Gulf Coast Community Foundation Awarded Funds to UWCC!
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Gulf Coast Community Foundation awarded funds to United Way of Charlotte County for the second year in a row to further the support of Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed (ALICE) women in Charlotte County. UWCC is thankful to Gulf Coast Community Foundation for a $25,000 grant from Miriam P. Raines Charitable Fund.
In just three months, we have done presentations to over 1000 people here in Charlotte County! Won't you help us make it to our 2000 person goal of sharing the good work being done?
We are mobilizing the power of our community to break the cycle of poverty through individuals sharing their time, talents & treasures and getting businesses engaged. We are transforming local lives. If you have a group or business, please call our office (941) 627-3539.
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How You Can Be a Giving Tuesday Hero
Now is the time to maximize your year-end giving donation.Your donation directly benefits Charlotte County children, families and seniors by improving opportunities for the education, financial stability, health and wellness of those we serve. Please care. Please share. Please join us, Super Hero! #GivingTuesday #LiveUnited #GiveUnited #YouPowerChange
Visit Beef O'Brady's 1105 Taylor st, Punta Gorda, FL on December 3, mention United Way of Charlotte County and 15% of your bill will be donated to us.
Your gift will be
matched by the generosity of Patrice Weston State Farm Insurance Agency! Donations will be matched up to $5,000.
If you would like more information about volunteering for VITA, you are invited to learn more about our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) on Thursday, December 12 at 5:30PM. We will be answering questions about the program in a casual atmosphere. Join us, be informed, this meaningful program touches lives in Charlotte County. Be part of it!
In "Brain Matters" Director Carlota Nelson shows just how important education and being present is in the early stages of life. 84 people showed up at the screening in Punta Gorda at the beautiful 1st United Methodist Church on November 13, 2019. Charlotte County School Board Member, Kim Amontree reflected, "Great evening with Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading learning how baby brains develop." Read more about her comments, by clicking here.