United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades set to kick off campaign for Hendry and Glades counties

LABELLE, Fla. - EntSun -- United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades will kick off the Hendry and Glades portion of its 2025-26 annual campaign on Nov. 5 at the LaBelle Civic Center. The goal for this year's "United is the Way" campaign is $370,200 which will provide funding to support 22 United Way partner agencies.

The Hendry and Glades campaign is led by co-chairs Dena Pittman, Hendry County Property Appraiser and Ron Zimmerly, Three Z Enterprises.

The event will bring together local businesses, nonprofits and the community to generate awareness and excitement as they launch this year's United Way campaign.

The kickoff gives attendees the opportunity to learn about the campaign's tremendous impact on local charitable organizations and their funding priorities for the coming year.

All money raised through the United Way campaign stays in the local community to help support the local human service network of partner agencies, which include organizations such as RCMA, Agape Home, The Salvation Army, Children's Advocacy Center, Healthy Families, Healthy Start Coalition of SWFL, Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida, and Trailways Camps.

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"There are tremendous needs in our community, and United Way and our partner agencies bring the solutions. Seeing so many individuals, businesses and organizations unite each year to raise the necessary funds to strengthen our community is truly inspiring," said Pittman. "I'm excited to contribute to an effort that makes such a meaningful difference for so many."

Zimmerly added, "Taking part in this year's United Way campaign means uplifting Hendry and Glades counties – providing the funding for vital resources, strengthening families and changing lives. Every contribution makes our community stronger, more resilient and filled with hope."

The kickoff event is from 8:30-10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at the LaBelle Civic Center, 481 W Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle, Florida. Tickets are $15 per person and include breakfast, and registration is required. To register please go to UnitedWayLee.org/HGKickoff.

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About United Way

United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades has raised and distributed more than $243 million since its establishment in 1957, with all funds staying local to support a vast network of partner agencies and community programs.  Together, we serve the community by nurturing youth, strengthening families, helping the elderly and disabled live independently, and empowering neighborhoods by delivering essential health and human services. Visit UnitedWayLee.org (https://www.unitedwaylee.org/) to learn more.