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Join Us in Celebrating National Volunteer Week!
Each year, National Volunteer Week is celebrated from April 16th to April 23rd across the globe to recognize the contributions of volunteers and the impact they have in changing lives in our communities.
We invite you to learn how you and your family can make an impact during this incredible week of community service. Read more…
Our 32nd Annual Project Thanksgiving™ Raised Over $60,000!
United Way of Palm Beach County kicked off our annual Project Thanksgiving™ in partnership with CBS 12 News and the Palm Beach County Food Bank on October 17, 2022. Our 32nd annual Project Thanksgiving was complete with stories on CBS 12 News highlighting partner agencies helping us provide hearty, warm Thanksgiving meals to residents in need and an opportunity for volunteers to help us sort and pack food drive donations. Read more about our impact in PBC here…
We Kicked Off the Giving Season!
A new giving season has officially begun, and United Way of Palm Beach County hosted an exclusive Season Premiere Party to celebrate. Our supporters kicked off the season with us through an immersive experience where they were able to See the impact, Feel connected to solutions, and Be the Heart of PBC. Read more about our Season Premiere Party…
How Generation Z Can Get Involved and Make an Impact
It is crucial to us that we provide younger generations like Generation Z with as many opportunities as possible to utilize their one-of-a-kind qualities and passion for serving the community. Read on to see the reasons why Gen Z should get more involved with United Way of PBC…
New Ways to Engage with UWPBC
We know just how important it is for our community to not only hear about the ways we are improving the lives of PBC residents, but to also see it in action. Read on to discover new ways to engage with us online and in-person…
Hunger Action Month
During this month, United Way of Palm Beach County and our hunger relief community partners are raising awareness about food insecurity in Palm Beach County. Read more about our hunger relief efforts and how you can get involved this month…
MacKenzie Scott Gift: Year 1 Impact
One year ago, we announced the largest gift in United Way of Palm Beach County’s 90-year history: a $10 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. After we processed our excitement and our “pinch-us-this-can’t-be-real” feelings, we got to work to figure out how to maximize this gift for the greatest impact in PBC. Read to learn how we will be investing some of these funds…
Disaster Preparedness Month
With the devastating impacts of natural disasters we have seen in recent weeks, like Hurricane Ida that struck Louisiana and the earthquake devastation in Haiti, it’s more important than ever for our community to be prepared to recover from these crises. We want to make preparedness accessible for local families, so that they have the tools they need to face unexpected emergencies and make decisions for their loved ones. Read more…
Let’s Be the Heart of PBC
People in Palm Beach County are still struggling. Together we can Be the Heart of PBC to create more opportunities for them to recover and to rebuild our community stronger than ever. Read more…
Hurricane Season Checklist
Just as we start to see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, here comes June 1 – the official start of hurricane season. We’ve got you covered on a quick hurricane season checklist (hurricane snack recs included). Share these helpful tips with new neighbors or loved ones to ensure everyone is ready for this upcoming hurricane season! Read more…
Pride Month
United Way of Palm Beach County lives united against hate, prejudice, and discrimination of all kinds. Read to learn how we celebrate and support the LGBTQA+ community and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Read more…
Mental Health Resources & Events
Your mental health matters. Full stop. In recognition of May as Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care Month, we’re sharing local resources and opportunities to learn more about mental health in Palm Beach County. We would love for you to join us at one of these events, but more importantly, we hope you will use some of these tools to care for your mental health this month. Remember – you are not alone, and help is one phone call away. Read more…
Make it Rain Kindness During National Volunteer Month
You know the saying: “April showers bring May flowers.” Well, that saying works for kindness too! April is National Volunteer Month, and we are celebrating the power of volunteering to be a flood of hope in PBC. Every hour you spend giving your time, talents, and treasure is like planting a seed that will bloom into help for neighbors across our community. Read more…
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In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are excited to acknowledge local female leaders who are shaping our community through their compassionate hearts, dedicated philanthropic interests, and meaningful impact. Their work is helping United Way make Palm Beach County into a place where everyone can reach their full potential. Read more…
Black History and Black Futures
Black History Month is a time to celebrate influential leaders and impactful moments of the past. But celebrating Black history is not enough. United Way continues to work toward a future where Black Americans have increased access to employment, education, health care and housing. As part of that work, we highlight an important moment from Black history that aligns with our focus areas of health, education and financial stability, outline a few current challenges faced by Black Americans, and explain what United Way is doing to help. Read more…
Turn Up Your Impact in 2021. The Time to Mentor is Now!
January 13, 2020
With all that our world is facing today, it’s more important than ever for kids to have a caring adult in their life who will encourage and empower them through real life decisions. Right now in Palm Beach County, 1,050 kids are waiting to be matched with a mentor just like you. Read more…
3 Fun Ways to Give Back on Giving Tuesday
December 1, 2020
Unleash the power of generosity in fun ways this Giving Tuesday and make a difference in our community! Give a toy to a child, shop for a cause with Kendra Scott, or use your social media network to give United Way a shoutout! See all ways to give back here…
Celebrating World Kindness Day
November 11, 2020
Kindness matters – for you and your community! Kindness starts with ourselves and creates a ripple effect into our communities and societies. Research shows us that shows that altruism can also significantly improve overall wellbeing and reduce stress. There are many ways to help others and give back in our daily lives – ways that don’t always take a lot of time, money, or effort. Read more here…
5 Ways Donations are Helping Us Fight Hunger in PBC
September 29, 2020
In what felt like an overnight change in March of this year, our community saw 300,000 people experiencing food insecurity, a 200% increase because of the economic impact of the coronavirus. With the generosity of our community, United Way connected our network of partners with resources to fight hunger. We are proud to highlight a few of our amazing partners and show you the ways that your donations were put to work in our community. Read more here…
Uniting Resources to Bridge the Digital Divide
August 27, 2020
The impact of the coronavirus has spotlighted how lack of internet access – the “Digital Divide” – is a significant barrier to individuals living healthy lives and achieving their full potentials. Here’s what you need to know about the Digital Divide, how community partners are uniting resources to address these barriers to success, and ways you can help. Read more…
3 Resources for Hurricane Preparedness
August 8, 2020
A hurricane during a pandemic? How 2020 of Mother Nature. While we keep our eyes on the tropics, here are three community resources for prepping your household for this hurricane season (and any other disaster that may come our way).
