United Way of North Central Florida

06/11/2026

☀️ Families, we’re looking forward to seeing you this Friday at the Summer Family Homelessness Resource Fair!

If your family is experiencing housing instability, this free event is an opportunity to connect with housing, job training, food, healthcare, education, and other community resources all in one place.

📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 United Way of North Central Florida, Gainesville

More than a dozen community partners will be available to help connect families with the support they need. We hope to see you there! 💙🏠

06/08/2026

The latest Reports are coming this Wednesday, June 10.

Traditional poverty measures aren’t telling the full story about financial hardship in our communities. Dig into fresh insights at the national, state, and county levels around households in poverty and ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) with income above the poverty level but still short of the costs of basics.

Follow along starting June 10!

06/04/2026

Are you looking for meaningful work? We have one open Temporary, Part-Time position left. Apply today and help create a difference in our community.

We’re looking for one more Tri-County Disaster Case Manager to provide direct case management services to hurricane survivors.

Help our neighbors navigate recovery resources, develop individualized recovery plans, and achieve long-term stability. The role requires strong collaboration with local partners, including the Tri-County Disaster Assistance Group.

For more, visit UnitedWayNCFL.org/careers

06/01/2026

☀️ Families in need of support are invited to attend the Summer Family Homelessness Resource Fair on June 12, 2026, from 11am-2pm at our office in Gainesville

✅ Free event
✅ No pre-registration required
✅ Just stop by during event hours

More than a dozen Continuum of Care partners will be in one place connecting students and families experiencing housing instability with community resources and support services. With - Keys to Home

05/29/2026

It’s always a joy when Beverly Goodman of the Tri-County Community Resources Center comes by the office. We were able to share some incredible donations with her to pass along to the rural families she serves. Items included brand new backpacks, toys, children’s clothing, and hygiene products.

If you’re interested in donating or volunteering, get involved with us as we continue on Mobilizing Community! 💙💛❤️

UnitedWayNCFL.org/GetInvolved

05/28/2026

We are so thankful to WUFT News and Public Media for North Central Florida for featuring the ALICE Disaster Assistance Tracker on the latest episode of ‘Tell Me About It.’

This episode features United Way North Central Florida’s partnership with United for ALICE, a national research organization that expands understanding of financial hardship by spotlighting households that are ALICE®: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. United for ALICE focuses on households that have income above the poverty level but below the cost of basics.

The ALICE Disaster Assistance Tracker combines weekly updated FEMA data with annual ALICE data to help communities better understand where disasters have hit hardest; the resulting number of assistance applications, approvals and denials; and the types of assistance received by households at different income levels.

Amber Miller, President and CEO of United Way North Central Florida and Dr. Stephanie Hoopes from United for ALICE share information on the exciting new data tool which includes information on how weather and other disasters have impacted households in the North Central Florida area since 2010.

To listen to the full episode, visit: www.wuft.org/podcast/tell-me-about-it/2026-05-24/united-for-alice-disaster-assistance-tracker

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

United Way NCFL team members Maddye and Zakara recently attended the ReadingPals Celebratory dinner, hosted by The Children's Movement of Florida.

ReadingPals coordinators gathered Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City, Tampa and shared success stories, community engagement wins, and volunteer retention tips!

Thanks again to The Children’s Movement for hosting, and to their team members Heather Siskind, Madeleine Thakur, Varnessa McCray, and Makayla Buchanan. It was so wonderful connecting with all of you!

Interested in learning more, and getting involved?

📚Visit: UnitedWayNCFL.org/ReadingPals

05/21/2026

If you need an excuse not to make dinner tonight, we’ve got an amazing one for you!

Join us all day today at P.F. Chang's at Butler and just let your server know you’d like to contribute to United Way North Central Florida, and THEY will donate 10% of your food order directly to us!

Dine for a cause with us today at P.F. Chang's! 💙💛❤️

05/19/2026

This past Thursday, May 14th, the team at United Way North Central Florida attended a dedication ceremony for Cedar Key Food Pantry’s new refrigerated trailer.

Funded by United Way, the trailer brings mobility during a crisis allowing the food pantry to continue serving residents when brick and mortar isn’t operational. The day’s festivities included a tour of the food pantry, a golf cart parade through the coastal town, and a formal dedication outside of the Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce at Visit Cedar Key, Florida.

We are honored to have the opportunity to facilitate support for our regions and those who need it most.

Together, we’re creating a future where everyone, everywhere can thrive.

To read more from I Love Cedar Key, visit https://www.ilovecedarkey.com/p/cedar-key-food-pantry-unveils-new-refrigerated-food-truck-with-community-showcase