Programs
United Way of Collier and the Keys improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of community to advance the common good.
From strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, United Way of Collier and the Keys is mobilizing communities to action so all can thrive.
IMPACT AREAS
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Community Resiliency
Community Resiliency
Addressing urgent needs today for a better tomorrow.
Associated initiative examples:
• Crisis hotline and support
• Emergency preparedness
• Disaster relief and recovery
• Environmental stewardship and sustainability
Financial Security
Financial Security
Creating a stronger financial future for every generation.
Associated initiative examples:
• Adult education, job training, and career pathways
• Financial education and coaching
• Homelessness prevention, affordable housing, and homeownership
• Small business support
• Public benefits access
Healthy Community
Healthy Community
Improving health and wellbeing for all.
Associated initiative examples:
• Healthcare access
• Maternal and child health
• Nutrition and food security
• Healthy spaces and physical activity
• Chronic and infectious disease awareness and prevention
• Mental health support
• Substance misuse recovery and prevention
Youth Opportunity
Youth Opportunity
Helping young people realize their full potential.
Associated initiative examples:
• Childcare and early childhood education
• In-school, after-school, and summer learning
• Family engagement
• Literacy development
• College and career readiness
Internal Programs
While we fund programs at our partner agencies, we also run our own internal programs. Learn more about them here!
Collier 2-1-1
With one toll-free call, text or online request to 2-1-1, Collier County's non-emergency help line, you can get free and confidential connections to services, from health care and housing to food and crisis assistance. 211 resource specialists are available 24/7.
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KeysHelp.org
United Way of Collier and the Keys has compiled a robust list of services resources for Keys residents who need assistance. You can download and print versions in English, Spanish and Creole.
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
This book gifting program sends free, high-quality, and age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five. The total number of free books gifted as of January 2024 is 229,838,894! Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) is available to all Monroe County children under 5 and Collier County children under 5 in the 34116 zip code.
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Disaster Case Management
This federally funded program, administered by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is helping our community recover from Hurricane Ian.
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VITA
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) offers FREE tax preparation services provided by IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers.
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Success by 6
This unique dollar-for-dollar match initiative is exclusively sponsored by United Way of Collier and the Keys in Monroe County. We facilitate access to School Readiness scholarships for children from low to moderate income families.
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Be Like Mike-Feed the Keys
We honor “Mangrove Mike” Forster by inviting community members to promote goodwill and generosity through a week-long array of random acts of kindness.
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Fuel the Future
Through this initiative, United Way of Collier and the Keys historically leads the largest student success campaign in Monroe County. Funding guarantees that every student has access to resources and opportunities.
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