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Small Business Spotlight

Small businesses play a critical role in maintaining a thriving local economy. They are no less important to the success of United Way, as we endeavor to improve lives through our work in education, income, and health. Our Small Business Partners are an important, growing family of donors, who are vital to helping us meet the needs of the community.

This week, we are highlighting Joe Lowry, Managing Partner of Lowry Financial Advisors. Read More

Stamp Out Hunger 2015

Stamp Out Hunger is the country's largest food drive that provides donations of food to those in need. The National Assocation of Letter Carriers leads this event, and in the last decade has provided over 6.8 million meals. Join us on Saturday, May 9 and take action to make a difference in the lives of others. United Way is a supporter of Stamp Out Hunger's mission. For more information, click here.

Thank You John Spence!

Thank you to everyone who attended Spend the Day with John Spence last week, and special thanks to John for his inspiring program!

With more than 100 peope in attendance, the proceeds from this event raised nearly $10,000 for the United Way Community Investment Fund.

This event would not have been possible without our event sponsors: Best Western Gateway Grand,Florida Food Service, Gainesville Regional Airport, and North Florida Regional Medical Center.

A Night of Thanks

Don't forget to RSVP for A Night of Thanks, United Way's reception for Leadership Donors (donating $750 or more). Event attendees will gain exclusive access to A T. Rex Named Sue! Thank you to our event sponsors: BBI Construction, Florida Food Service, and North Florida Regional Medical Center

Reading Pals Family Literacy Night

For our most recent Family Literacy Night, we read "The Book With No Pictures" by B.J. Novak. Special thank you to the staff of Duval Elementary for your help and to all of our UF FYCS volunteers! You can check out more photos from this event here.

Thank you to all of our Small Business Partners!

Adam's Rib Company

Advanst Technologies

Aflac (Harvey Dwayne Jones)

A Personal Elf

Alachua Self Storage

All Construction & Renovation

Allison Ables

Abstract BodyWorks

Ambiance Salon (Heidi Reichardt)

Backstreet Blues Catering

Banks Caroll Group