Another year has come and gone, which means it’s time to celebrate all you’ve helped United Way of Central Florida accomplish in 2017!

Tax season is quickly approaching and United Way of Central Florida is making it easier than ever to get the refund you deserve and plan for the future.

The New Year is a time that sets the tone for your next 364 days. It’s a time that many use to reflect and resolve to make a change.

A devoted husband, loyal father to three grown sons and grandfather to seven little ones who are the lights of his life, Anthony Staples’ life was full of joy. But when a sleep apnea diagnoses caused the professional truck driver to lose his job, he lost something else, too.

Loaned Executives are an important part of campaigning here at United Way of Central Florida. Doing presentations, making connections in the community and strengthening bonds with local businesses are tall tasks. 

Women United is a vibrant, diverse community of 70,000+ women leaders within United Way who transform communities across the world. This group is a powerful, global network of strong women in more than 165 communities across six countries.

A short time from now in a theater not far, far away...

"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" premieres Friday, December 15th and DSM is giving you a chance to be one of the first to see it! 

Ava Santiago is a 4-year-old blast of joy and energy. She loves to sing, dance and is usually the first to welcome new students to her class.

Don't miss our annual Santa's Workshop on Saturday, December 2nd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Family Fundamentals. This family-friendly event is FREE for everyone. 

Marcia Forsett, a former lawyer, one day found herself unable to work, buried in medical bills and struggling to pay off her student loans. But thanks to a helping hand, she is getting back on her feet and finding a way to give back to her community.

Paul and Lynn Noris, our 2017 Campaign Co-Chairs, issued a 10% challenge this year. Can we all do a little bit more?

We're looking for curious community members interested in making measurable changes in the lives of people in need to join our Community Investment Teams (CIT).

United Way of Central Florida's ReadingPals program just reached 200 active volunteers!

Looking for help after Hurricane Irma? United Way of Central Florida has all the information you need for Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties.

A-C-T Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. is hosting its eighth annual Chili Cook Off to benefit the United Way of Central Florida on Nov. 3rd.  Tickets are only $10 for chili, all the fixin’s, beverages and dessert.

Come grab a cup of coffee and breakfast at Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on October 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th and support United Way of Central Florida!

Beth Kanter, best-selling author and social media guru, joins us on the phone for this week’s Talk United.

United Way of Central Florida invests community resources in services that are beacons of light for many, giving second chances and fostering a lasting change. Every organization we partner with shines like a star in the night sky.

United Way of Central Florida’s official podcast, Talk United, is now available on iTunes and the Google Play Store!

In front of a record setting crowd of nearly 700 volunteers, donors and supporters at LEGOLAND Florida Resort, United Way of Central Florida Campaign Co-Chairs Paul and Lynn Noris announced the 2017 campaign would be the organization’s largest ever.

Don't let Irma catch you off guard. The storm is now a Category 5 and it's important to prepare.

Don’t miss a single episode of Talk United, United Way of Central Florida’s weekly podcast. President and CEO Alan H Turner II invites guests to discuss the issues that we all face as a community and how, working together, we can make a difference in people’s lives.

A child who starts behind, stays behind and may never graduate from high school. ReadingPals, a United Way of Central Florida initiative, helps students establish a foundation for reading by improving vocabulary, listening skills, comprehension and visual and auditory memory.

 Join us for one of our most exciting events this year! The 2017 Campaign Kickoff will once again be held at the Wells Fargo 4D Theater in LEGOLAND Florida Resort in Winter Haven.

Vote now for Polk County’s Official People’s Choice Award! United Way of Central Florida has been nominated for The Ledger’s 2017 Best of the Best Nonprofit!

Nearly two months after wrapping up the most successful campaign ever, the United Way of Central Florida is preparing for another year and looking to the future.

Our Young Leaders Society continues to demonstrate its dedication to the community with a series of volunteer projects.

United Way fights for the education, health and financial stability of every person in every community.

26 children from the H.A.L.O. Child Enrichment Center joined United Way of Central Florida Staff for our annual Dog Days of Summer event and signed up to be apart of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

We would like to thank Ashley and Wesley Barnett for serving as our 2016-2017 Campaign Co-Chairs.

Our annual Day of Caring took place April 28 and saw more that 400 people from Polk and Hardee come together and help out the agencies that have a direct impact on the lives of many.

Tune in to United Way of Central Florida's new Talk United podcast every other Tuesday! UWCF President and CEO Alan H. Turner II hosts episodes that center around the problems we face as a community and how United Way is fighting for the education, financial stability and health of everyone in Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties.

United Way of Central Florida is partnering with local businesses to bring you great ways to have fun and support UWCF at the same time.

Come join us at Concord Coffee between 7 pm and 9 on June 16!

When first grader Savannah Campbell was setting up her lemonade stand last month, her mind was not on what she could buy.

United Way of Central Florida’s Young Leader Society engaged in a volunteer project at the Women’s Care Center in Bartow Florida this month

Come one, come all…join us for Storybook Adventures on Saturday, April 29th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Family Fundamentals!

United Way of Central Florida’s Success by 6 is holding a book drive during the month of May to keep students’ minds activated over the long summer break.

United Way of Central Florida invites you to our 2017 Annual Meeting.

The Imagination Library provides children with a free new book every month up through their fifth birthday!

With summer vacation just two months away, it is time to start thinking about ways to prevent your students from losing the knowledge they gained this past school year.

United Way of Central Florida is celebrating our annual Day of Caring next month!

Through the generosity of grants and sponsorships, United Way’s Success By 6 Parent Lending Libraries are now popping up in Highlands County.

Residents of Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties now have even easier access to important services. 

Thanks to the Power Of U, we are happy to announce that Carol and Barney Barnett have awarded UWCF an extra $10,000 for the ReadingPals program!

United Way of Central Florida’s Master Teacher Program has thrived in our community for nine years and now it is being adopted by another Florida United Way.

If you have a family income of less than $64,000, you can have your 2017 taxes prepared by one of United Way of Central Florida's partners for free!

We had a rootin’ tootin’ good time at our seventh annual Leadership Giving Association Belt Buckle Bash on January 14th!

In an effort to continue to find ways to be more efficient and effective, United Way of Central Florida announces that local calls going to 2-1-1 will be now be directed to the Heart of Florida United Way 2-1-1 call center, operated in their office in Orlando.

Are you hungry? Do you #LiveUnited? If you answered "yes" to either then join us on Tuesday, February 21 at Burger 21 in Lakeland for an amazing meal with 10% of all sales, all day going towards United Way of Central Florida.