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
211 Helpline United Way 211 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. English and Spanish languages are readily available. United Way 211 is a free 24-hour non-emergency helpline that exists to help people navigate their way through the maze of human and social service agencies in Lee, Hendry, and Glades counties by
Campaigns Leading Fundraising Efforts Our United Way Campaign staff is a strong and diverse mix of seasoned professionals and fresh talent who are dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people in our community. The Campaign team (also known as the Resource Development team) contributes to this goal through fundraising efforts. Team members
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 Shops, Fort Myers; 13499 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907. This event will highlight 24 diverse non-profit agencies who will offer
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The United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee is seeking volunteer tax preparers, interpreters, and greeters to help our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites during the 2021 tax season. With the support of trained, IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers, VITA sites provide free tax preparation to individuals and families earning less than $66,000
United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee has announced that the 2020-2021 United Way Campaign Chairs will be Karen Ryan and Bob Beville. Additionally, the goal for this year’s campaign has been set at $10.8 million. Last year’s campaign raised $10,785,325 for the local communities of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee. The theme
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The mental and emotional effects of COVID-19 are impacting well-being in significant ways amid the pandemic, with 40% of U.S. adults reporting symptoms of anxiety or depression, in addition to increases in substance use and thoughts of suicide. To address this urgent and increased need for support on a local level, 17 behavioral health organizations
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We are delighted to partner with Collins Vision of Fort Myers and Naples to help those who need it most in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic that affected so many. Through September, Collins Vision is donating a percentage of every LASIK and Refractive Cataract Surgery procedure to United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee
The United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee has concluded the 2019-2020 Campaign, and exceeded the campaign goal of $10,783,563. This is the 27th consecutive year that the goal has been met or exceeded. Campaign Chair Roger Desjarlais made the announcement that local residents and companies contributed a record amount, $10,785,325 to the campaign
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