Greetings!

We marched into March with intention, determination, and positivity! This month, our VITA program continued to help our neighbors in the Big Bend prepare their taxes for free, our Read UNITED spring program returns on March 30th, and we're gearing up for another fantastic Annual Community Golf Classic on April 17th!

We're looking for volunteer readers to join this spring's Read UNITED program and bring joy to classrooms throughout the Big Bend. If this sounds like the right fit for you, click here.

Ready to tee off at one of Tallahassee's premier golf courses? Our Annual Community Golf Classic returns on April 17th, and we're seeking sponsors! If you're interested in sponsoring this event, see the information below.

New this year to the Golf Classic is our first-ever silent auction! Open to everyone, not just Classic attendees, seize your chance to bid on incredible local-inspired prize packages and help raise money for United Way of the Big Bend!

We're excited for our upcoming programs and events, and can't wait to see you at all of them!

Thank you,

Berneice Cox

President & CEO

United Way of the Big Bend

28TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY GOLF CLASSIC SET FOR APRIL 17TH

Mark your calendars! April 17th, 2026 is our 28th Annual Community Golf Classic, and we want to see YOU there! Join us for a rousing tournament at the beautiful Southwood Golf Club complete with delicious food, friendly competition, and an exciting new silent auction supported by local businesses!

Interested in sponsoring this year's event? Click the blue button below or contact Caylie Atkins at caylie@uwbb.org today!

FIRST-EVER SILENT AUCTION JOINS THE 28TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY GOLF CLASSIC

Ready to bid on the best the Big Bend has to offer and support your neighbors at the same time? This year, we're adding a silent auction to our Annual Community Golf Classic! Open to attendees AND the public (online), this silent auction will feature gift baskets, fun packages, and more, focusing on just how amazing the Big Bend is and helping care for our neighbors that make it so great!

READ UNITED RETURNS FOR SPRING SEMESTER

Ready to help Big Bend readers improve their literacy skills while adding books to classroom libraries? Read UNITED is back for the spring school semester, and we're looking for volunteers! Join us using the volunteer link below, and learn more about the Read UNITED program at the link below.

VITA CONTINUES THROUGH APRIL 11TH!

Looking for professional tax help without the premium cost? Our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program pairs you with an IRS-certified volunteer who can help you file your taxes and get your maximum return! Learn more about this program at uwbb.org/VITA.

Would you or someone you know be interested in volunteering with us? Signup is easy and training is a breeze, just head to the link below for more!

HONORING OUR COMMITMENT:

BIG BEND HURRICANE RECOVERY

We're continuing to honor our commitment to the Big Bend with hurricane supply distributions, contributing to the Taylor County Strong Long-Term Recovery Group's and Sower of the Seed Food Pantry's efforts with the donation of household supplies. Thank you to our community partners who helped make this possible!

WE'RE HIRING!

UWBB is hiring! We're seeking a Part-Time Donor Engagement Manager to help with community outreach and our campaign. To learn more about the position, click below!

UWBB is hiring! We're seeking a Community Impact Associate to help with providing programmatic and administrative support for the implementation of United Way’s work in the areas of Education, Income and Health. To learn more about the position, click below!

Looking to get involved in the Big Bend? Volunteer Income Tax Assistance training is coming up, so head to the links below to learn more!

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