On Friday September 18th, the Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Fraternity and McGladery Accounting helped to co-sponsor an event to prep our Check & Connect laptops. Check & Connect is a United Way of North Central Florida high school completion program. More than 30 volunteers attended the event to get nearly 60 student laptops ready for distribution to our Check & Connect students next month.

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 our community.

This week, we are highlighting Brad Stumpff, UF Mover Guys Operations Manager. Read more

Emerging Leaders Social was a "hopping" success

Emerging Leaders United held their inaugural event at First Magnitude Brewing Co. on Thursday, September 24th.

With all the work this organization puts towards making changes in the community, the evening was one of just relaxation, socialization and "hoppy"-ness. Thank you to everyone who attended. Special thank you to First Magnitude Brewing Co. for being an awesome host and to Backstreet Blues Catering for donating a portion of your sales to the cause. All proceeds from the event went towards United Way of North Central Florida's Community Investment Fund. For more information on Emerging Leaders United, click here.

Save these dates!

Stuff the Bus

Saturday, October 10, 2015 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Archer Road

Your chance to Stuff the Bus for homeless school children in Alachua County. United Way has partnered with Altrusa International, Publix, Butler Plaza and the Esplanade at Butler Plaza for this awesome event. Look for the school bus in front of the Butler Plaza Publix and a table in front of the Esplanade Publix. For more information and a full list of requested items click here.

Check & Connect Fundraising Dinner

Thursday, October 22, 2015 5 - 9 p.m.

Napolatanos Restaurant

606 NW 75th Street

Join us as we raise money for United Way's Check & Connect program and to help our seniors pay for their graduation fees. Reservations are required. Make a reservation for the 5:00pm or 7:00pm slot here. Please contact Norinda Yancey for more information.

Annual Day of Action with Alachua County Public Schools

Friday, October 30, 2015 8 a.m. - noon

Kickoff at Sidney Lanier Center

312 NW 16th Avenue

Join United Way of North Central Florida to weatherize and beautify public schools throughout Alachua County. Meet at Sidney Lanier Center at 8:00 a.m. for the official event kickoff! At the kickoff, you will enjoy a continental breakfast, find out your assigned school and receive your Day of Action t-shirt.

R.S.V.P. to Mary Broadfoot by October 26th at 352-331-2800 or mbroadfoot@unitedwayncfl.org.

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