United Way is for FINANCIAL STABILITY! We like to give a hand-UP, instead of a hand-out. We do that by holding financial classes for those struggling with budgeting, debt and credit scores. Over 3,000 individuals have accessed our funded financial services. #FinancialStability

Snowflake is one of the Heartland Horses Equine Activities & Learning Inc. horses that assists with therapeutic riding. Through this partnership with UWCF, physically, emotionally, or developmentally challenged individuals can experience and ride horses safely, allowing them to improve their lives significantly.

Happy birthday to our Board of Directors Chair-Elect, Brian Haas! Brian Haas is the State Attorney for the 10th Judicial Circuit and he and his wife received our Philanthropists of the Year Award this year.

Our 2023 Campaign Video (social media) Premiere! Here at UWCF, we don’t just want to see people survive in our community; we want to see them thrive. We believe that each individual should have the ability to achieve their full potential. 💙 #UnitedInPurpose

The South Point Church of Lake Placid volunteers partner with United Way of Central Florida to distribute over 225 nutritious boxes of items that assist in providing meals on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. #Volunteer #UnitedinPurpose #LakePlacid #HighlandsCounty

🌟 Join Us in Making a Difference! Are you passionate about community impact? UWCF is hiring a Resource Development Manager to manage workplace campaigns and build relationships with accounts. Apply now! uwcf.org/careers/ #JobOpening #MakeADifference #UWCF

Celebrate International Literacy Day today! Learn more about what United Way of Central Florida is doing to improve literacy in our community. uwcf.org/initiatives/ea… #LiteracyDay

🇺🇸 Today is "Patriots Day" - a national observance on September 11, commemorating the lives of those who died in the 2001 terrorist attacks. However you acknowledge today's observance, we hope you find peace and comfort. #September11 #PatriotsDay

Please help us welcome Jasmine Austin from Florida Southern College College! 🎓 Jasmine is an intern in our Marketing department, assisting us with creating new content! We're excited to have her on board as she brings her passion for Business Administration and Marketing to our team. 🚀

United Way is for EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION! We want our community to thrive! Sometimes, that means getting children like Charlie a little extra help from specialists at Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Heartland to set them up for success. Read Charlie's story: uwcf.org/success-story-…

From September 15 - October 15, our nation celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. Every year, we mark this month as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. hispanicheritagemonth.gov

This week, part of our team participated in the 2nd Annual Polk County Hunger Action Summit in Bartow, FL. The summit's host, The Polk County Food Security Council, is a group dedicated to ensuring that everyone has equitable access to sufficient quantities of healthy food.

Our Community Wellness Navigators are out in the... you guessed it, COMMUNITY. Do you want to talk to us about healthcare or other resources you may need? Find us at these locations (among others). We'll connect you to resources that are available to you.

It's National Voter Registration Day! Check your registration and make sure you're #VoteReady! Check if you're registered or sign up to vote: ow.ly/M2tn50PKkof

Reading is a fun way to develop important literacy skills and sets kids up for success. Reading helps kids be more empathetic, builds their self-confidence, and more. Learn more in our latest blog: uwcf.org/initiatives/ea…

Please help us welcome our new Retiree Giving Specialist, Alan Veith! Alan worked for Publix for 32 years before retiring as a Store Manager in 2022. He joins our Resource Development team to help current retirees maximize their impact. Welcome to the team, Alan! 💚

Do you have questions about healthcare or other resources you may need? Our Community Wellness Navigators can be found this week to connect you to our local resources. #CommunityWellness #HealthcareResources #CommunityOutreach #LiveUnited

Helping with homework and tutoring at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Highlands County is just two of the many ways that the Project Learn partnership with UWCF impacts local students. #UnitedinPurpose #Volunteer #HighlandsCounty #Sebring #AcademicAchievement

Books help kids build the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. That’s why we support childhood literacy and early grade reading. Read our blog to learn more: uwcf.org/4-reading-skil…

Thank you to United Way Worldwide for featuring our local Success By 6 program! Learn how our program improves lives in the community and celebrates women! unitedway.org/blog/a-pathway… #WomensHistoryMonth #SuccessBy6 #LkldHaven #LkldNow #LALToday