Swing Into Spring

Posted on Apr 13, 2021 Thank you for your interest in our Swing into Spring online auction. We appreciate your support of our United Way! Proceeds from our fundraiser will help local social services programs in Hendry and Glades Counties. The online auction begins on April 17 at 8am and ends April 24 at...
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Scotlynn Gives Back to the Community

Posted on Apr 6, 2021 Volunteers from Scotlynn Division USA have been hard at work through this pandemic.  They have participated in several United Way Days of Caring throughout the last few months.   Our United Way Partner Agencies really appreciate these volunteers. They are such hard workers! In February, the group helped LARC, Inc....
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United Way Reaches Goal

Posted on Mar 30, 2021 The United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee has concluded the 2020-2021 Campaign, and met the campaign goal of $10.8 million.  This is the 28th consecutive year that the goal has been met or exceeded. Campaign Chairs Karen Ryan (LCEC) and Bob Beville (Waterman Broadcasting) announced that local...
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Posted on Mar 9, 2021 United Way and Burntwood Tavern are teaming together for a fun-filled Guest Bartending FUN-draising event on Wednesday, March 24 from 5pm-8pm. United Way has assembled two teams of the hippest, most community minded bartenders in the Fort Myers area to raise online funds that will help those in the...
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Chico’s FAS Day of Caring

Posted on Feb 19, 2021     Several volunteers from Chico’s FAS, Inc. participated in two separate United Way Days of Caring in December and January.   Volunteers from Chico’s FAS helped agencies shop and load vehicles with much needed food on distribution days.  They were able to lend a hand to fulfill orders just...
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My Free Taxes

Posted on Feb 1, 2021   United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee announced the launch of this tax season’s MyFreeTaxes.com site. For the 12th year, United Way is providing online tax filing software, accessible through MyFreeTaxes.com, to help taxpayers easily and accurately file their taxes from their computer or smartphone. MyFreeTaxes® is...
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