In-Kind Donations The Purpose of Gifts In-Kind United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades’ United Gifts in Kind (GIK) provides nonprofit, 501(c)(3), health & human services organizations in Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties with access to quality in-kind goods. GIK acts as a liaison between local and national donors and participating agencies. The purpose of […]
ALICE Project Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed ALICE 2020 Update and How COVID-19 May Impact ALICE Households Who Is ALICE? In 2018, 3,610,770 Florida households (46%) had income below the ALICE Threshold, meaning that they were unable to afford even the most basic budget. ALICE households, earning above the Federal Poverty Level, were not eligible
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions What is United Way? United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties is a fund-raiser and distributor… but it’s also much more than that. The critical needs of our community require more than just quick fixes. In this new era, we must work together with our partners in the community to
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Leadership Giving Alexis de Tocqueville Society The United Way Tocqueville Society of Lee, Hendry, and Glades, was founded in 1991 by David Lucas. Members of the Tocqueville Society fulfill the 19th Century writings of Frenchman Alexis de Tocqueville by exhibiting the American philanthropic spirit. The Society is comprised of givers at the $10,000 level and
Why Give Top 5 Reasons to Give There is no single gift that provides as many health and human services, right here in our community, as your gift to our United Way. When you give to our community through United Way, you do more than you could do alone. Your gift is combined with thousands
Pacesetters Become a Pacesetter Pacesetter Campaign dates: August 5, 2024 – October 18, 2024Pacesetter Pump Up Breakfast: August 5, 2024Campaign Kickoff: November 7, 2024 Pacesetters are companies and agencies that Pump Up the annual United Way Campaign by running their campaigns early, leading by example and helping us reach the goal. During our 2023 Campaign, 175 companies and organizations were recognized
Fund Distribution United Way Fund Distribution The Fund Distribution process is the cornerstone of our United Way. It ensures fiscal and program accountability for all agencies receiving United Way funds while meeting the social services needs of the community. In the process, volunteers review each agency’s effectiveness at providing services, assess the need for programs
Planned Giving How to Include United Way in Your Will or Estate Plan It is easy to include United Way in your will or estate plans. Here are 5 of the most popular ways to do this. We would welcome the opportunity to send you additional information or meet with you to take the next