United Way

Knowing what to do, where to go, and who to call during a crisis like a hurricane is mission critical. Activated by Lee County Emergency Management, 211 is now the Emergency Information Hotline for Hurricane Milton.

Lee County is offering household and cleaning supplies at two resource centers for residents who experienced flooding from Hurricane Idalia.

We learn about the work being done right now by The United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee. They’re partnering with the Collaboratory in downtown Fort Myers which is raising money through the SWFL Emergency Relief Fund. To get a sense of what they’re focusing on right now, and the work they’re doing managing the 2-1-1 Crisis Helpline, we talk Jeannine Joy, President and CEO of The United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee.We also get a first-take on Hurricane Ian’s ecological impact. Ian brought historic storm surge levels in excess of 12 feet in some places. It’s the kind of storm surge emergency managers say they’ve always feared but that we’ve never really experienced in this part of Florida.

The United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee Counties opened its 17th United Way House Tuesday morning.The houses serve as a one-stop-shop to…

The numbers of employed Floridians barely able to afford basic living expenses has seen some improvements in Florida, according new data from the United…

A statewide assessment of dental health needs found nearly a third of older adults in Florida aren't getting the early dental care they need. That lack of…

Tax Day in 2017 falls is just over three weeks away. Normally collected on Apr. 15, that date falls on a Saturday this year, and Monday, Apr. 17, is…

Affordable housing in Southwest Florida has been a strain on communities for years. Despite some recent efforts to address the issue, as Florida's…