United Way Charlotte County FL

Mobilizing the power of our community to break the cycle of poverty.

[United Way Charlotte County FL @UnitedWayCCFL]

FILL THE BUS! This Friday and Saturday from 8AM - 11AM.

Please help us fill the school bus with much needed essentials for families in Charlotte County

Click here to read more: https://t.co/VODHzbkvyG
Click here to volunteer: https://t.co/0e0iGqDB74

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New #UnitedForALICE data alert! 3,021 more households in Charlotte County faced financial hardship from 2021 to 2022. Despite higher wages, 45% still lived paycheck to paycheck. Explore the reality behind the numbers at https://t.co/4I9ix4HRtt #ALICE2024

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#Oneyearlater, ALICE's journey continues. How has financial hardship shifted? Learn more in our new release: "ALICE in the Crosscurrents: An Update on Financial Hardship in Florida.” https://t.co/4I9ix4HRtt Stay tuned for insights! #ALICE2024

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Good morning Charlotte County! We are holding a free laundry event at SuperMatt on Tamiami Trail. All laundry fees will be paid by The Patterson Foundation……last loads go in at 12:30 pm. Tell your friends and neighbors.

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Once again, we are so very thankful and grateful for our community for showing up to our event at The Wyvern Sky Deck to celebrate, donate, and collaborate. Thank you to our community of givers! 💕❤️ #BeTheOne #GivingChallenge2024

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Thank you to everyone that has donated to the Giving Challenge! We truly appreciate your support! Tami is a valued volunteer with a sweet generous heart that gives her treasure and talents to our mission.

#BeTheOne #GivingChallenge2024

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Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at United Way of Charlotte County!

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2024-2026 United Way of Charlotte County grant cycle is now open! Applications are due no later than April 5, 2024 at 4 pm.

The first step of the process is a mandatory grant workshop to be held on March 5, 2024. Learn more at https://t.co/ZIzq93gUMA

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We would like to share the amazing message of HOPE that we heard from Troy.

To read the full column in the Charlotte Sun, click here: https://t.co/O9dLVLhTAo

To read more about the United at Work Summit, click here: https://t.co/WWaZ2cl4It

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Congratulations to Kevin Graham on being inducted into the prestigious Leadership Charlotte Hall of Fame with the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce!

We would also like to express our gratitude to Suncoast One Title and Kevin Graham for sponsoring the United at Work Summit!

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The Value of Community Impact
Truly, one of the best days in our office is when we send award letters out to the local nonprofits agencies who will receive funding for the next grant cycle.

Click here to read the full column in the Charlotte Sun: https://t.co/GSckIYaH9o

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The Tree of Life
There is literally a world out here of good to be made and had. There are many people hurting, and they need you. I am certain taking one step to volunteer will reap wonderful rewards for you.

Click here: https://t.co/QwHpGIf2lx

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Thank you @CFSarasota for partnering with us!

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Our Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund, activated with@ThePattersonFdn for long-term recovery is used to help our community heal after Hurricane Ian.

Watch this short clip of @UnitedWayCCFL & the impact of this funding: https://t.co/igGewpJoSP

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Publix Associates play a huge role in the recovery efforts after a disaster. They work hard to reopen as fast as possible for their community, while many are experiencing hardships, trauma, and loss at home.

Read the full column in the Charlotte Sun: https://t.co/qgch9tW2ip

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Stamp Out Hunger
By Angie Matthiessen, Executive Director - United Way of Charlotte County

Hunger. “With the community's help, we can make a bigger impact.”

Read the full column in the Charlotte Sun: https://t.co/MlgvcoJBVu

[Port Charlotte Sun @CharlotteSunFla]

Hunger. I remember as a child, there were times growing up that I was hungry. There were many complex factors around how this happened, but the experience of food insecurity stays with me. https://t.co/UfVX45SeAq

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Book Launch in Charlotte County tomorrow! Join us!

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The Gift of Your Presence is Requested
by Angie Matthiessen, Executive Director - United Way of Charlotte County

Click here to read the full column in the Charlotte Sun: https://t.co/kMdmkebXI7

Click here to for more information about VITA:https://t.co/OwPJrwnV9L

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Being present for someone is by far one of the greatest gifts we can offer. https://t.co/kwKyCVyZV4

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The life of Dr. Klein has been a gift to our whole community.

by Angie Matthiessen, Executive Director – United Way of Charlotte County

Read this week's column: https://t.co/oYgonnd2XN

To read the column posted one year ago this weekend, visit: https://t.co/b4ZJaGYsgw

[Port Charlotte Sun @CharlotteSunFla]

When my father died five years ago, there were many emotions that went through my mind and heart. https://t.co/5UhZ5yrezh

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Sure hope everyone is safe and sound.

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Read the latest column in the Charlotte Sun.

Savvy Caregiver Offered in Charlotte County

https://t.co/G0KkErWbi4

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As a caregiver to my mother-in-law who has Alzheimer’s disease, every day is different. https://t.co/pOZjpzV2P3