United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades has concluded their 2022-2023 Campaign, and exceeded the campaign goal of $11.19 million. This is the 30th consecutive year that the goal has been met or exceeded. Campaign Chairs Sally Jackson (Community Volunteer, Retired Lee Health) and Matt Humphreys (Publix Store Manager) announced that residents and companies of […]
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FGCU Campaign “You can make a difference and contribute to United Way.United Way helps support 90 agencies and over 260 programs in our community.Please consider a one-time gift. Your donation will help improve the lives ofpeople right here in your own community.” ONE TIME PAYPAL Amount: Due to the fees for the PayPal option, the
Tax Season appointments are officially open 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 no-cost federal tax filing services at over 25 sites in Lee, Hendry, Glades,
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United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades celebrated its 2022-23 Campaign Kickoff at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, where more than 600 business, nonprofit and community leaders gathered to hear updates from the organization. Event sponsors included Alta Resources and Publix Super Markets. United Way Board Chair Bob Beville opened
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To date, $7 million has been donated to Hurricane Ian Relief. This includes donations through Collaboratory, grants, and special funding. $2,945,768 in funding to 165 agencies and programs to help survivors and provide services and resources. $969,345 in gift cards to thousands of survivors to help with repairs, immediate needs, and replacement of
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United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades has announced that the 2022-2023 United Way Campaign Chairs will be Sally Jackson and Matt Humphreys. Additionally, the goal for this year’s campaign has been set at $11,186,558. Last year’s campaign raised $11,105,524 for the local communities of Lee, Hendry, and Glades. The theme of this year’s campaign
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New officers and five new board members were elected at the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Annual Meeting. Officers and Executive Committee Members for 2022-2023 are the following: Board Chair: Bob Beville, Waterman Broadcasting Vice Chair: Noelle Branning, Lee County Tax Collector Treasurer: Cynthia Hawkins, Wiltshire Whitley Richardson & English PA Assistant Treasurer:
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ARPA Funding Approved The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted on June 21 to approve the United Way of Lee County Nonprofit Human Service projects recommended by United Way for funding through the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. The vote authorizes distribution of up to $16.2 million of American
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Annual Meeting United Way of Lee County, Inc. will hold its Annual Meeting of the Membership and Board of Directors on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 8AM via Webex and in person at FineMark National Bank & Trust: 8695 College Parkway; Fort Myers, FL 33919 The Annual Meeting is a meeting of the membership. Qualification of
UNITED WAY OF LEE, HENDRY, AND GLADES REACHES CAMPAIGN GOAL 29TH YEAR IN A ROW The United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades has concluded the 2021-2022 Campaign, and met the campaign goal of $11.1 million. This is the 29th consecutive year that the goal has been met or exceeded. Campaign Chairs Noelle Branning (Lee
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