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The Power of Prevention: 10 Years Strong

More than 800 mental-health and prevention professionals gathered for the 10th Annual South Florida Behavioral Health Conference, presented by United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention in partnership with Broward Behavioral Health Coalition and the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Click here to see event photos!

Investing in Community, One Home at a Time

United Way of Broward County was honored to join community leaders at the ribbon cutting of City Place Apartments in Dania Beach — a milestone development delivering 99 affordable units for residents earning up to 60% of the area median income. As a proud funding partner, United Way is committed to advancing housing stability and economic opportunity for all. 

Koze Sou Sante Mantal: Strengthening Community Wellness

Join us for the 2nd Annual Koze Sou Sante Mantal Symposium on Saturday, July 26 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Pompano Cultural Arts Center. This free, Creole-speaking event focuses on breaking stigmas around mental health and substance use while connecting attendees with trusted resources, local leaders, and culturally relevant support. 

Much Gratitude for Our Education Pillar Volunteers

United Way held its annual Education Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast this week. United Way relies heavily on our volunteers and partners to help support many of our programs. Your dedication fuels our mission, and we’re extremely honored to recognize your substantial contributions in uplifting and building the future of young lives.

2025 Youth Leadership Institute Empowers Young Leaders in Broward

Don’t miss this free, 2-day leadership event hosted by United Way’s Broward Youth Coalition!
Join us for engaging sessions on mental health, public speaking, and substance use prevention — plus student-led activities, giveaways, and community service hours. Pre-registration is required. 

Backpack Drive for Veteran Families

Backpack Broward is a drive-thru distribution event hosted by United Way of Broward County’s MISSION UNITED to provide backpacks and school supplies to children in Veteran, Active Military, National Guard, and Reserve families — ensuring they start the school year confident and prepared. Donations are accepted through July 25. Click here to donate. 

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United Way of Broward County fights for the Health, Education, and Financial Prosperity of EVERY person in our community.

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HEALTH

Ensuring people have the opportunity to achieve optimal health

  • 100% expressed improved social support
  • 100% expressed improved mental and physical health
  • 82% expressed increased access to healthcare

EDUCATION

Helping people achieve their greatest potential through learning and leadership programs

  • 93.2% increased their STEM/STEAM knowledge
  • 100% expressed improvement in maladaptive behaviors
  • 98.1% improved their social skills and self-esteem

FINANCIAL PROSPERITY

Empowering people to earn, keep and grow assets

  • 95.8% increased their level of self-sufficiency in income
  • 99% increased their level of self-sufficiency in access to food
  • 100% of those placed in a job retained their employment
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Charlotte and Charles Hunt

Senior Success: MISSION UNITED Uplifts Veteran Couple One Couple’s Journey in Securing Affordable Housing   Charlotte and Charles have been married for 50 years, and now in their 70s, this Veteran household began to have

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Anne-Marie Dempster

Project Lifeline: The Heartbeat of Broward’s Food Assistance Empowered by Gratitude: Client Becomes a Volunteer   “I have one son and several nieces and nephews in our home, and the cost for healthy foods has

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Richard

ReadingPals: Empowering Young Minds, Building Bright Futures Richard Is One of Broward’s Storytelling Stars! “I have been a volunteer with ReadingPals since 2021, and I have had so many meaningful experiences,” says Richard, a volunteer/mentor

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