Internal Programs

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.

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.

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.

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.

VITA

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) offers FREE tax preparation services provided by IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers.

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.

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.

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.