United Partners for Human Services

06/12/2026

Join us at the 2026 Conference for Excellence in Nonprofit Management & Leadership, where we will recognize Mary E Stafford with the Mark Payne Service Award, sponsored by Mark Payne!

Mary has been an advocate and supporter of human service organizations throughout her 20+ year career in banking, such as Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Independence Landing, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Joy Squad, United Prayer Summit and Killearn Methodist Church. Mary has also dedicated numerous years to supporting causes such as March of Dimes, Downtown Business Association and Choose Tallahassee. With a heart focused on serving and growing our community.

Register today to join us for our 2026 Conference for Excellence in Nonprofit Management & Leadership on July 14th-15th at the FSU Student Union :
https://unitedpartnersforhumanservices.wildapricot.org/event-6585187

06/12/2026

Join us at our 2026 Conference for Excellence in Nonprofit Management & Leadership, where we will recognize Darius Doc D Baker with the UPHS Partnership Award, sponsored by Hotel Indigo Tallahassee - Collegetown.

As Darius has been a community asset over the last 20+ years in arts and entertainment through Tallahassee Nights Live & Hallelujah 95.3FM - Tallahassee's Highest Praise, his unique skillset became amplified with the opening of Tallahassee Nights Live Performing Arts Center & start of TNL Performing Arts Foundation, where he was able to serve and partner with various organizations, businesses, and individuals.

Register today to join us for our 2026 Conference for Excellence in Nonprofit Management & Leadership on July 14th-15th at the FSU Student Union:
https://unitedpartnersforhumanservices.wildapricot.org/event-6585187

05/20/2026

, join us for our Leading Through Difficult Times workshop with our United Partners for Human Services Executive Director, Ms. Lashawn Gordon from 2-3:30pm at Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition!

In today’s climate, leaders are often faced with challenges and uncertainty. This interactive workshop is designed to equip leaders at all levels with the tools and strategies needed to guide their teams through difficult periods with resilience, empathy, and confidence. Participants will learn practical approaches for effective communication, managing stress, fostering trust, and maintaining team morale during times of crisis or change.

To register, click on the following link:
https://unitedpartnersforhumanservices.wildapricot.org/event-6679566

05/11/2026

Come out to Jersey Mike's Subs in Market District TLH to celebrate their 15 Year Anniversary today! Come out from either 11am-2pm or 5pm-7pm to enjoy the celebration with games, prizes, and more!

Market Street Jersey Mike's Subs has been a huge supporter and partner in all things United Partners for Human Services and the Leon County area, so come out and celebrate this wonderful achievement.

04/30/2026

From gaining understanding to networking, today's Health Fairness in Tallahassee panel was a incredible time of educating and connecting with our local community health centers' leadership to understand our current climate with the healthcare infrastructure.

We would like to thank our moderator and panelists for their time and transparency in today's session:

Dr. Willie L Williams, Florida A&M University
Jeanne' Freeman, Neighborhood Medical Center
Amber R. Tynan, Big Bend Cares/Care Point Health & Wellness Center
Dr. Temple Robinson, Bond Community Health Center
Dr. Michael Thompson, Ryan White Clinics for 340B Access

Special thanks to Capital Health Plan for sponsoring today's event!

04/30/2026

, don't miss today's Health Fairness in Tallahassee panel discussion at Capital Health Plan Governor's Square Auditorium from 10am-11:30am.

Join us for a thoughtful and engaging conversation with healthcare professionals and community leaders on improving fair access to quality care. Through shared insights and real-world perspectives, panelists will highlight challenges within the current healthcare landscape and discuss opportunities to create more inclusive and effective systems that better serve everyone.

04/29/2026

The 2026 Conference for Excellence in Nonprofit Management & Leadership is steadily approaching, and we have an EARLY BIRD SPECIAL for registration! Our Early Bird Rates are $95 for UPHS Members and $135 for non-members! This offer is only available until APRIL 30th, so make sure you register today!

Click on the link below to register today:
https://unitedpartnersforhumanservices.wildapricot.org/event-6585187

04/23/2026

Congratulations to our United Partners for Human Services Executive Director, Lashawn Gordon for being recognized as one of the Community Leaders of the Year by Oxford Learning Academy LLC!

Join us in congratulating her on this awesome recognition!

Congratulations, Lashawn Gordon, Executive Director of our partnered agency United Partners for Human Services, on being awarded one of our 2026 Oxford Community Leaders of the Year! Thank you for your exemplary leadership and sustained community influence.

04/23/2026

, we can't wait to see you all join us soon for our Evening Member Social tonight at the TNL Performing Arts Center from 5:30-7pm!

Join us for a night of networking, door prizes, and relaxation with your fellow nonprofit/human service agencies!

10/02/2025

The 7th Annual Tallahassee Beer Festival raised $94,286.25 — that’s $22k more than last year and brings our seven-year total to nearly $400,000 for local nonprofits! 🙌

Thanks to the incredible agencies who volunteered their time and will share in the proceeds this year, including:
Big Bend Cares • Capital Area Community Action Agency • Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition • Capital Medical Society • Elder Care Services, Inc. • Girls on the Run Panhandle • Inclusion Cafe • Independence Landing • Legal Services of North Florida, Inc. • Life Worth Leading • MetaVisions • Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) • Neighborhood Medical Center • North Florida Office of Public Guardian • Omega Lamplighters • Second Harvest of the Big Bend • The Oasis Center for Women & Girls

We also want to thank every person that bought a ticket, every sponsor, vendor, and brewery/homebrewer that participated in this year's event as well!

This festival proves once again: great beer + great community = BIG impact. 💛

Save the date for GREAT EIGHT on 8/8/26!