ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS | |
Become an Agent of Change
Each year, UWWF recognizes its Top 5 Workplace Campaigns. These workplace campaigns donated the most money in the past year, through employee and corporate contributions.
- Publix
- Florida Power & Light
- Ascend Performance Materials
- Navy Federal Credit Union
- Regions Bank
Board Officers for 2023-24
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Chair - Todd Phillips, Navy Federal Credit Union
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Vice Chair - Brian Wyer, Gulf Coast Minority Chamber of Commerce
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Secretary - Tony Kisner, Florida Blue
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Treasurer - Clare Haenszel, Warren Averett (stepping down October 2023)
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Treasurer To-Be - Tom Della Flora, Baptist Health Care
Welcome our new Board Members
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Johnny Fayard, Synovus Bank
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Jeff Fletcher, Lakeview Center
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Heather Hyde, Jacobs Engineering Group
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Muriel Merritt, Publix, Pace Store
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Denise Myrick, City of Pensacola
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Jen Mostert, Saltmarsh, Cleaveland and Gund
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Jeremy Ruffin, Ruff Path
Check out more photos from the event here.
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Welcome aboard
United Way of West Florida is delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Prestesater as its new Director of Marketing. With a proven track record of success in marketing, communications, and public relations, and a passion for community engagement, Stephen brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our organization. Please join us in welcoming Stephen to the United Way of West Florida team!
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New location, same great service | |
It is official, we have moved locations to our new home near Creighton Rd and Davis. Just behind BJ's Wholesale Club. Why did we move? To be closer to you! Come see us at:
7100 Plantation Road, Suite 18
Pensacola, Florida 32504
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UWWF is hiring
Join the United Way of West Florida team and help fight for a healthier, stronger community!
- Individual Giving Donor Relationship Manager
For more information, please visit our website at:
www.uwwf.org/career-opportunities
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Thank you to our Stuff the Bus Sponsor!
Thank you to Santa Rosa Energy Center LLC, for your generous $5,000 sponsorship to Stuff the Bus, 2023. Stuff the Bus is a partnership with Escambia County Public Schools, Santa Rosa County District Schools, Cat Country 98.7, NewsRadio 92.3, Pensacola News Journal, and WEAR Cares to implement Stuff the Bus.
Learn more about Stuff the Bus at www.uwwf.org/stb
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Last month we made feminine hygiene kits with International Paper
Employee volunteers at International Paper Pensacola gathered to assemble more than 500 feminine care kits to end period poverty. This is the second year International Paper has packed feminine hygiene kits for the community. The kits include feminine products and a personalized note in a discrete bag. The kits were distributed to the Health and Hope Clinic, Pace Center for Girls, and United Way of West Florida.
Read more here.
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RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Patriot Day | |
September 11, Patriot Day, our AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers sprinkled 30 dozen donuts throughout Escambia County, at the ECFR fire stations, serving as a sweet treat to thank them for their service to our community!
Thank you, Krispy Kreme, and Mayard's for the donuts!
Learn more.
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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.
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Life sometimes gets overwhelming, and at times you need to know you are not alone.
A recent caller to our Florida Veterans Support Line (FVSL) was in a rough spot. Family issues left him living in his truck and alone. He was feeling depressed and overwhelmed.
The Veteran Care Coordinator (VCC) who answered the phone let the Army Veteran on the other line know he was not alone...
Continue reading at uwwf.org/news/inches & and be sure to follow the story, "Angels give veterans a line of support" Angels give veterans a line of support | WEAR (weartv.com)
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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
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Call 1-844-MYFLVET
(693-5838)
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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
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