United Way News Articles   Current Articles | Archives | Search 22 2013-14 Grants Announced Posted on May 22, 2013 08:39 United Way Announces 2013-14 Funding to Nonprofit Programs Christine Patterson, program director for the Inez Martin Backpack Program, shows Unit... [Read the rest of this article...] 29 Publix Giving Increases 60% Posted on April 29, 2013 15:26 This month at a Publix event at The Square Grouper, United Way board chair Candy Fincke and president Margie Smith (both at far left)  rec... [Read the rest of this article...] 05 File Your Taxes for Free Posted on February 05, 2013 13:55 Individuals and families with incomes under $57,000 can file their faxes online for free due to a United Way partnership with the IRS, Walmart Foundat... [Read the rest of this article...] 01 Applications Posted Posted on February 01, 2013 09:34 United Way Announces Three Funding Opportunities for Non-Profits It’s that time of year, when eligible non-profit organizations throughou... [Read the rest of this article...] 21 City of Marathon Campaign Posted on December 21, 2012 11:43 The City of Marathon Launches its First Campaign for the United Way of the Florida Keys City of Marathon Employees Donate Nearly $6,000 to the Unit... [Read the rest of this article...] 27 Thank You State Employees! Posted on November 27, 2012 15:35 Thanks to these and other volunteers at the November 16 event at the Bottle Cap Lounge in Key West! Pictured left to right: Volunteers Nicole Canalej... [Read the rest of this article...] 19 Ocean Reef Chamber Tournament Posted on October 19, 2012 15:51 Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce Hosts Golf & Dolphin Tournament to Benefit United Way Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce Raises Over $5100 for Unite... [Read the rest of this article...] 03 Internet for Low-Income Families Posted on October 03, 2012 08:51 Please share with Keys families in need!   Comcast employees support the United Way of the Florida Keys through their workplace giving campai... [Read the rest of this article...] 25 Initiatives for the Hungry Posted on September 25, 2012 10:20 United Way Expands Role in Community Organizing Work with Food Banks Helps Fund Critical Services   Fresh Food from Publix Being Loaded Up ... [Read the rest of this article...] 07 We Stuffed the Bus! Posted on September 07, 2012 11:00 United Way delivering school supplies to Key West High School Left to Right: Mary Chase of Iberia Bank, Superintendent Mark T. Porter, Key West High... [Read the rest of this article...] 28 New Board to Grow Campaign Posted on August 28, 2012 05:00  Left to right: United Way of the Florida Keys Board Members Ron Smith, Mindy McKenzie, Trich Worthington, Rebecca Horan, Candy Fincke, Erin O&rs... [Read the rest of this article...] 10 New Board Chair: Candy Fincke of Baptist Health Posted on August 10, 2012 09:00 Left to right: incoming board chair Candy Fincke, V.P. Mariners Hospital; outgoing chair Andy Griffiths, Andy Griffiths Charters; Margie Smith, presi... [Read the rest of this article...] 23 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NON-PROFITS FUNDED BY UWFK FOR 2012-2013 Posted on April 23, 2012 09:52 Congratulations to the following non-profits who are being funded by United Way of the Florida Keys during the 2012-2013 allocation year: American ... [Read the rest of this article...] 10 Explanatory Workshops for Funding Applications Posted on January 10, 2012 10:03 United Way of the Florida Keys Community Investment Committee will be holding workshops for those agencies interested in applying for funding.  F... [Read the rest of this article...] 22 Community Investment 2012 Posted on December 22, 2011 15:08 We are looking for volunteers to be a part of our Community Investment Committee!   Between February 17th and March 15th, our Allocations Co... [Read the rest of this article...] 22 2012 Funding Application Online Posted on December 22, 2011 14:58 2012 Agency Funding Application is now available online.  See dropdown menu item Campaign Central, then click on Community Investment Application... [Read the rest of this article...] 