Events/Opportunities

From 09/22/2025 to 10/08/2025

*PARTNER AGENCY SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES* Citizens Bank & Trust is inviting United Way of Central Florida and our partner agencies to share how our partnerships create meaningful impact in the community. These presentations are a chance to highlight your mission, celebrate successes, and show donors and community members the difference their support makes. Time-frame: 30-minute presentation, with a 10-minute slot for agencies to speak Location: Primarily Polk County, with a few opportunities across the county line Dates: 22 options available throughout September and October (please select all dates your organization is able to present) After submitting your availability, a UWCF team member will follow up to confirm your presentation date(s). This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your mission, build relationships, and inspire those who are invested in making our community stronger.

From 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2026

United Way of Central Florida is seeking volunteers along with HELP of Fort Meade to assist with food distributions as part of the UWCF George W. Jenkins End Hunger Initiative. Volunteers will pack and hand out food boxes that include fresh fruits, vegetables, frozen meats and more. The UWCF George W. Jenkins End Hunger Initiative works to provide healthy foods to individuals in food insecure regions in Polk County while simultaneously providing financial education services that help families to find and maintain financial stability. Volunteers needed on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 9 to 1 pm. Public access begins at 11 am.

From 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2026

United Way of Central Florida is seeking volunteers along with South Oak Church to assist with food distributions as part of the UWCF's End Hunger Initiative. Volunteers will pack and distribute food boxes that include fresh fruits, vegetables, frozen meats and more. The UWCF End Hunger Initiative works to provide healthy foods to individuals in Avon Park, Lake Placid & Sebring while simultaneously providing wraparound services that help families to find and maintain stability. 2nd and 4th Thursdays. Public access begins at 9:00 am. Volunteers needed from - 8:00-11:00 am.