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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VITA Season End Update United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has concluded the 2022 tax season with monumental results. United Way’s VITA volunteers provided free tax preparation services to over 6,800 individuals and families who received approximately $10.8 million in tax refunds and saved over $2 million in
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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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UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER CENTER LAUNCHES NEW PLATFORM Local volunteerism is the power behind long-lasting change, and by introducing a new, dynamic online volunteer platform to our community, United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is the driving force for volunteer engagement, donations, and impacting change within our community. Since 2008, United Way has been promoting
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The Volunteer Center of United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades will be teaming up with Bell Tower and Lee Health Blood Center to host a Blood Drive to commemorate the life of late Fort Myers native, John Sheppard. The event will be held on March 25, 2022, from 10 am to 4 pm at
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United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Volunteer Center will host a Volunteer Fair on January 8, 2022 at Amavida Retirement Community’s outdoor courtyard: 7820 Fanning Court, Fort Myers, FL; from 10 am – 1 pm. The volunteer fair will be an opportunity for non-profit organizations serving Lee County to match with potential volunteers. Additionally,
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades celebrated their Campaign Kick Off for 2021-2022 at Caloosa Sound Convention Center and Amphitheater with 750 attendees. Event sponsors included Clinger, Sizemore & Associates, FineMark National Bank & Trust, O’Donnell Landscapes, Inc., and Publix Super Markets. Campaign Co-Chairs, Noelle Branning, Lee County Tax Collector, and Corey Vertich, Partner
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The United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades 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 per year
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Shell Point Shell Point Campaign Click here for the list of United Way supported programs. United Way proudly works in many communities in Lee County. Our community campaigns provide an opportunity for residents to give of their time and talents and to connect with others who share the same passion to improve the lives of