11 Suicide Warning Signs
United Way of Broward County welcomed Rick Wolfer as our new Suicide Prevention Coordinator. Rick hit the ground running, beginning in one of his busiest months, September, which is Suicide …
Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention
Coping With Stress Around the Holidays
With the rush to purchase gifts, prepare family meals, decorate the house and make everything perfect, the holidays can be stressful and detrimental to one’s health. Your holidays may bring …
Celebrating 35 Years of Creating a Drug-Free and Healthier Community
OUR UNITED WAY’S COMMISSION ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DRUG PREVENTION EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO LIVE THEIR BEST POSSIBLE LIVES We’re absolutely thrilled to be honoring an incredible 35 years of United …
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A Family “Adopted” for Christmas
On an early morning in September 2021, Jeimy, her husband Abraham, and their four children were awakened by a fire that destroyed their mobile home, a car and all of …
Dignity in Aging Initiative Addresses Senior Needs
When she lost her husband Harry to cancer after more than 50 years of marriage, 73-year-old Barbara was alone and scared for the first time in her adult life. While …
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A Day in the Life of a Social Worker
What does a social worker do, and how is their work relevant to our United Way? We have all likely heard of a social worker or have come across one …
Hispanic Heritage Month — An Interview with United Way’s Maria Hernandez
This Year’s Theme Is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together” ¡Bienvenidos! As we stride through Hispanic Heritage Month 2024, United Way of Broward County is proud to celebrate the …
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Retreat To Renewal
What started as a weekend leadership retreat turned into a passion for Natalie. The summer before starting high school, Natalie attended the Youth Leadership Institute, an annual weekend retreat presented …
Chrisnatha
Walk in the shoes of a teenager and you may be shocked by the pressures these young adults face day in and day out. In addition to the daily struggle of …
Giving Back and Celebrating the Holidays Through Adopt A Family
United Way of Broward County spread holiday cheer and kindness through several Adopt A Family events during the month of December. By adopting a family, members of our community, partner …
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