PUBLIX APPRECIATION

This March, we were excited to stop by our local Publix stores for the annual

Publix Appreciation Day!

We are so grateful for what they do for our community and used this day to thank some of our local associates in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties!

This past year, our local Publix associates gave $129,134.19 in individual donations to United Way of West Florida, and participated in various volunteer opportunities throughout the year such as Day of Caring, and more!

We can't thank Publix enough for their generosity through workplace giving and volunteerism! They really show us how to LIVE UNITED!

This year, as part of Publix Appreciation, the store bakeries competed to see which store took the annual traveling Cake Trophy!

This year's winner is Publix 1343 at Nine Mile!

All the cakes this year were stunning and truly showcased the bakers' creativity and competitive spirits!

Check out more photos from Publix Appreciation and the cake contest at uwwf.org/publix2024.

NEW INFORMATION

Glitz & Gallop Gala

Join us and help celebrate our 100th Anniversary at the Glitz & Gallop Gala, at PSC Main Campus, on May 4th, 2024. At the event, we will watch the 150th Kentucky Derby, host numerous games, and provide opportunities to win big at our Parade of Prizes. This event is also a fundraiser for United Way of West Florida.

Learn more at uwwf.org/100th.

Join us for the Battle of the Barristers!

Our quiz master will test your knowledge and know-how with fun and unique trivia questions! Get the best minds together from your law firm to create a team of 4 people.

The entry fee is $600 per team.

Learn more at uwwf.org/bob.

For questions, email Individual Donor Manager, Nikki Fisher at nikki.fisher@uwwf.org.

The deadline to register is May 13, 2024.

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

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and we want to take a send to say

Thank you so much to all our amazing volunteers! Your tremendous amount of support makes our community stronger!

Collectively, they’ve given our community 6,564 hours of volunteerism.

Those hours have leveraged an impact in

Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are valued at $208,721!

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

IN OUR COMMUNITY

Stamp Out Hunger May 11

The National Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger food drive is back in 2024! Participating is easy!

Look for the bag in your mailbox in the weeks before the event. Fill it with nonperishable food items, and leave it beside your mailbox on Saturday, May 11. Your Letter Carrier will pick up your donations and deliver them to a local food pantry!

Every donation helps feed our neighbors in need!

Learn more at uwwf.org/soh.

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.

Pensacola Bloody Mary Festival

Kulture Kreated, thank you so much for having us at the Pensacola Bloody Mary Festival. It was a day filled with fun and thank you for the generous gift of $1,200 from the event!

Check out their Facebook to see photos from the event and the winners!

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

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!

United Way of West Florida | uwwf.org