Make a Difference Close to Home
UWLS community partners need volunteers like you! Explore local opportunities and find a meaningful way to share your time and talents.
A Little Time. A Lifelong Impact.
Through the Women United Reading Buddies initiative, volunteers encourage young readers, build confidence and help students discover the joy of reading.
Who is ALICE?
ALICE represents hardworking individuals and families living paycheck to paycheck despite being employed. Learn why understanding ALICE is key to strengthening our community.
Sumter County Long Term Recovery Group
Our goal is to create a resilient community where every individual affected by a disaster has access to comprehensive support, enabling them to rebuild and thrive in a fully recovered environment, regardless of their circumstances.
The Latest News, Stories and More from UWLS
Celebrating Success with LTRG
When our Sumter Long -Term Recovery Group experienced its very first success story, on June 15th, it was an event worth celebrating. Thanks to the many loyal partners and volunteers who make up this...
Pathways Family – On the Road to a Better Life!
For Tiffany Latimer, being able to prepare a healthy meal and having a place to call home, that doesn’t include a NO VACANCY sign out front, has been a blessing. Tiffany, a single mom of 5, works as...
UWLS Joins Publix Serves Day at Lake Griffin State Park
Kicking off a week of service! Take a look at our time at Publix Serves and watch the video for a quick behind-the-scenes moment.
After the storm… we need YOU!
In the world of disaster recovery management, they call these “blue sky days". Even when the temperatures drop a bit, we can’t complain. We are still better off than most of our friends and...
UWLS Welcomes Lyndsi Johnson as new Women United Chair
A quick conversation with Lyndsi Johnson about her new role as Women United Chair leaves little doubt, she plans a quick start out of the gate- and we could not be more excited! Lyndsi has worked in...
A Farewell Gift From a Treasured Partner
When news that Kroger’s fulfillment distribution facility in Groveland would be shutting down in early 2026, it hit all of us like a ton of bricks. Sometimes, businesses need to make tough decisions...
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United for Alice
ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households with income above the Federal Poverty Level, but below the basic cost of living.
ALICE may be your relative, friend, colleague, or neighbor, or you might be ALICE. ALICE may also be your health care provider, teacher, retail clerk, sanitation worker, and others.
- There are 9.1 million households in Florida. Of those, 47% – 4.27 million – are living below the ALICE threshold. 47%
The numbers locally paint a similar picture —
- 47% of households in Lake County are living below the ALICE threshold. 47%
- 37% of households in Sumter County are living below the ALICE threshold. 37%
United is the Way
What we do, why it matters, and how you make a difference.
Our Mission is to create long-lasting change and sustainability in our communities by addressing our greatest needs in the areas of Community Resiliency, Health, Financial Security & Youth Opportunity — providing opportunities to improve the quality of life. We envision a community united to create better opportunities for all.
Community Resiliency
Because every community deserves the opportunity to prosper.
Healthy Community
Because everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest lives.
Financial Security
Because everyone deserves the opportunity to earn a living that can sustain a family and build security for future generations.
Youth Opportunity
Because every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive.
Your Support Changes Lives
Together, we’re building a stronger, healthier, and more connected community across Lake and Sumter Counties.
See how donor support is making a difference in our latest Community Impact Report.
A Special Thank You to our Top Donors
We are proud to serve our communities with the generous support of our donors.
