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United Way allocates $470K

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.

“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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