About United Way
Unite
We bring together donors, volunteers, businesses, nonprofits, faith-based, community leaders, government, experts, and those in need to address challenges in our community.
Strategize
We break each problem down to its root cause, and with our stakeholders, develop research-based, comprehensive strategies to make significant and sustainable progress.
Tackle
Once the strategies are set, it’s time for action. We invest in or create initiatives designed to shrink the ALICE population and those living in poverty.
Evaluate
We create metrics and continuously evaluate the results of our investments, holding every program partner and initiative accountable to make a significant impact.
Other ways to give
Read United is an initiative that provides volunteers an opportunity to share the love of reading with children in our community over a week-long event in spring & fall each year; each participating 1st Grade classroom at Title I schools & early childcare programs receives a set of books.
MATHPals, is a mentoring program for kindergarten through third grade students, creates a creative and encouraging environment for learning math by matching caring mentors one-toone with students who need extra help developing essential mathematical skills.
ReadingPals is a statewide early literacy initiative that provides volunteer mentors for students from Pre-k to 3rd grade who may need extra help. Mentors are matched one-to-one with students in Pre-K through third grade.
Smile United, a pediatric dental care initiative, in partnership with Florida Blue and Leon County Schools, provides beneficial dental services to second & sixth grade students in Title I schools across Leon County, including dental assessments, dental cleanings, oral health education, fluoride varnish and sealants.
Reality Store is a learning experience for young adults with the goal of teaching all students basic skills in financial planning, goal setting, decision making, and career planning. Designed to help young adults examine their attitudes about their futures and career expectations.