Northwest Florida Shows Up for Its Neighbors

Thank you to Cat Country 98.7, WEAR-TV, News Radio 92.3, Cordova Mall, our generous local business partners, and everyone who stopped by, spread the word, or donated during Northwest Florida Cares on Oct. 21. Your support sent a clear message to families facing a difficult road ahead: United is the way we recover.

Many people in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are still dealing with damaged homes, unexpected expenses, and the uncertainty of what comes next. Recovery takes time, and it will take all of us working together to help our neighbors rebuild.

Through the United Way of West Florida Recovery Fund, donations stay local and support long-term recovery efforts through partnerships with local organizations. Every contribution helps strengthen the network of support our neighbors need in the months ahead.

The UWWF Recovery Fund is still open--help us reach our $500,000 goal!

If you can donate, please do. If you can't, please share this information with your network. Northwest Florida is a community that takes care of its own. Thank you for continuing to show up, lend a hand, and remind our neighbors that they are not facing recovery alone. This is what it means to be united.

Employee Spotlight: Avalon Mallory

Behind every call to 211 Northwest Florida is a team working to connect people with the resources they need, especially during times of crisis. In this month’s employee spotlight, we’re introducing our 211 Resource Manager, whose work helps connect individuals and families to support, navigate community resources and respond to critical needs across our 10-county service area. Get to know the person behind the work and learn more about what it takes to help our community when it matters most.

Day of Caring is almost here!

Nov. 13

We're excited to show off this year's t-shirt design...thank you to Julia Helton and Donna Bliss for being our t-shirt models for this professional photo shoot.

It's not too late to join us Nov. 13!!

We still have projects that need volunteers!!

Click below to fill out a volunteer interest form.

Thank you to our sponsors for helping make this incredible day happen!

Battle of the Boards Rescheduled for Spring 2027

Get Involved

To learn more about volunteering, email Donna Bliss, Community Impact Coordinator, at the link below.

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Northwest Florida Comes Together to Support Hurricane Isaias Recovery

United Way of West Florida’s Recovery Fund has surpassed $325,000, with a goal of raising $500,000 to support long-term recovery efforts across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

When Hurricane Isaias swept through Northwest Florida, it left families across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties facing property damage, unexpected expenses, and uncertainty about what comes next. As residents continue working to recover, United Way of West Florida (UWWF) is bringing the community together to help ensure local recovery efforts have the support they need.

UWWF supports a range of programs and initiatives through Healthy Schools Escambia to help students thrive academically, physically and emotionally. By connecting students and families with essential resources, health screenings and community support, HSE works to remove barriers to learning and create healthier school environments where every child has the opportunity to succeed.

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