United Way Of Lee County Inc

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding was awarded through a collaboration with the Lee County Government to ensure that 59 Lee County nonprofit social service agencies maintained the organizational capacity to administer 62 projects to help mediate the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. United Way was also awarded to maintain the infrastructure requisite to educate potential Sub-Awardees on the application process and functionally administer federal support to all awarded Agencies. A portion of the award received by United Way led to strengthening internal processes and operations, resulting in dramatically enhanced social service programming in Lee County with the ultimate goal of mitigating long-term COVID-19 impacts. Continued on Schedule OMore than $14 million dollars was distributed since 2022 to Lee County nonprofit agencies for programming that was directly impacted by COVID-19 such as financial health, rehousing, domestic violence counseling, direct medical/dental attention, etc. Through the administration of ARPA awards, United Way was able to support area nonprofit organizations to reach disproportionately impacted populations and focus on improved community health and well-being.

United Way 211 is the connection for community members in need in Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties to ensure they can access information and services to remain independent and successful. Whether it be assistance with household financial needs, school uniforms for their children or access to legal services, a caller to 211 is provided resource options to assist. During times of disaster, 211 becomes the trusted disaster information line, providing needed information on resources such as shelters, evacuation routes and recovery services. Veterans and their families are assisted through the 211 Mission United Program linking them to information and services designated for Veterans and active military members. United Way 211 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by dialing 211 or 239-433-3900.

Other program services for our members in need.