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
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
Families must have a proven loss of income or job as a direct result of COVID-19. General program questions may be sent to childcare@unitedwaylee.org. A list of providers will be available on Tuesday, May 26th no later than noon.
VITA IS BACK OPEN!
Drive Up Drop Off appointments available at select locations Call 211 or 239-433-3900 for an appointment.
Quick Links for COVID-19 related information and resources for Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee Counties.
Help us continue to change the story… Our United Way Campaign is currently at 94.2% of goal! We need your help to make our goal and continue funding our network of partner agencies that are making a difference every day. Sometimes changing the story means saving a life… We could share the countless stories with
United Way seeks volunteers for Beesley’s Paw Prints program United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee is expanding the Beesley’s Paw Prints program and seeking new volunteers to visit United Way Partner Agencies, schools and residents of independent and assisted living communities. Beesley’s Paw Prints is a United Way collaborative with Children’s Advocacy Center,
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United Way, in partnership with Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff’s Youth Activity League, and The School District of Lee County, has launched a new rewards program for elementary students. The program, which is currently being piloted at G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School, promotes good character development while also fostering relationships between students and their Sheriff
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