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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION

April was Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we want to take a moment to say


THANK YOU so much to all of our amazing volunteers! Your support makes our community stronger!


Collectively, these individuals have given our community 6,564 hours of their time.

Those hours have leveraged an impact in

Escambia and Santa Rosa counties of $208,721!


Visit uwwf.org/volunteerweek to read about some of our amazing volunteers!

NEW INFORMATION

Congratulations to our new Senior Managers!

Congratulations to Kate Williams, Gretchen Hullenbaugh, and Julia Helton on their

well-deserved promotions to Senior Managers at United Way of West Florida! Your hard work, dedication, and outstanding contributions have truly set you apart. This new role is a testament to your exceptional skills and commitment to our missions. We look forward to seeing the continued positive impact you will undoubtedly make in your new positions. Well done!

Up Coming RSVP Events!

Are you 55 or better and looking to volunteer?


Our RSVP program is recruiting volunteers. To learn more, attend an upcoming orientation this new year!


Visit uwwf.org/rsvp-events to check it out!

Stuff the Bus


Save the date for July 25, 2024, and join us at your local Walmarts to Stuff the Bus!


Stuff the Bus works to ensure that students in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are equipped with the tools they need to succeed in the upcoming school year. It is the only school supply drive supported by both local school districts.


For more information and volunteer opportunities visit uwwf.org/stb.

UWWF is hiring!


Join the United Way of West Florida team and help fight for a healthier, stronger community!


  • Development Manager
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Call Specialist
  • 211/988/FVSL Clinical Consultant 



For more information, please visit our website at: uwwf.org/career-opportunities

GLITZ & GALLOP GALA

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Glitz & Gallop Gala!

It was an amazing time celebrating 100 years of service to our community!

To learn more about events we will be at for our 100th, visit us at uwwf.org/100th.


Thank you again to Gala Sponsors:

HCA Florida West Hospital, Kia AutoSport of Pensacola, Cat Country 98.7, NewsRadio 92.3, Pensacola News Journal, Clark Partington Attorneys at Law, Gulf Winds Credit Union, City of Pensacola, Pensacola Energy, Pensacola State College, Navy Federal Credit Union, Patrice Whitten, Donna Edwards, Precision Payment

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If you took photos at the downstairs photo booth, images can be found on our webpage at uwwf.org/gala. Thank you to Edward A. McGrath Photography!

IN OUR COMMUNITY

100 Acts of Kindness

Join United Way of West Florida in celebrating our 100th Anniversary by doing 100 Acts of Kindness.


Use #100Ways and #UWWFL100th and @UWWFL to share your Acts of Kindness on socials!


The UWWF team would love to see the amazing things you do!


Learn more at uwwf.org/100th.

ALICE in the Crosscurrents 2024 Update

Following a 2021 that saw ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) caught in the crosscurrents of higher wages and costs, diminishing public supports, and other economic forces, what did 2022 bring for these families living paycheck to paycheck? Dive in with UnitedForALICE for “ALICE in the Crosscurrents: An Update on Financial Hardship in Florida,” with findings from #oneyearlater and emerging trends. Read the Update: UnitedForALICE.org/Florida

Community Employment Opportunities

Are you or someone you know looking for employment or pondering a career change?



Visit our job opportunities page for information about open positions at nonprofit organizations in our community.

Day of Caring - October 18

Save the date for this year's Day of Caring, October 18!


Join hundreds of volunteers all across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as they make a difference in our communities at local schools, non-profits, and agencies!

Get started by filling out our Project and Volunteer interest forms

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Learn more at uwwf.org/dayofcaring!

NEED HELP? CONNECT TODAY.

211 Northwest Florida is an information and referral service that provides

one-stop connections to community resources and services.


Dial 211 to get connected

The Florida Veterans Support Line provides veterans and their loved ones the opportunity to speak with fellow veterans.


Call 1-844-MYFLVET
(693-5838)

988 is a suicide and crisis lifeline. This helpline provides 24-hour-a-day, confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or mental

health-related distress.


Call 988 to get help today

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

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