United Way of Collier and the Keys

Happy Thanksgiving from United Way of Collier and the Keys! ?? Today, we’re especially grateful for our resilient community and for everyone who helps make it a better place—that means you! ?? Enjoy your day with loved ones, and don’t forget that #GivingTuesday is just around the corner. This year, every donation to our Disaster Resiliency Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, thanks to a generous match opportunity. Together, we can continue making a difference! https://lnkd.in/en2_icVW

?? Join Women United this December! We’re thrilled to partner with Fun Time Early Childhood Academy, Inc. for a special holiday event. On December 10th, UWCK Women United members will spread holiday cheer, spend time with the children, and tour the facility. Space is limited—reserve your spot today! https://lnkd.in/e8_67qiU Women United’s mission is to inspire, educate, and empower women to create meaningful change, ensuring everyone in our community has the support they need to thrive. Ready to make an impact? Join Women United here: https://lnkd.in/e-R9ACjv

Thank you, Florida Weekly, for highlighting our new volunteer hub! https://lnkd.in/dG7Ugxsr Haven’t signed up on volunteeruwck.org yet? Now’s the time! Whether you’re looking to volunteer or want to register your organization to post opportunities, it’s easy to get involved. Athan Barkoukis, Executive Director of Friends of Rookery Bay, shared, “Having a centralized and free volunteer center platform where we can connect with talented and interested local residents will be extremely helpful. The United Way is filling an important void in our community.” And Kimberly Dickerson, Collier County Public School District's school counseling coordinator, reminds us: “Volunteering is a powerful tool for people of any age.” Visit volunteeruwck.org today and make a difference!

United is the Way! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Thursday’s Community Impact Breakfast at Gulfshore Playhouse. We were honored to share the event with nonprofit leaders, community advocates, donors, our amazing emcee Chad Oliver, speaker Carole Peters, and supporters as we unveiled our new logo, colors, and the launch of our Volunteer Center! We’re thrilled to announce volunteeruwck.org — your new hub for getting involved! Sign up to volunteer, register your organization, and post volunteer opportunities. Together, we’re building a stronger community!

As a proud Agency member, Legal Aid Service of Collier County salutes the United Way of Collier and the Keys on the success of today’s Community Impact Breakfast! #LegalAidServiceofCollierCounty #UnitedWayofCollierandtheKeys #CommunityImpact #LASCC

We're Hiring: Philanthropy Coordinator! ?? Do you have a passion for fundraising, building relationships, and making a difference? Join United Way of Collier and the Keys as our new Philanthropy Coordinator! You’ll help us grow our impact by managing donor relationships, coordinating campaigns, securing grants and sponsorships, and organizing special events. If you're interested, please email [email protected].

?? Congratulations to our President and CEO, Tiffani Mensch, MA, for being recognized as one of Southwest Florida's Top 30 Nonprofit Executives of 2024! Tiffani's passion, dedication, and hard work inspire us every day, and we are grateful for her leadership at UWCK. ??

We had a blast at last night’s Women United pre-kickoff event! A huge thank you to Fifth Third Bank for hosting and to Billy’s Tequila for joining us. ?? Women United’s mission is to inspire, educate, and encourage women to create change- ensuring everyone in our community gets the hand up they need to thrive. ?? Interested in making a difference? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dPe6UwzG #womenunited

We’re excited to see you tomorrow for our rescheduled UWCK Women United Pre-Kickoff Event! ?? October 17th ?? 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ?? Fifth Third Bank 2100 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, FL 34102 Come discover how Women United is making a lasting impact in our community and how you can get involved. Bring a friend and join us for an evening of connection and inspiration! Register here: https://lnkd.in/e2edkris #WomenUnited

We hope you and your loved ones are safe following Hurricane Milton. United Way of Collier and the Keys is conducting a wellness survey to better understand the hurricane’s impact and identify urgent needs in the community. Your input is invaluable in helping us provide the support you need to recover. Please take a moment to complete the survey by visiting: https://lnkd.in/eapsJS-X.