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November 2025 News
Our Campaign Launched June 1: Your Gift. Their Future. United is the Way.
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Embracing Two Realities
By Angie Matthiessen, Chief Executive Officer
As Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself returning to a practice I adopted years ago—choosing a word to guide me through the year. My word for 2025 was embrace, and as our UWCC staff prepares to gather in December and reveal our 2026 words, I’ve been reflecting on what embrace has truly meant in my life.
To read the full column in The Daily Sun, please click here.
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Eat Good. Do Good. Feel Good.
Join us for a smokin’ good lunch on Giving Tuesday, December 2, from 11:30-1:30PM that gives back to our community.
Every plate supports United Way Charlotte County programs that help local families thrive.
Buy an extra meal and share it with someone who could use a lift. Let’s turn a simple lunch into a powerful act of community care—one plate, one person, one purpose at a time.
Planning lunch for your crew? Grab our group meal bundles and make it easy for everyone to enjoy,
$20 per plate — includes BBQ, sides, dessert & drink. Dine-in, Take out, reservations requested but not required. For more information or to sign-up, please click here.
Click here to read "Smokin Good Giving" in The Daily Sun.
| | Learn More Today, Volunteer in 2026 | | |
VITA is powered by community volunteers who receive IRS-certified training. Some prepare returns, others greet clients, assist with intake, or provide translation support. Every role is important.
Learn more about the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and discover how you can make a difference in 2026! Register now to enjoy light refreshments and an informative Q&A session, click here.
Click here to read the column "Calling All Volunteers: Be Part of VITA's Impact" in The Daily Sun.
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Festival of Wreaths –
Wednesday, December 10 | 5:30–8:00 PM
There are so many ways to be part of the magic. Donate a new or handmade wreath, attend the event and bid on your favorite wreath, or join the excitement of our new Corporate Wreath Competition. Six local businesses are showcasing their creativity—help us crown the 2025 Wreath Royalty Champion. It's a fun way to celebrate community spirit while supporting a great cause. Cast your vote online at our website, or Facebook page, or stop by a participating business.
Join us for an evening that promises to be both meaningful and unforgettable. Together, we can turn holiday cheer into lasting change for our community. For tickets, voting, donations and more information, visit our webpage click here.
Reserve your spot today—tickets not be available at the door. Click here to register.
Click here to read "Creativity Meets Community: The Wreath Showdown" in The Daily Sun.
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Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - Giving Tuesday BBQ, click here
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - VITA Meet & Greet, click here
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Reading Buddy Training, click here
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - Festival of Wreaths, click here
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - Ageless United Lunch, click here
Don’t miss out on the excitement — click here to discover all the upcoming events!
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We’re sincerely grateful for the support of our
corporate partners and investors.
2025-2026
AdventHealth Port Charlotte, C&S Foundation, Farr Law Firm, Fifth Third Bank, Florida Power and Light, HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital, Mosaic Florida Operations, Publix Super Markets, Charlotte Community Foundation, Charlotte County Board of Commissioners, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund, The Patterson Foundation, and Wrightway Emergency Services
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