets!  

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Children in Lee County need YOUR help. Last year, we opened the United Way School Resource Center in partnership with the School District of Lee County. This collaboration allows guidance counselors, social workers, and other school employees to request critical items for the students they serve. During the 2020-2021 school year, nearly $800,000 in items