United Way Emerald Coast Celebrates Achievements at Annual Meeting
United Way Emerald Coast (UWEC), a local non-profit dedicated to improving lives and building stronger communities, hosted its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, July 29, at The Place on Beal in Fort Walton Beach. The sold-out event presented by Eglin Federal Credit Union brought together more than 100 stakeholders including donors, volunteers, board members, elected officials, community leaders, and partners. The evening celebrated UWEC’s achievements from the past year and highlighted the power of collaboration
United Way Emerald Coast Announces New Board Members
Join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest Board members! These community leaders bring heart, insight, and a shared commitment to strengthening lives across Okaloosa and Walton counties:•Ed Burns, United Fidelity Bank Emerald Coast •Emily Tash Pickens, Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County •Erika Peterson, Okaloosa County School District Student Services •Melissa Garza, Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS •Neko Stubblefield, Eglin Federal Credit Union •Jason Davis, City of Fort Walton
Eglin Federal Credit Union infuses $1.9M into the Community Through Local Nonprofits
Eglin Federal Credit Union is spreading holiday cheer by donating $1.9 million into the community through local nonprofits. Monetary donations were made to the Air Force Enlisted Village, Children in Crisis, Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation, Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, Fresh Start for Children and Families, Habitat for Humanity of Okaloosa County, Habitat for Humanity of Walton County, Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation, the Southeastern Credit Union Foundation and the United Way Emerald
Women United Empowers Local Teens with Mental Health Tools and Support
On Nov. 16, United Way Emerald Coast’s Women United hosted a transformative EmpowHER Seminar at the Boys and Girls Club of South Walton. Presented by Eglin Federal Credit Union, the event provided local teens with essential mental health resources, empowering educational tools, and a supportive community to foster self-confidence and resilience. Designed to address the growing need for mental health support across Okaloosa and Walton counties, the seminar featured interactive workshops facilitated by
Forever Warriors Partners with United Way Emerald Coast to Launch Grants for Military Support Programs
In honor of National Veteran and Military Families Month, Forever Warriors (FW), established by Step One Automotive Group (SOAG), is excited to accept applications for Cohort #2 of the Forever Warriors Foundation Grant Program. With $40,000 in funding available, grants will support programs dedicated to enhancing resiliency, well-being, and reintegration for military service members, reservists, and veterans in Okaloosa County. In September, Forever Warriors selected Cohort #1 grantees and awarded $56,000
United Way Unveils New Brand Strategy to Reflect Its Transformative Approach Forward
Today, United Way Emerald Coast (UWEC) joins United Way Worldwide (UWW) to announce a refreshed brand to reflect the organization’s reach and impact in communities as one of the world’s largest and oldest privately funded charities that helps more than 48 million people annually, including 82,467 of those in the Emerald Coast area. “The global brand refresh is a significant milestone in our organization’s 137-year history and represents our commitment to evolve and innovate in order to meet the changing
United Way Emerald Coast Celebrates Achievements and Impact at 2024 Annual Meeting
United Way Emerald Coast (UWEC), a local non-profit dedicated to improving lives and building stronger communities, successfully concluded its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, July 30, at The Place on Beal in Fort Walton Beach. The sold-out event brought together more than 120 stakeholders including donors, volunteers, board members, elected officials, community leaders, and partners. The Annual Meeting served as a platform to celebrate UWEC’s accomplishments over the past year and engage with supporters,
United Way 40 Under 40 Nominations Open
United Way Emerald Coast's 4th Annual 40 Under 40 Awards, presented by FPL, are just around the corner! It's time to nominate the rockstars in our community who are making a difference at their workplaces and beyond. Submit your nomination here.
Local Organizations Improve Teens’ Mental Health
United Way Emerald Coast's Women United hosted their second EmpowHER Teen Mental Health Seminar presented by Eglin Federal Credit Union Saturday, Nov. 4 at Walton High School. This event is part of a series aimed to empower local teenagers with mental health resources and education. Women United selected Defuniak Springs as the location due to the high caseloads carried by counselors and the stigma surrounding mental health in the area. The event featured interactive workshops and presentations from
United Way Emerald Coast Partners with Okaloosa County School District
The Okaloosa County School District has partnered with the United Way Emerald Coast to help build a foundation of early literacy, social-emotional development, and mentorship. ReadingPals is a statewide early literacy initiative that provides volunteer mentors for local students from voluntary prekindergarten to third grade who may need extra help. Once a mentor passes their background screening, they undergo training before getting placed in a classroom where they work at a 1:2 ratio. For more
Step One Automotive Group Partners with Local Organizations to ''Stuff the Bus'' with Essential School Supplies for Students in Need
Step One Automotive Group, a leading automotive dealership network with locations across Florida, Alabama, and Georgia, proudly announces its successful participation in the community-led "Stuff the Bus" initiative. Focused on providing essential school supplies to students in low-income families, Step One Automotive Group transformed its various dealership locations into donation stations for the duration of the campaign. In a partnership with the United Way Emerald Coast and United Way of West Florida,