22 UPS Homestead wins Charity Softball Tournament! Posted on October 22, 2011 12:11 Eddie Pimentel of UPS Islamorada coordinated a charity softball tournament where proceeds benefited United Way of the Florida Keys.  A big thank ... [Read the rest of this article...] 05 Record Attendance at our Workplace Campaign Kick Off and Board Installation Event Posted on October 05, 2011 10:21 Thank you to those that attended our workplace campaign kick-off event on August 25, 2011 at the Marathon Yacht Club.  We installed our new board... [Read the rest of this article...] 27 Share Your Career Experience with Keys Teens! Posted on June 27, 2011 12:13 Class project:  Are you interested in helping Coral Shores HS students to get a broader view of the array of interesting, satisfying careers ou... [Read the rest of this article...] 27 Colonel Rick Ramsay and the Work We Do Posted on June 27, 2011 12:11 Colonel Rick Ramsay says a few words about how we can all help United Way of the Florida Keys to make Monroe County even better by assisting those in ... [Read the rest of this article...] 27 United Way of the Florida Keys Installs Board Members and Officers for 2010 Posted on June 27, 2011 12:06 The United Way of the Florida Keys held their Annual Meeting for 2010 in Marathon on June 30th.  During the meeting United Way installed its new... [Read the rest of this article...] 27 United Way Chair Andy Griffiths Introduces Program Based Funding Initiative at 2010 Annual Meeting. Posted on June 27, 2011 12:04 2010 continues to be a year of transition for United Way of the Florida Keys.  With a new president this past January, new web site last fall, ... [Read the rest of this article...] 27 Publix Recognized as Top Workplace Campaign and Corporate Donor Posted on June 27, 2011 12:00 Top donors were recognized at the 2010 Annual meeting, and though this photo was taken at a separate award presentation in April, Publix was once ag... [Read the rest of this article...] 27 Local Outreach: United Way Participates in Key Largo Fourth of July Parade Posted on June 27, 2011 11:49 United Way of the Florida Keys entered a float in the 35th Annual Key Largo Fourth of July Parade.  Our float, made up of a 1963 Airstream Traile... [Read the rest of this article...] 27 Oil Spill--the Official Site for filing claims for the Deepwater Horizon spill Posted on June 27, 2011 11:47 Happily, the latest NOAA reports do not indicate any oil coming to the Florida Keys.   Due to confusion in the messaging about the advance of the... [Read the rest of this article...] 27 The Recent Oil Spill: How you can Help Posted on June 27, 2011 11:37 Can volunteers help clean up oil contaminated areas? The complex nature of oil cleanup, coupled with health and safety concerns, limits the role o... [Read the rest of this article...] 27 Florida Keys Community College offers HAZWOPR Training Posted on June 27, 2011 11:36 You can take the HAZWOPR training at the Community College if you are interested in helping out with the oil spill preparation/clean up. As of this... [Read the rest of this article...] 27 New President Joins United Way Posted on June 27, 2011 11:35 We are excited to announce the appointment of Margie Smith as President of United Way of the Florida Keys. Margie brings experience and knowledge... [Read the rest of this article...] 27 United Way Cares Posted on June 27, 2011 11:31 The United Way of Monroe County Board has voted to help fund an Upper Keys food bank as part of a shift in meeting critical community needs. “... [Read the rest of this article...] 27 Board Member Candy Fincke selected as Unsung Hero Posted on June 27, 2011 11:24  United Way Board Members Margie Whisenhunt and Colonel Rick Ramsey as well as United Way of the Florida Keys' new President Margie Smith were ... [Read the rest of this article...] 27 Find us now on Facebook! Posted on June 27, 2011 11:23 United Way of the Florida Keys has a Facebook page!  Become a fan today and stay up to date on United Way activities and events as well as addi... [Read the rest of this article...] 27 Out and About in the Community Posted on June 27, 2011 11:19 United Way participated in the Red Cross sponsored Islamorada Street Fair Hurricane February 27th with a booth.  There were activities for the ... [Read the rest of this article...]