United Way Charlotte County created United at Work to strengthen our local workforce by connecting employers, employees, and community partners. This collaborative program helps build resilience, promote financial stability, and support a thriving, sustainable workforce for Charlotte County.
How Charlotte County Businesses Benefit
A strong workforce creates a strong community.
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Financially Stable Families: When households have consistent income, individuals and families can better meet their basic needs and plan for the future.
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Productive Workplaces: Businesses that retain employees save on the high costs of turnover, rehiring, and retraining.
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Stronger Connections: Partnering with United Way fosters collaboration and builds trust, creating a sense of security and stability among employers and their teams.
By working together, we create a win–win for local businesses and the families who power them.
How Employees Get Connected To Resources
If one of your employees is facing financial hardship, United at Work can connect them to local resources and assistance.
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After exploring other available supports, employees can click the “Get Help” button on this page.
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They’ll complete a short intake form to start the process.
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A member of the United Way Charlotte County team will reach out to determine eligibility.
If approved, payments are made directly to vendors or service providers (such as landlords or utility companies) on behalf of the employee — ensuring that critical needs are met while maintaining accountability and program integrity.
United at Work Summit
United at Work Summit is a community-driven initiative dedicated to empowering businesses, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders in Charlotte County. We strive to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and create positive change in the workplace and beyond.
Workplace Thrive Academy
United at Work Summit is a community-driven initiative dedicated to empowering businesses, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders in Charlotte County. We strive to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and create positive change in the workplace and beyond.
Get Help With United At Work
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund and Gulf Coast Community Foundation have generously supported United at Work through grant funding. United Way Charlotte County is grateful for this support of what has already been an extremely successful new program!
United at Work has provided funds via case management navigation to supplement existing services provided by state and local organizations following Hurricanes Ian, Idalia, Helene & Milton to meet the disaster-caused unmet needs of survivors adequately.
The Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation have helped meet the program costs associated with operating United at Work, as 100% of all United at Work donations go directly to individuals and families in need.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Elsa & Peter Soderberg Foundation, donations to United at Work were matched dollar for dollar up to $500,000 -- for a $1,000,000+ pool of resources to get Charlotte County employees on their feet and back to work after Hurricane Ian.