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Youth Violence Prevention – Grants...
High school student groups can be awarded $500 – $2,500 to create a project bringing awareness of youth violence prevention. This project is in partnership with the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Myers, Click the button below to download the grant application for this innovative project to showcase your ideas to effect change in
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Become A ReadingPal
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%
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2018-19 Campaign Chairs
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 Court and Comptroller
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Youth Violence Prevention – Grants...

Youth Violence Prevention – Grants...
High school student groups can be awarded $500 – $2,500 to [...]

Become A ReadingPal

Become A ReadingPal
What Is ReadingPals? ReadingPals is a statewide early [...]

2018-19 Campaign Chairs

2018-19 Campaign Chairs
The United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee has [...]

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United Way Surpasses Goal! THANK YOU!
The United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee has concluded the 2018-2019 Campaign, and exceeded the campaign goal of $10,301,386. This is the 26th consecutive year that the goal has been met or exceeded. Campaign Chairs Linda Doggett and Robert Shearman made the announcement that local residents and...
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United Way Gets Coveted Perfect Score on Charity Navigator
Fort Myers, FL (February 4, 2019) United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee has received not only a 4-star rating by Charity Navigator, but a perfect overall score of 100. Charity Navigator is one of the most utilized evaluators of charities used to guide intelligent giving. Since 2002,...
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EITC Awareness Day
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...
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