In 2016, 24% of Escambia County students did not graduate high school on time. We work to close gaps like this by setting goals that produce measurable outcomes across the education spectrum.
Nearly 60% of Escambia County’s population suffers from obesity-related health problems. We work to address problems like this by setting goals that improve the quality of life for all citizens.
As of 2015, 38% of Escambia County homes were Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE). We work to address hardships like this by setting goals that help move citizens past the cycle of poverty.
Volunteerism is at the heart of who we are. We connect individuals and groups with various service opportunities at local non-profit agencies and schools to better our community.
Change starts here! You are a part of this great community. It is easy to get involved with United Way to create opportunities for a better life for everyone in our community! We encourage you to provide your personal email address so that we can keep you informed of the needs in our community and the inspiring work of the programs supported by the United Way!
United Way of West Florida stands resolutely committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As such, we condemn, in the strongest terms, the heightened levels of hate, discrimination, and violence...Read More
United Way of West Florida's Information and Referral Hotline, 211 Northwest Florida, recently had a veteran referred to them by the Red Cross. The 211 I&R Specialist recognized that information alone was not enough...Read More
United Way of West Florida’s Information and Referral Hotline, 211 Northwest Florida, recently received a call from a veteran in desperate need of support. After being transferred from 211 to one of our Florida Veteran’s...Read More
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Change starts here! You are a part of this great community. It is easy to get involved with United Way to create opportunities for a better life for everyone in our community! We encourage you to provide your personal email address so that we can keep you informed of the needs in our community and the inspiring work of the programs supported by the United Way!
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