It was a battle for the ages at Bay Street Yard as the stars came out to raise money for United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades on Nov. 19. The family-friendly competition raised $37,805.53 for the 2025-2026 annual campaign. The celebrity mixologists, made up of community officials and local business leaders, supported the “United.
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades celebrated its 2025-26 Campaign Kickoff at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, where United Way announced that 50.5% of their annual fundraising campaign goal of $11,512,716 has already been met. This significant contribution was raised through Pacesetter contributions along with early Alexis de Tocqueville.
New officers and new board members were elected at the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades annual meeting held on May 30. Officers and Executive Committee members for 2025-2026 include the following: Board Chairs: Kevin Karnes (Lee County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller) and Jay Santos (Key Private Bank) Vice Chairs: Dr. Scott Nygaard.
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades has added to its services in Fort Myers at its three Community Partnership Schools. The three United Way Community Partnership Schools, established in 2020 at Franklin Park Elementary School, 2021 at Fort Myers Middle School, and 2023 at Colonial Elementary School, serve a unique role in the community..
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades met its $11.3 million annual campaign goal, marking the 32nd consecutive year that supporters have rallied to support United Way and its partner agencies. United Way President and CEO Jeannine Joy, along with Campaign Co-chairs Dr. Scott Nygaard, community volunteer, and Dan O’Berski of Trinity Commercial Group, were.
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades and the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are teaming up to hit a home run for United Way’s more than 90 partner agencies and over 260 programs. United for a Cause will be held Saturday, May 10 at Hammond Stadium at the Lee Health Sports Complex in Fort Myers..
The inaugural Sanibel Captiva United Way Golf Tournament was an ace. The event, held earlier this year, collected $15,000 to benefit United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades. The funds go toward the Sanibel and Captiva community’s goal to raise $750,000 in the 2024 – 2025 United Way campaign. The group has raised over $650,000.
Tax season is here, and United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is ready to help Southwest Florida residents keep more of their hard-earned money through its free tax filing assistance program. The United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides no-cost federal tax filing services at over 30 convenient locations. This year, the.
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades celebrated its 2024-25 Campaign Kickoff at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, where United Way announced that 51.6% of their annual fundraising campaign goal of $11,271,181 has been raised through Pacesetter contributions along with early Alexis de Tocqueville Society giving (individuals who contribute $10,000+.
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades invites the community to join them for an exciting evening of fun, friendly competition, and philanthropy at the upcoming Celebrity Bartender fundraiser on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bay Street Yard, 2136 Bay St. in Fort Myers. This lively event promises an unforgettable evening.