Press Releases

December 18, 2012
United Way of St. Lucie County Collecting Donations for the Victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Tragedy

United Way of St. Lucie County extends our most sincere condolences and prayers to all those families affected by the devastating events in Newtown/Sandy Hook, Connecticut. We are committed to stand with this community and everyone affected directly and indirectly by this senseless event as they face the days and weeks ahead. To donate:
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October 11, 2012
Community Leaders Breakfast - Eight Spirit Of St. Lucie Awards Were Presented

United Way of St. Lucie County, with the help of generous corporate sponsorship from Florida Power & Light, officially kicked off its 50th Annual Communitywide Fundraising Campaign with a Breakfast on Broadway themed Community Leaders Breakfast. The event was held at the PGA Village Island Club on Thursday, Oct. 4th.
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October 2, 2012
St. Lucie County Allocates Federal Funds Awarded Under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program

St. Lucie County has been chosen to receive $156,437.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.
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September 24, 2012
United Way honored by St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce with Business & Industry Award

The United Way of St. Lucie County was honored to receive the 2012 St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce Business & Industry Award in the area of non-profit. This award was bestowed on United Way for their contribution to the community and for all they do to improve the quality of life in St. Lucie County.
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August 30, 2012
United Way Brings Community Together for Student Success

Education is clearly a priority in St. Lucie County if measured by the support received for the United Way School Supplies for Students Program. Over 4,200 students eligible for free lunch will benefit from this project.
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July 10, 2012
Guffin, Pruitt to Lead United Way

The United Way Board of Directors has voted Brad Guffin to serve St. Lucie County as the 2012-2013 Chairman of the Board. Ken Pruitt has been named 2012-2013 Campaign Chair for United Way of St. Lucie County. Ken Pruitt is the elected Property Appraiser of Saint Lucie County.
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July 9, 2012
United Way Elects New Leadership

For information on the newly elected leadership members —
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July 5, 2012
United Way to Invest Over $1.2 Million on Human Services

Announcing the results of its 2012-2013 open grants allocations process, United Way of St. Lucie County will invest $1,240,291 dollars in exceptional programs operated by non-profit service providers.
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June 12, 2012
One Text Message Can Save St. Lucie County Residents Up to 75% on Medicine!

Now, United Way of St. Lucie County makes it easy for everyone to get help, both online and off. Now, you can just text the word “family” to 700700 to save up to 75% on the cost of your prescription medicine.
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April 10, 2012
VIVA VOLUNTEERS!

St. Lucie County, the City of Port St. Lucie, and the City of Fort Pierce have declared April to be Volunteer Month in this area thanks to Lana McClain of Volunteer St. Lucie, a United Way initiative.
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