On January 29th, United Way of the Florida Keys will celebrate the volunteer work of board chair Maria Jones at the Community Foundation’s Unsung Hero Luncheon. The Unsung Hero Luncheon serves to honor the dedication of volunteers in the Florida Keys. All Monroe County 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organizations are invited to participate and nominate one individual per organization.
Maria is employed at the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative and has been a board member for UWFK for three years. She is also a graduate of Leadership Monroe County Class XX, and is currently serving on their board. Additionally, she serves on the school advisory council for Coral Shores High School.
As board chair this year, Maria collected and distributed hundreds of UWFK “Stuff the Bus” school supplies to students in the Upper Keys. She leads or sits on three UWFK committees and regularly represents United Way at events throughout the community.
Maria (right) picking up donations from Mariner's Hospital for UWFK's annual "Stuff the Bus" school supply drive.
Furthermore, Maria routinely drives throughout the Keys to support UWFK’s events, no matter how far they are from Key Largo. She leads by example and gives at every opportunity. Maria’s selflessness and dedication truly represent the principles of United Way and the generous Keys community. UWFK is incredibly thankful to have her leading their organization!
