CELEBRATING

20 YEARS

OF FREE TAX ASSISTANCE

Hundreds of our neighbors could use some help this tax season, and our VITA program provides the expertise needed. VITA, our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income individuals and families. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing for qualified individuals.

Site locations have been determined for 2025, click the button below for signup, location details, and available times.

This program is vital for hundreds in the Big Bend, and we can't do it without volunteers! If you're interested in volunteering this year, click the link below to learn more or contact Samantha Sager at (850) 414-0856.

If you or someone you know would like to schedule an appointment with one of our IRS-certified VITA volunteers, click the button below!

WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AT

POWER OF THE PURSE!

Join your friends new & old at this year’s Power of the Purse event, supporting Women United & United Way of the Big Bend on Thursday, March 20^th at the Goodwood Museum & Gardens for an unforgettable evening of fun, connection, and purpose – all for a great cause! Don’t miss it! 

Sponsorships are now available, please contact Caylie Atkins at caylie@uwbb.org if you'd like to learn more!

OUR 2024-25 CAMPAIGN

United Way’s Workplace Campaigns are about bringing people together where they work to tackle our community’s most challenging issues – because no one person or organization can do it alone.

Whether a small business, a major corporation or a non-profit organization, you can join the numerous local businesses and organizations that run United Way campaigns each year. Participating in a United Way campaign will give your organization the opportunity to learn firsthand about the needs in the Big Bend region as well as provide rewarding team building experiences through volunteerism.

Interested in running a United Way Campaign at your workplace? Contact Angela Gibbs at angela@uwbb.org.

Together, we are building a stronger, more resilient community, and we couldn't do it without your support.

GET IN THE SWING OF THINGS AT OUR 27th ANNUAL COMMUNITY GOLF CLASSIC

Get ready for our sportiest event of the year & tee off for a great cause! Join us in supporting United Way of the Big Bend and the community we serve. Enjoy a day of fun, camaraderie, and giving back. Don’t miss this exciting springtime event. Our Annual Community Golf Classic at Southwood Golf Club will be on April 25th, 2025! Stay tuned for more information as the event nears, team signup and sponsorship information will be available soon.

REALITY STORE HELPS STUDENTS PLAN FOR THEIR FUTURES

Navigating the expenses of everyday adult life is difficult, and many students find themselves unprepared to budget and routinely pay bills upon graduation from high school or college. Our Reality Store program simulates living life independently and shows students what it's like to live on a budget, pay bills, and provide for themselves. If you'd like to host or sponsor a Reality Store, reach out to Sarah Myhre at sarah@uwbb.org for more information today!

ReadingPals NEEDED FOR 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR

Donate one hour of your time per week to help change the lives of struggling readers in the Big Bend

School is back in session for counties in the Big Bend, which means thousands of schoolchildren are back in class and ready to learn! Did you know that children in our local schools struggle with reading and language skills? That’s why our ReadingPals program, operated in conjunction with The Children’s Movement of Florida, has been implemented throughout the state and has been in operation since 2011 for children up to third grade. This program has had a fantastic impact on the Big Bend, helping thousands of children meet their reading goals annually.

For more information about our ReadingPals program, contact Samantha Sager at (850)-414-0856

MATH SKILLS NEEDED TO HELP STRUGGLING YOUTH

The 2024-2025 school year has started in counties throughout the Big Bend! Unfortunately, for many students this means another year of struggling with math skills. Mastering skills like timed testing, blind memorization, and speed pressure is difficult for so many children, but our MathPals program is here to help!

MathPals creates a creative and encouraging environment for learning math by matching caring mentors one-to-one with students who are in need extra help developing essential mathematical skills. Want to help us develop the next generation of students into math-conquering scholars? Just one hour a week can help inspire confidence and make an impact locally.

For more information about becoming a MathPals mentor, please contact Samantha Sager via our website.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MARCH 20TH - Power of the Purse

APRIL 14TH - ReadUNITED Week

APRIL 25TH - Annual Community Golf Classic

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

JANUARY-APRIL - VITA Program

WEEK OF APRIL 14TH - ReadUNITED Week

JANUARY-MAY - ReadingPals program ongoing

JANUARY-MAY - MathPals program ongoing