In 2016, 24% of Escambia County students did not graduate high school on time. We work to close gaps like this by setting goals that produce measurable outcomes across the education spectrum.
Nearly 60% of Escambia County’s population suffers from obesity-related health problems. We work to address problems like this by setting goals that improve the quality of life for all citizens.
As of 2015, 38% of Escambia County homes were Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE). We work to address hardships like this by setting goals that help move citizens past the cycle of poverty.
Volunteerism is at the heart of who we are. We connect individuals and groups with various service opportunities at local non-profit agencies and schools to better our community.
Change starts here! You are a part of this great community. It is easy to get involved with United Way to create opportunities for a better life for everyone in our community! We encourage you to provide your personal email address so that we can keep you informed of the needs in our community and the inspiring work of the programs supported by the United Way!
On October 10, 2018, Hurricane Michael made landfall in the Florida Panhandle as a high-end Category 4 hurricane. The devastation the storm left in its path was catastrophic and widespread. Homes were destroyed,...Read More
DID YOU KNOW - out of 118,702 households in Escambia County, 34% struggle to pay for basic needs such as housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology? Statewide, 46% of households face the same...Read More
Throughout the shutdown, United Ways around the country have been providing a host of services to federal workers and others, including financial services and counseling, emergency assistance for food, rent, and other...Read More
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Change starts here! You are a part of this great community. It is easy to get involved with United Way to create opportunities for a better life for everyone in our community! We encourage you to provide your personal email address so that we can keep you informed of the needs in our community and the inspiring work of the programs supported by the United Way!
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