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United Way Kicks Off Campaign
By Johnj |
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades celebrated its 2024-25 Campaign Kickoff at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, where United Way announced that 51.6% of their annual fundraising campaign goal of $11,271,181 has been raised through Pacesetter contributions along with early Alexis de Tocqueville Society giving (individuals who contribute $10,000+ […]
Read More United Way Names New Campaign Chairs
By Johnj |
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades has announced that the 2024-2025 United Way Campaign Chairs will be Dr. Scott Nygaard of Lee Health and Dan O’Berski of Trinity Commercial Group. Additionally, the goal for this year’s campaign has been set at $11,271,181. Last year’s campaign raised $11,000,000 for the local communities of Lee, Hendry, […]
Read More United Way Houses Rebranded
By Johnj |
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties is excited to announce the rebranding of its United Way Houses to United Way Resiliency Hubs. This strategic transformation reflects a renewed commitment to strengthening families and individuals through comprehensive social service supports both year-round and in times of natural and man-made disasters. The 17 United Way […]
Read More United Way surpasses annual fundraising goal
By Johnj |
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades met its $11 million annual campaign goal, marking the 31st consecutive year that supporters have rallied to support United Way and its partner agencies. United Way President and CEO Jeannine Joy, along with Campaign Co-chairs Kevin Karnes (Lee County Clerk of the Court) and Jay Santos (an associate […]
Read More United Way recognizes outstanding work of volunteers
By Toni Rozelle-Rosio |
– United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades recently hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast as part of Volunteer Appreciation Month. Nearly 250 volunteers, staff, donors, and board members took part in the event held on April 22 at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers. United Way President and CEO Jeannine Joy applauded volunteers […]
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