For the month of June, United Way of Hernando County and their Community Challengers at Spring Hill MRI, challenged Hernando businesses to join their efforts in mobilizing resources for local unmet needs by “Accepting the Challenge”. Thanks to the generous contributions from local businesses, United Way surpassed their goal, including a $5,000 match from Challengers at Spring Hill MRI, with a total raised of $12,250! 

Accepting the Challenge is so much more than a donation. These businesses know what it takes to prosper and want every individual and family to have access to the care and resources they need. When you are in need of a local service and in search of a reliable company, consider referring to United Way’s Preferred Partners list. Preferred Partners recognize the value in giving to United Way and know that their donation will be hard at work, helping make a difference through Health, Education, Financial Stability, & Basic Needs/Crisis Prevention services in Hernando County.

On behalf of United Way’s staff and Board of Directors, we are happy to announce our CIG 2nd-Cycle Partner Programs! Every year, United Way strategically invests in partnerships and programs through a stringent grant process. Collectively, our United Way family of 10 Agencies and 11 different Programs will receive a whopping $116,500! All financial support is raised locally and distributed locally back into accountable programs and services with direct impact!

Red White and Brews is Hernando County’s Independence Day celebration hosted at Florida Classic Park. Every year, United Way of Hernando coordinates volunteer operations for this event. From manning the kid zone to covering parking: our team is ready to go for any event or occasion! A special Thank You to partners from Win the Day Foundation as well as Hits106 for planning the festivities this year!

If you are hosting an event and are in need of dedicated volunteers, or if you are interested in getting involved in the community, reach out to us for more information!

Every summer, United Way of Hernando County places school buses throughout the community at participating Publix and Walmart stores for their annual Stuff the Bus. This education initiative focuses on providing local teachers and their classrooms the tools needed for the new school year.

School bus locations are manned with dedicated Hernando teachers and volunteers to collect donated school supplies for Hernando County classrooms.

Over the course of the July 13^th Stuff the Bus weekend, teachers from 14 Hernando schools and other community partners volunteered their time and collected over 2,210 lbs. of school supplies to be distributed back to local classrooms!

Thank You to our amazing partners, advocates, friends, and Global Corporate Leaders at our local Publix stores. We had the privilege to educate the 2024 Campaign Coordinators with all the resources and tools they need for a successful year.

Their support not only helps local residents but also strengthens United Way's mission to bridge gaps in services. At United Way, we are proud to live our mission every day. This wouldn't be possible without the support of Publix Super Market Charities and the hard-working Publix Associates. We are grateful and appreciative for donors like YOU!

• WHEN: Thursday, October 10th, 2024 @ 9:30 AM
• WHERE: Win the Day Foundation – 392 Beverly Court, Spring Hill, FL 34606
• RESERVE YOUR SEAT:  email Care@UnitedWayHernando.org

Volunteer to help local residents by preparing their tax returns free of charge through United Way's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Join us for breakfast and a casual

Meet & Greet with both new and returning VITA Volunteers. Learn more about how this financial stability initiative impacted over 1,871 families last year alone – saving them $841,950. Many households utilize these savings to pay for basic necessities, bills, and expenses.

Preparers & Greeters Needed! All volunteers are trained and certified by the IRS each December. As a volunteer, you will work alongside community members and help prepare hundreds of tax returns in Hernando County. 

During the month of October, United Way of Hernando County will be hosting their 5th Annual “Give Thanks, Give Food” drive. This county-wide effort will benefit five local food pantries and shelters in Hernando County: Dawn Center’s Domestic Violence Shelter, St. Vincent de Paul’s Food Pantry, People Helping People’s Weekend Blessings program, Youth & Family Alternative’s New Beginning’s Youth Shelter, and Mid Florida Homeless Coalition’s outreach efforts.

The non-perishable food donations collected will be sorted, packed, and distributed to the agencies as part of United Way’s month-long “5 Days of Caring” in November.

United Way invites all Community Partners and Local Organizations to help make a meaningful impact this October by becoming a collection site! By opening your doors to collect non-perishable food items, you'll be playing a vital role in ensuring that individuals in our community have food during the holiday season. 

As the coast braced for Hurricane Debby, Hernando partners prepared for response efforts. With Hernando County Emergency Management releasing a new Damage Self-Assessment tool,

 residents were easily able to report storm damages, upload pictures, and communicate needs. This allowed our United Way and COAD partners to quickly assess and assist unmet needs for Hernando residents.

In addition to, United Way helped mobilize the delivery of 100 American Red Cross muck buckets for clean up and preparation for river flooding.

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