Tag: United Way of Escambia County
Nearly half of Escambia County families struggle paying the bills
United Way of Escambia County yesterday announced that of 118,702 households in Escambia County, about a third struggle to pay for basic needs such as…
United Way of Escambia County: How to help hurricane relief efforts
In the wake of the devastation Hurricane Michael leveled on much of the Florida Panhandle, United Way of Escambia County is announcing a number of…
United Way honors volunteers
United Way of Escambia County celebrated the successes they shared with partner agencies, donors, and volunteers over the past year on Thursday at Sanders Beach-Corinne…
United Way gives away $850K on June 19
United Way of Escambia County (UWEC) will hold a press conference to announce the nonprofit agencies that will receive grant funding through the Community Investment…
United Way of Escambia County Taps Laura Gilliam as its new President and CEO
Pensacola, FL : Laura P. Gilliam, of Huntington, West Virginia, has been named President and CEO of the United Way of Escambia County, Northwest Florida’s…
United Way honors the ‘People Behind the Impact’
Friday morning, United Way of Escambia County celebrated the contributions of 2,660 volunteers whose gifts of time totaled $704,000. At this inaugural event, Andrea Krieger,…
Mayor and Board of County Commissioners celebrate local volunteers
To kick-off National Volunteer Recognition Month, United Way of Escambia County, the City of Pensacola and Escambia County are hosting The Mayor and County’s Day…
Pensacola Speaks: Who are you supporting on #GivingTuesday?
My guest today on “Pensacola Speaks” is Andrea Krieger, the president/CEO of United Way of Escambia County. We will talk about local charities that they…
Walmarts host Cram-A-Thon next week
With the start of the school year just around the corner, the annual Escambia County Cram-A-Thon will take place on Thursday, July 21. The Cram…
Volunteers sought for ReadingPals
According to Studer Community Institute, 34 percent of Escambia County children fail kindergarten readiness tests. This deficiency often continues and correlates closely to the 27…
Podcasts: Startups and Day of Caring
Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” I interviewed two difference makers in our community: Joe Vinson on Startup Weekend Pensacola: Lyndi Warner on 23rd Annual Day of…
Good news from the blog, Sept. 19
UWF Volleyball jumps five spots in Coaches Poll Written by Rick Outzen on 15 September 2015 Press release: University of West Florida volleyball ranks No….
United Way kicks off 2015-16 Workplace Campaign
Press release: More than 230 community supporters joined United Way of Escambia County for lunch during its 2015-16 Workplace Campaign Kickoff. United Way announced $2,272,850…
United Way honors Community partners
Press Release: On August 27, more than 250 United Way supporters and partners joined United Way of Escambia County at First Baptist Church of Pensacola…
Krieger and Flounlacker named Champions of Service
Andrea Krieger, president/CEO of United Way of Escambia County, and Dede Flounlacker, Manna Food Pantries’ executive director, are recipients of the Volunteer Florida’s Champion of…
United Way invites community to attend 2014 Annual Meeting
Gary Sammons, Chair of the United Way of Escambia County Board of Directors, invites the community to join us Thursday, August 21 from 11:30am-1pm at…
United Way seek nominations for distinguished service awards
United Way of Escambia County is issuing a call for nominations for the Annual United Way Distinguished Service and Partner Awards, which will be held…
More Than $7 Million in SBA Disaster Loans Approved in Florida
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved more than $7 million in Disaster Assistance Loans for residents in Florida affected by the severe storms, tornadoes,…
United Way: Recovery Update
Contributions continue to come in through www.helpNWFLrecover.org You can contribute your secure donation online at www.helpNWFLrecover.org. ALL money stays Local! Volunteers Needed: Operation Blessing –…
United Way: May 12 evening update
BRACE Update Provided by Greg Strader, Executive Director Greg shared the update from Escambia County that may provide several resources that agency partners and case…
