LEESBURG — The CEO of United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties is taking the organization by storm. During the two years Monica Wofford has held this position, she has worked to stretch the organization’s reach into South Lake County and Sumter County,...
David C. Peck, of Clermont, has been appointed to the United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties board of directors. He has been an active member of South Lake County, participating in a number of organizations and events, such as the Kiwanis Club of South Lake, and...
Caregivers sacrifice more than they let on. Taking care of a loved one is a 24-hour-a-day job. Breaks are difficult or impossible to come by. But caregivers living in The Villages can find support in neighbors, friends, support groups and nonprofits. The 2020 update...
Women United, a program provided by United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties, has launched the “Power of the Purse” auction to fund scholarships for women and children. This Black Friday the community is invited to shop for a cause and can bid through Dec. 8. Shoppers...
Volunteers came together on Wednesday to distribute thousands of pounds of food to families in need before Thanksgiving. The second annual Thanks-Give-Away was organized by United Way of Lake and Sumter counties, which partnered with Lake Sumter State College, Lake...
United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties received a grant of $3,000 from the Mount Dora Community Trust to provide rent, mortgage, and/or utilities assistance for residents of Mount Dora who are experiencing hard times. The grant will be distributed to eligible...
