2024-2025 Campaign United Way 2024-2025 Campaign Chairs 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 […]
Funded Programs and Partner Agencies Funded agencies may vary dependent on program or agency performance and operational status. DOWNLOAD AGENCY LIST Lee County 2025: Click on the agency name to go to their website. Abuse Counseling and Treatment (ACT) AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Alliance for the Arts American Red Cross Florida’s Southern Gulf Region Amigos
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Volunteer Volunteer Center The United Way Volunteer Center creates connections between volunteer opportunities and individuals, families, business and groups throughout Lee, Hendry, and Glades counties. You can search by zip code, interests and agency name or check out the calendar of volunteer events to find a perfect fit for your passions. Giving your time and
VITA volunteers provide free income tax assistance to thousands of individuals and families with a household income of $66,000 a year or less in Lee, Hendry, Glades, Charlotte, and Okeechobee Counties. No experience is necessary. Free training and resources are provided for all volunteers Apply here
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Pets are proven to have therapeutic qualities: improving mood, and reducing stress levels. Interacting with animals can stimulate laughter and joy in people whose lives have been affected by illness or depression Join the Beesley’s Paw Prints team with your own registered pet, or let us guide you on getting your pet registered. It will
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ReadingPal volunteers read with kindergarten students for thirty minutes each week to support reading achievement in the early grades. United Way is proud to engage volunteers who represent many parts of our community. We are working on a virtual platform for Reading Pals to engage with children in several schools in October. If you are
United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee’s Volunteer Center will host its 2nd Annual Family Service Learning Fair on Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 9 a.m. to Noon at Bell Tower, 13499 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907. This event will highlight 24 diverse non-profit agencies who will offer a variety of hands-on
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This year’s United Way Annual Kick Off is moving to a virtual platform. “By moving to a virtual platform we can ensure the safety of our volunteers and donors. This also enables more people to ‘attend’ the kick off than possible in the past”, said Jeannine Joy, United Way President and CEO. United Way
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Free Tax Preparation Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program United Way’s Free Tax Preparation program helps low- to moderate-income households meet their basic needs and build financial assets. Residents who earn a household income of $66,000 or less can have their federal tax returns prepared, e- filed and direct deposited for FREE by United Way’s
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United Way 211 211 Helpline 211 is a United Way program that provides free information and referral to health and human service agencies within Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties. Clients can call and receive information and referrals appropriate to their needs. To use the 211 services, just dial 2-1-1 or search our database of providers