United Way of Marion County is supporting other United Ways across Florida to make sure we are doing everything we can to help those who were affected by Hurricane Ian. 

"Our thoughts are with our fellow Floridians who are experiencing a generational crisis. Government and non-profits are coming together to assist with relief and recovery efforts. One of the best ways for Marion County residents to help is by contributing to the United Way of Florida Relief and Recovery Fund. Financial resources are needed now and over the next several years. Our prayers are with those impacted by Ian and our first responders who serve." - Bob Haight, Interim President, and CEO.

United Way of Florida Disaster Recovery Fund

Contributions to the UWOF Disaster Fund will be directed to Florida communities most impacted by a disaster of any kind. Currently, we are responding to the needs created by Hurricane Ian. One donation can be made to benefit multiple communities or directed to a specific need or location/county. To direct your gift to a specific location/county, be sure to note that in the "note for the Donor Scroll" section of the linked donation page. Make your gift by using a credit card and clicking the red "Make a Donation" or by sending a check to the address below. Again, specific requests can be made by including the information in the memo line. 

To make a contribution directly to the local United Way in a specific community, please see the list below with the links.

Your contribution is greatly appreciated and will make a real and tangible difference to the recovery of our Florida communities.

Thank you. 

Donate to the Fund

The UWOF Fund will assist impacted communities in Florida.

To make a donation and specify where you would like it directed, click the red "Make a Donation" link to give using a credit card. NOTE: In the "Note for the Donor Scroll" be sure to note the location/county to which your gift is directed.

You may also send a check made out to United Way of Florida to United Way of Florida, 307-B East 7th Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32303. NOTE: Please be sure to note "UWOF Disaster Recovery Fund" and the location/county to which your gift is directed on the memo line.

100% of all contributions will be used for recovery efforts, no administrative costs will be taken by United Way of Florida.

Donate Directly to an Impacted United Way's Hurricane Ian Fund

You may also give directly to a local United Way's Hurricane Ian fund. Below are the links to recover funds that have been established in the wake of Hurricane Ian. 

United Way of South Sarasota County (Communities of Venice, Englewood, Nort Port, Laurel, Nokomis, and Osprey)

United Way of Lee, Hendry & Glades (Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties)

United Way of Charlotte County (Charlotte County)

United Way of Collier & the Keys (Collier and Monroe Counties)

United Way Suncoast (Sarasota, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Desoto, and Manatee Counties)

United Way of Central Florida (Pol, Hardee, Highlands Counties)

Heart of Florida United Way (Orange, Osceola, Seminole Counties)

United Way of Volusia & Flager Counties (Volusia and Flagler Counties)

United Way of Pasco County*

United Way of Hernando County*

United Way of Martin County*

United Way of Northwest Florida*

*Not directly impacted by Hurricane Ian, neighbor help.

Volunteer Florida

Volunteer Florida (Officially recognized as the Florida Commission on Community Service) receives over $23 million in federal and state funding to support our efforts to expand national service, promote disaster resiliency, and advocate for volunteerism in Florida. The agency is guided by a bipartisan board of Commissioners, who are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Florida Senate.

Volunteer Florida is actively supporting donations, volunteerism, and information related to Hurricane Ian.