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, establish new...

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...

(see original article) “Nation Night Out” is designed to educate the public on crime prevention, generate support and participation in local anti-crime programs, create strong bonds, and solidify partnerships between the community and local law enforcement....

 United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties received a grant of $10,000 from Suncoast Credit Union to provide classroom materials for early learning centers participating in the Master Teacher program. This program provides supervision and guidance for early education...

United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties has received a grant for $122,856 from the LiveWell Foundation to fund a transportation bus and program for South Lake veterans.

United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties is unveiling a new Stronger Families Program for Sumter County residents which will first open for 30 participants with classes beginning July 22. The Stronger Families Program …