About 1 in 5 children in Polk County live in a household that cannot access enough food — these organizations are trying to bridge the gap.
Tag: United Way of Central Florida
Posted inPeople
Katherine Fitzwater Named Next President of VISTE
Steve Bissonnette, current president, will retire in the coming months, but he plans to stay in Lakeland and continue to support Fitzwater.
Posted inInsight Polk
For Lakeland Residents Without a Car, Getting Around Can Be a Daily Struggle
For about 1 in 13 Lakeland households, getting to work, groceries, school, and doctor visits can mean long walks in heat or rain, missed buses, and costly workarounds.
Posted inInsight Polk
Free Tax Program Helps Polk County Residents Save Hundreds on Filing
United Way of Central Florida expands its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, increasing daily appointments by 166%.
Posted inInsight Polk
Inside Insight Polk: Challenges and Solutions Shaping Lives in Polk County
Community-informed reporting that connects data, resources and lived experience.
From a LkldNow Sponsor
CPS Investment Advisors Ends 50 Year Anniversary By Giving Back
The weather may be cooling down, but the firm is just getting warmed up with giving back to the community.
Posted inEnvironment
One Year After Milton, Lake Bonny Residents Hope Fixes Arrive Before the Next Storm
A study identified three options to prevent future flooding, but relief hinges on approval of an $11.8 million grant.
Posted inInsight Polk
Meet ALICE: Earning Above Poverty, Falling Short on Basics
A local father shares what it’s like to live paycheck-to-paycheck, despite decades of work experience — and why he believes more people are ALICE than we realize.
Posted inInsight Polk
Nonprofits Offer ‘Safety Net of Last Resort’ to Families Displaced by Milton
Essential repairs will be performed at no charge for some storm-battered homeowners.
Posted inInsight Polk
Free Tax Prep Helps Polk County Residents Claim Often-Missed Benefits
United Way of Central Florida and AARP are offering free tax prep at sites around the county.
