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Bruce Ables is a born leader driven to surpass the goals set on any project he undertakes. Those who know him understand that he is not one to tolerate “gobbledygook” or to waste time when he is on a mission. 

Throughout the month of October, companies and organizations from all over Polk, Highlands, and Hardee County participated in United Way's Days of Caring.

This year as you're planning your Holiday giving, you or your office can take the opportunity to make a lasting gift to a local family.

Our Annual Campaign is in full swing, and mid-point results are showing some serious increases in generousity from three local businesses.

Dr. Pam Craven is not only the Executive Director of Learning Resource Center, she is also an indispensible UWCF volunteer and partner.

Michelle struggled to process the smallest requests from her parents, teachers and friends until a hearing specialist found the solution.

The 2012 United Way campaign kickoff celebration will be held on Aug. 29th at LEGOLAND Florida!

United Way celebrated a successful year at its 2012 Annual Meeting at the Polk Theatre.

United Way received the Spirit of Leadership Polk Award from Leadership Polk.

United Way recognized Publix Super Markets, Inc. with two Summit awards for philanthropic engagement and community impact.

American Idol Season 11 Finalist Jeremy Rosado will perform at the United Way Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at the Polk Theatre in Lakeland.

A Born Learning Trail for children is now open at Kiwanis Park in Lake Wales.

It takes a great deal of courage for a person to leave an abusive relationship and seek a better life. Where can a victim turn to for help in escaping from domestic violence?

United Way held an appreciation breakfast for the 2011 Employee Coordinators.

What would our community be like without the people who are willing to go out of their way to help others in need? Thankfully, there are many caring individuals like United Way volunteer John Freer, whose compassion and leadership are making a difference locally.

United Way of Central Florida Highlands County Division will host its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 4th at the Sebring Civic Center.

Envision being asked to give up your children to a spouse because a court-appointed legal guardian said that you cannot financially care for them. What would you do?

United Way's Leadership Givers grabbed their boots and snazziest belt buckles for the 2012 Leadership Giving Association's annual Belt Buckle Bash.

The United Way celebrated Publix Appreciation Day on February 9th and 16th. A special ceremony was held to recognize the Publix Associates who helped make the 2011 campaign a success.

Have you ever set up a chain of dominoes stood on end and toppled the first domino? That domino topples the one next to it, and so on until...