Mission: Founded in 1944, the United Way of West Florida brings together agencies, businesses, organizations, faith-based groups, government and individuals to focus on the community problems that matter most. We improve lives and build a strong, healthy community by strategically investing in quality programs, building partnerships, advocating for better policies, engaging people in our community and leveraging resources. We measure success not by dollars raised, but by lives improved and changed. (Less)

United Way of West Florida is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 2005, and donations are tax-deductible.