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December 12, 2017
Volunteers needed to mentor financially strapped families
By ANDREA PRAEGITZER
Email: Apraegitzer@sun-herald.com.
STAFF WRITER, Charlotte Sun
Shy-Khia Walker tapped her sleeping baby’s bouncer gently with her foot during a visit from volunteers and social service workers in...
Posted at: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 - 10:22am
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Did you know volunteering is a great way to stay healthy?
United Way of Charlotte County has a great volunteer opportunity for you! You can help our neighbors become financially stable with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. You don’t need to be a numbers-person to help, either! Join us...
Posted at: Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - 11:44am
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Be part of our Grab A Lunch, Give A Lunch promotion.
Everyone deserves to have a good meal, let's start with those right here at home. Join us on November 28 at Port Charlotte Town Center as we take part in #GivingTuesday, a worldwide giving movement. Celebrated on the Tuesday following...
Posted at: Tuesday, November 21, 2017 - 1:58pm
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ALICE® refers to the population in our communities that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.
The Alice population represents those like Christine and David who are working but it isn't enough to meet basic needs. Christine, is a single mother, raising two children alone. Christine...
Posted at: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 - 12:45pm
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Enjoy Tapas & Wine Tasting in the CourtyardWednesday, November 15th 2017 from 5:30-8pm at Visual Arts Center210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda, FL
Our 4th Annual Wine Event is fast approaching. Set as a celebration of the first new wine, the Beaujolais Nouveau event has occurred every year in France...
Posted at: Thursday, October 19, 2017 - 8:43am
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2018-2019 UWCC Grant Information
United Way of Charlotte County funds programs that provide health and human services to Charlotte County residents. Eligible programs must be able to demonstrate positive, measurable outcomes. Programs seeking United Way funding must work towards our mission of...
Posted at: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 - 4:43pm
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When a Crisis Strikes
Living through a major crisis produces many different types of feelings. You may feelanxiety, depression, confusion and tension. These feelings may cause a breakdown inour usual coping mechanisms. You may find it hard to function, behave in unexpectedways or have trouble...
Posted at: Thursday, September 14, 2017 - 10:43am
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“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” - Winnie the Pooh
As we recover from our miraculously minor bout with Hurricane Irma, I want to assure you that United Way will be here to ensure complete and full recovery. We can breathe again. Life goes on. And in that...
Posted at: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 - 12:00pm
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Bold and United Campaign
Partner With Us! Give your company the exposure it needs and the recognition you deserve!
Greetings community partners,
As we gear up for another campaign year, we are excited to share that we are boldly engaging in our missionof eliminating poverty. From raising $1,358,000...
Posted at: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 - 4:20pm
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June 15, 2017
GOOD MORNING
United Way folks are a caring, active bunch
By Rob Lee
Email: rlee@sun-herald.com
Charlotte Sun
Last week I spent the day with the United Way of Charlotte County Board of Directors. I was impressed with this amazing group of talented, hardworking leaders — all vitally...
Posted at: Thursday, June 15, 2017 - 1:46pm
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