United Way of West Florida announced the allocation of almost $470,000 in grant funding for Fiscal Year 2023-24 to partner programs. These transformational investments will enable our community-based organizations to continue their critical work in addressing the most pressing needs and creating lasting change throughout our region.
- Through a rigorous evaluation process, United Way of West Florida has selected a diverse range of nonprofit organizations in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as funded partners for the 2023-24 period. These partners have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and effectiveness in their respective fields, aligning closely with our vision for a stronger community.
“We are incredibly proud to announce these transformational investments,” said Laura Gilliam, CEO of United Way of West Florida. “This funding will provide crucial support to our exceptional nonprofit partners who are working tirelessly to address the complex challenges faced by individuals and families in our community. Together, we can drive lasting change and build a brighter future for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.”
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For more information about United Way of West Florida and our funded partners, please visit our website at uwwf.org/funded-programs.
FY 2023-24 Funded Partners
Education
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida- Beyond School Walls
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast Inc- Academic Success
Central Gulf Coast CDF Freedom Schools- Harambee: Let’s all pull together
Children’s Home Society- Teenspace
Council on Aging of West Florida- Foster Grandparent Program
Every Child a Reader in Escambia- Reading Pals
James B Washington Education and Sports, Inc.- Tutoring Towards Tomorrow’s Dreams – Academic Tutorial Program
PACE Center for Girls Inc.- Girls Earning Diplomas (GED) Program
Young Mens Christian Association- Yreads
Financial Stability
Catholic Charities of Northwest FL- Emergency Assistance Program
Favorhouse of Northwest Florida Inc- Financial Stability Program for Domestic Violence Victims
Feeding the Gulf Coast- Mobile Pantry Program
Legal Services of North Florida Inc- Creating Independence and Connection for Disconnected Youth
Re-Entry Alliance Pensacola Inc- Re-Entry Portal
Health
Bright Bridge Ministries- Hot Meals Program
Center for Independent Living of Northwest FL Inc- Equipment for Independence Program
Embrace Florida Kids, a ministry of the United Methodist Children’s Home- Family Preservation
Epilepsy Alliance Florida Inc.- Epilepsy Services and Resource Center
Health and Hope Clinic- Access to Care
Manna Food Bank Incorporated- Healthy Seniors Food Program
Pensacola Habitat for Humanity Inc- Housing Plus Aging in Place
Santa Rosa Kids House- Trauma-Focused Therapy
The Arc Gateway, Inc- Pearl Nelson Center Pediatric Therapy
Valerie’s House- No Child Grieves Alone
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