United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties

Community distributions: distributions through partnerships with local agencies and non-profit organizations to benefit education, income, health and social services in the community. Distributions through women United groups in volusia and flagler Counties striving to improve the quality of life for women and children in volusia and flagler Counties. Distributions through duke energy neighborhood fund to help families pay utility bills. Distributions through agencies providing residential mental health treatment to homeless veterans, addicts, and the mentally ill.

First call for help: United Way's 2-1-1/first call for help is an easy number that anyone can call to get directed to the social service providers for assistance. 211 has live information and referral (i&r) operators 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The i&r staff is certified by the national alliance of information and referral systems. It also acts as a hotline number for multiple community programs including: fdoh diabetes education resource center; fdoa summer breakspot; vita tax prep scheduling; and help me grow Florida. Several direct service community programs are supported by the organization, with the largest program providing funding to improve policing skills, leadership, and crime reduction through training programs and the acquisition and use of high technology.

Community impact: United Way's public policy committee strives to affect policy for the common good of the community with the goal to educate businesses, community leaders, and policymakers regarding the strengths of our local providers as well as the gaps in service programs. The federal emergency food and shelter program for volusia and flagler Counties administers funding to supplement and expand the ongoing work of local service organizations, both non-profit and governmental, to provide shelter, food, and supportive services to individuals and families who experience economic emergencies. Familywize prescription drug cards offers free prescription discount cards to those who do not have health insurance or need medication not covered by their insurance plan. The campaign for working families (cfwf) provides free tax preparation in volusia and flagler Counties. Help me grow Florida program provides families with free developmental screening for all children infants to 8 years of age without waitlists or income limits, supports healthy growing and learning, and provides various community resources, such as parenting classes, food pantries, and evaluation referrals/early intervention services.