UW Gifts-in-Kind program has taken in and redistributed over $12 Million worth of donated goods to the community! United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee started the Gifts-in-Kind program in 2016. It was humble beginnings with the first year taking in 5,694 items worth over $430,000. The items donated and distributed included office furniture, […]
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The United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee has concluded the 2020-2021 Campaign, and met the campaign goal of $10.8 million. This is the 28th consecutive year that the goal has been met or exceeded. Campaign Chairs Karen Ryan (LCEC) and Bob Beville (Waterman Broadcasting) announced that local residents and companies contributed a record
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Thank you for your interest in our Swing into Spring online auction. We appreciate your support of our United Way! Proceeds from our fundraiser will help local social services programs in Hendry and Glades Counties. The online auction begins on April 17 at 8am and ends April 24 at 8pm. Bid early and bid often!
Volunteers from Scotlynn Division USA have been hard at work through this pandemic. They have participated in several United Way Days of Caring throughout the last few months. Our United Way Partner Agencies really appreciate these volunteers. They are such hard workers! In February, the group helped LARC, Inc. with some projects that had been
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The United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee has concluded the 2020-2021 Campaign, and met the campaign goal of $10.8 million. This is the 28th consecutive year that the goal has been met or exceeded. Campaign Chairs Karen Ryan (LCEC) and Bob Beville (Waterman Broadcasting) announced that local residents and companies contributed a record
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Several volunteers from Chico’s FAS, Inc. participated in two separate United Way Days of Caring in December and January. Volunteers from Chico’s FAS helped agencies shop and load vehicles with much needed food on distribution days. They were able to lend a hand to fulfill orders just in time for the holidays as
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United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee announced the launch of this tax season’s MyFreeTaxes.com site. For the 12th year, United Way is providing online tax filing software, accessible through MyFreeTaxes.com, to help taxpayers easily and accurately file their taxes from their computer or smartphone. MyFreeTaxes® is a free and easy way to
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Drive Up Drop Off appointments available at select locations Call 211 or 239-433-3900 for an appointment.
Be Family Mentor Today! The United Way Volunteer Center has officially launched a new Family Mentor Program to recruit volunteer mentors who will be trained and matched with parents who are ready to be re-unified with their children. Each Mentor will work to build a committed and trusting relationship with the parents to support them through this
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