United Way of Collier and the Keys

08/27/2026

Rising costs are putting pressure on our neighbors across Collier County - including local seniors struggling to keep up with the cost of food and other basic necessities.

As this The News-Press (Fort Myers and Cape Coral)
News-Press article highlights, 40% of Collier County households live below the ALICE Threshold, meaning they don't earn enough to afford all of life's basic costs.

United Way of Collier and the Keys works to support our ALICE neighbors by investing in local programs that provide food, financial assistance, health care and other critical resources.

Read the article:

With inflation rising, many Collier County seniors are struggling to afford food. See how one community is helping.

08/25/2026

Today, we join millions around the world in remembering Dolly Parton - an icon whose legacy reaches far beyond music. 💙📚

Through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, she gave millions of children the gift of books and helped inspire a lifelong love of reading. United Way of Collier and the Keys is proud to have been part of that legacy, helping bring the Imagination Library to children and families in our community.

We are grateful for Dolly’s extraordinary generosity, her belief in the power of literacy and the joy she brought to generations.

Rest in peace, Dolly. ❤️

08/22/2026

With support from the Collier Community Foundation, èBella’s “Caught in the Act of Kindness” shines a spotlight on local residents making a difference through generosity, compassion and heart.

Good things are happening all around us! Explore this month’s inspiring chapter here https://www.ebellamag.com/caught-in-the-act-of-kindness-august-2026.

08/21/2026

Join us for Startender Night benefiting United Way of Collier and the Keys!

📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 5-8 PM
📍 The Hangout by Two Guys
2360 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples

Come out for a fun evening while supporting our community! A percentage of sales, donations and proceeds from a 50/50 raffle will benefit UWCK and our work supporting hardworking families and individuals struggling to make ends meet.

Grab your friends, stop by and help make a difference.

08/18/2026

⚾ Fort Myers Mighty Mussels Spirit Night with UWCK!

Join United Way of Collier and the Keys at Hammond Stadium on Friday, August 28 for a night of baseball, community fun and fireworks!

🎟️ $5 from every ticket sold benefits UWCK!

-Gates open: 5:45 PM
-First pitch: 7:05 PM
-Fireworks after the game

Tickets are available online only and cannot be purchased at the box office.

Get your tickets today:
https://www.gofevo.com/event/UnitedWayNight2026

8/28/26 @ 7:05 PM - United Way of Collier and the Keys Night

08/15/2026

Monroe County Nonprofits! It's back and better than ever. Registration for the 2026 Florida Keys Nonprofit Day is open! Generously sponsored again by First State Bank.

Join us as we learn from industry experts how to properly define, track and report your success. We will also explore the impact nonprofits have in Monroe County and how legislative changes may affect your organization. Registration is $20 and includes a box lunch, parking and an afternoon filled with networking and learning.

Brought to you by The Florida Keys Funders Alliance, which includes United Way of Collier and the Keys, Ocean Reef Community Foundation, and the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys.

Registration at cffk.org/nonprofitday

08/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at True Fashionistas Designer Resale for a Sip & Shop benefiting United Way of Collier and the Keys! 🛍️

A special thank you to our amazing Women United members who spearheaded the event and brought our community together for an evening of shopping, giving and connection.

Missed the event? You can support UWCK year-round by consigning gently used or new clothing at True Fashionistas and asking staff to credit your items to United Way.

✨ And now is a great time to join Women United! For a limited time, your pledge will be DOUBLED, making twice the impact in our community.

Learn more and join: https://uwcollierkeys.org/women-united/