What Is ReadingPals? ReadingPals is a statewide early literacy initiative that provides volunteer mentors for students from Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Kindergarten who may need extra help, utilizing a one-on-one approach. Why Is ReadingPals Important? 45% of children in Florida are not ready for Kindergarten1 and 43% of Florida students cannot read at […]
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Be Family Mentor Today! The United Way Volunteer Center has officially launched a new Family Mentor Program to recruit volunteer mentors who will be trained and matched with parents who are ready to be re-unified with their children. Each Mentor will work to build a committed and trusting relationship with the parents to support them
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UNMET NEEDS COALITION & UNITED WAY OF HENDRY & GLADES RECEIVE RED CROSS GRANT The Hendry/Glades Unmet Needs Coalition and United Way of Hendry and Glades have received a grant from the American Red Cross which has allocated $500,000 for repairing and/or rebuilding Irma-damaged homes in Hendry and Glades Counties. The Unmet Needs Coalition has
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Are you eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit? The Earned Income Tax Credit is a benefit for working people with low to moderate income. EITC reduces the amount of tax you owe and may give you a refund. If you worked last year and had income of less than $54,884, you may qualify. To
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There are just a few days left in the year and you may be thinking about your year end charitable giving. Charitable giving can be enhanced using income tax deductions, so it can be more effective when included as part of year-end tax planning. Here are a few dates and ways to give that may be
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The United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee has announced that the 2018-2019 United Way Campaign Chairs will be Linda Doggett and Robert Shearman. The goal for the new campaign will be $10,301,386 which is a 3% increase over what was raised for the previous campaign. Linda Doggett is the Clerk of the Circuit
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Be A Hero and save a life on our 2018 United Way Day of Action. Did you know just a single pint of blood can help save the lives of several people! This is a partnership between O’Donnell Landscapes Inc., Lee Health Blood Center and United Way. Participants will receive a free t-shirt, food, and
It’s time to CELEBRATE raising $10 Million Dollars! We’d love to thank you in person and invite you to our United Way 2017-18 Campaign Celebration and Annual Circle of Excellence Awards. Please RSVP using the button below. [button link=”https://goo.gl/forms/U8fRKK1XGw0KsFqt2″ type=”big” newwindow=”yes”] RSVP Here[/button]
Contact Us Get In Touch 7273 Concourse DriveFort Myers, FL 33908 Call Us At (239) 433-2000 GO TO STAFF LIST Contact Form If you are in need of assistance with health or human services, please contact United Way 211. 211 is a United Way program that provides free information and referral to health and human