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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.


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!

We want to say congratulations to our Glitz & Gallop Gala Best In Show Winners!


Best Dress for the ladies' category is:

Aaleigah Knight

Best Dress for the men's:

Larry Van Hoose


Both individuals scored perfect scores across all the categories!


Aaleigah Knight was also the winner of tickets to the Glitz & Gallop Gala from attending our open house back in October!


Thank you to Gulf Winds Credit Union for sponsoring and being amazing judges for the Best in Show!

NEW INFORMATION

Navigating Taxes in the Gig Economy

Do you drive for ride shares like Uber or Lyft, run a side gig daycare, deliver food with apps like Grubhub, or other freelance or side jobs?

Join us on June 27 for an informational session about the unique tax considerations and challenges that gig economy workers face. Our speakers will provide insights and tips to help you navigate these tax-related matters.

RSVP to attend by visiting uwwf.org/gig-economy

Emerging Leaders Kick Off

Calling all young leaders! Join us on July 24 as we kick off our 2024-2025 fiscal year’s Emerging Leaders!  

This evening we plan to energize, empower, and elevate this year’s Emerging Leaders.

Meet your fellow young leaders in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties over drinks and snacks that are just as passionate about the community we live in as you. 


Learn more about ELS and RSVP to attend at uwwf.org/els.

Upcoming 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!


  • Call Specialist
  • 211/988/FVSL Clinical Consultant 
  • Accounting Assistant




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

BATTLE OF THE BARRISTERS

Congratulations to this year's Battle of the Barristers' 1st Place Team,

The A-Team from Autumn Beck Blackledge PLLC!

Thank you to all the fans who came to cheer on teams, our trivia master Triviafari, and a special thank you to our event sponsor Bravo Print & Promo.


Thank you to all the Law Firms who participated this year:

Subpoena Colada | Levin Papantonio Rafferty Law Firm

AWKO | Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz

The Trivializers | Beggs & Lane

Carver Darden | Carver Darden

Ruthless Bader Ginsburg | City of Pensacola - Government Attorneys

Super Troupers | Clark Partington Attorneys at Law

Beyond a Reasonable Stout | Moorhead Law Group

Zarzaur Team | Zarzaur Law P.A.

See more photos at uwwf.org/battle-barristers-2024.

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.

Mini grant applications opening soon!

Mini grant applications open on Friday, June 21st and close Wednesday, July 31st.


We are offering mini grants for nonprofit organizations in Santa Rosa County and Escambia County. This initiative will provide funding of up to $5,000 to agencies seeking to develop their organizational structure, pursue short-term organization development goals, or cover training fees.


For more information, qualifications, or questions, please visit uwwf.org/mini-grants.

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, nonprofits, 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 hours 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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