FREE FEDERAL TAX RETURN PREPARATION SERVICE OFFERED BY UNITED WAY VITA PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS

FREE FEDERAL TAX RETURN PREPARATION SERVICE OFFERED BY UNITED WAY VITA PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS Traditional and online filing options are available Fort Myers, FL (January 18, 2023) – Tax Season appointments are officially open and United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades’ free tax filing assistance program is ready to assist Southwest Florida residents keep more.

United Way establishes Recovery Distribution Program with PODS sites for families impacted by Hurricane Ian

To help expedite recovery following Hurricane Ian, United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades has established a Recovery Distribution Program with PODS container locations set up around Lee County. Through its Gifts in Kind Program, United Way has partnered with PODS, Lee County government and local social service agencies to distribute new furniture and home.

United Partner agency Community Cooperative receives donation from FineMark to aid hurricane response

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 6, 2023) – FineMark National Bank & Trust donated $100,000 to United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades partner agency Community Cooperative to help the nonprofit continue meeting the needs of Southwest Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian. The generous donation, presented Dec. 14 at FineMark’s headquarters in Fort Myers, will help.

United Way in need of volunteers for Hurricane Ian recovery

United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades counties is seeking volunteers to assist with Hurricane Ian recovery efforts. Following the devastating impacts of Hurricane Ian, the team at United Way has been on the frontlines, working tirelessly to assist the Southwest Florida community at large. To continue to meet the needs of the community volunteers.

Malibu Wellness donates over 10,000 hand sanitizers to United Way

Malibu Wellness donated over 10,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to the Gifts in Kind program of United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades, which distributes millions of items to nonprofits and community partners at no cost, allowing agencies to spend donations for programming. “Our Gifts in Kind program distributes $5 million worth of physical goods.

UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SEEKING VOLUNTEERS

UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FORT MYERS, Fla. (September 20, 2018) – The United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee is seeking volunteer tax preparers, interpreters, and greeters to help our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites during the 2018 tax season. With the support of trained, IRS-certified volunteer tax.

Valerie’s House Settles into New Home

New facility retains homey feel of local children’s grief center FORT MYERS, Fla.–-Valerie’s House, Inc., a Southwest Florida nonprofit helping grieving children work through the loss of a loved one together, has relocated to a home in downtown Fort Myers in order to serve the growing need for services in the community. The previous Valerie’s.

Valerie’s House to Host National Speaker on Children’s Grief

Panel of students will also speak at event recognizing National Children’s Grief Awareness Day FORT MYERS, Fla., October 30, 2017 –Valerie’s House, Inc., a Southwest Florida nonprofit helping grieving children, is hosting a special breakfast presentation in celebration of National Children’s Grief Awareness Day on Thursday, November 16. Andy McNiel, former Executive Director of National.

United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Seeking Volunteers – CE Credits Provided

UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FORT MYERS, Fla. (October 10, 2017) – The United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee is seeking volunteer tax preparers, interpreters, and greeters to help staff our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites during the 2017 tax season. With the support of trained, IRS-certified volunteer.