LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
At this year's Annual Meeting, we took a look at the future of United Way of West Florida.

The Board of Directors recently approved a 5-year Strategic Plan. UWWF President and CEO Laura Gilliam unveiled the plan at the event, including updated values and critical priorities.

“The Board felt it was important our values reflect those of our community,” said Gilliam. “And to prioritize how our United Way creates solutions for our community’s challenges - through transformational investments, building capacity, and connecting people with resources.” 
United Way of West Florida Values
Impact
Unite and leverage resources to improve lives

Collaboration
Build partnerships and engage people

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Value and respect every individual
Advocacy
Advance policies that help our community

Innovation
Drive and lead change and advancement in thinking, doing, and giving
ANNUAL AWARDS
United Way of West Florida recognized several organizations and individuals at this year's Annual Meeting, honoring those who demonstrate a spirit of community service and a commitment to helping others. 

This year's award winners are:

Rayell Irish Award (Outstanding Social Worker)
Lucinda Thompson, Capstone Learning and Therapy Centers

Partner Agency of the Year

Distinguished Business Partner

United Way Service Award
Stacey Graham

Distinguished Community Service Award
Top 5 Campaigns

United Way also recognized its Top 5 Campaigns. These workplace campaigns donated the most money in the past year, through employee and corporate contributions.
211 CHANGES LIVES
Gay had just gotten out of the Escambia County jail. She needed help, but she didn't know where to turn. Her brother told her to call 211. See how that call changed her life.
SIGN UP NOW FOR DAY OF CARING
It's time to sign up for this fall's Day of Caring!

Day of Caring is a community-wide day of volunteering. We are recruiting teams who will volunteer their time by helping non-profits and schools complete projects across Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties

Day of Caring is on October 7, but the deadline to sign up is next Wednesday, August 24.

If you want to participate, please fill out the interest form on our website. After you fill out the form we will contact you about the next steps.
Get Connected Learning Labs

Get Connected is United Way of West Florida's volunteer platform. It houses volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

It is also the spot for Day of Caring projects.
  • Agencies will enter their Day of Caring project into the Get Connected system. 
  • Volunteer Team Leaders create a personal Get Connected profile which will allow them to select Day of Caring projects.

If you need help with Get Connected, please consider joining our virtual Learning Labs
GAME ON!
Join us for a FREE lunch and fun and games at our Community Kickoff on September 15, 2022 at the Santa Rosa County Auditorium!

We'll pass go on our annual community campaign. We'll also check in with our Pacesetters to get an update on how they're rolling. And we'll deal you in for a hand of motivation from retired U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Kinsella.

Get in the game and RSVP today!
WE'LL SEE YOU THERE!
VITA MEET
& GREET
Join us for our VITA Meet & Greet on August 31 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Learn about the VITA program and how you can help our neighbors take advantage of free tax returns.

Food from Newk's will be provided!
RSVP LEARN
& SERVE
If you are 55 or better, join us at our next RSVP Learn & Serve on August 24!

This come-and-go event will be at UWWF from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

We'll be preparing books for our Day of Caring project and will hear from ReadyKids!
BE THE LIGHT.
WALK TO FIGHT.
September is Suicide Prevention month.

Help us honor survivors, those who lost the battle, and people still struggling.

Join us at the Be the Light Walk at the Pensacola State College track on September 1. The walk starts at 8:00 a.m.
THANK YOU SPONSORS
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