Current Campaign

United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is proud to announce the launch of its 2025-2026 campaign season under the theme: “United is the Way.” This year’s campaign will be led by two dynamic community champions, Carolyn Rogers of The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company and Will Prather of Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. Together, they aim to unite the community in raising $11,512,716—a goal that reflects the critical needs identified by United Way’s 90+ partner agencies.

To officially kickoff the campaign - we invite you to join us at our Annual Campaign Kickoff! 

When: October 29, 2025

Networking: 8:30 a.m.

Program begins: 9:00 a.m.

Where: Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW

Cost: $15 - get your tickets here: UnitedWayLee.org/Kickoff

This high-energy event kicks off our annual campaign. Attendees will enjoy a morning of inspiration, community spirit, and high fives as the top pacesetter companies are revealed!

Meet the Lee County Campaign Co-Chairs

Carolyn Rogers, Senior Vice President of Wealth Services at The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company, brings over three decades of experience in philanthropy, fund development, and nonprofit leadership. A Cape Coral native and Fort Myers resident, Carolyn has served in key roles at the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Canterbury School, and Lee Memorial Foundation.  “Cape Coral is where I grew up, and Fort Myers is where I have raised my family,” said Rogers. “I’ve seen how United Way steps up when it matters most, supporting the nonprofits that lift up our neighbors every day.  It’s an honor to co-chair this campaign with Will Prather and help ensure our community continues to thrive.”

Will Prather, Executive Producer and CEO of Prather Productions, oversees Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers, Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Pennsylvania, and APEX Touring. A passionate advocate for the arts and community development, Will has been a United Way supporter since Broadway Palm opened nearly 30 years ago.  “Nearly 30 years ago, I joined United Way’s campaign as Broadway Palm opened its doors” Prather says, “and now, co-chairing this year’s effort feels like coming full circle. Our community has grown tremendously and so have its needs. United Way has met those challenges every step of the way. It’s an honor to lead this campaign alongside my friend Carolyn Rogers. May the force be with you!”

Why United Way?

United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades has raised and distributed $243 million since being established in 1957.  All money raised in the United Way campaign stays in the local community to help support the local human service network that provides essential services—from food security and healthcare to education and crisis response.

United is the Way—and together, we will mobilize the community to action so all can thrive.