Kathleen Cannon

Functions as a College/University

Focuses on substance abuse prevention and treatment

United Way of Florida, operating as United Way of the Big Bend (UWBB), is a community-centered nonprofit organization serving seven counties in the Big Bend region. The non-profit company is based in Tallahassee, FL. The organization supports families and individuals by targeting five key outcome areas: housing, early learning and education, safety net services, health and mental health, and skills development. Guided by data such as the ALICE report, UWBB prioritizes economic development and workforce enablement to help vulnerable populations achieve stability and improve employment prospects. UWBB implements programs and campaigns including MathPals, ReadingPals, Read United, VITA, and Women United, and hosts community events such as the annual community meeting, Power of the Purse, Women’s Leadership Breakfast, and Community Golf Classic. The organization engages donors, volunteers, businesses, nonprofits, faith-based groups, government entities, and community leaders to develop and execute comprehensive solutions. UWBB maintains transparency and accountability through public access to staff directories, board of directors, financials, funding reports, and impact scorecards, and provides additional resources such as newsletters, podcasts, and a 211 help line for community outreach and assistance. Founded in 1943 and expanded in 1990, UWBB raises awareness, mobilizes resources, and fosters collaborative, research-based strategies to address critical local issues, particularly those affecting the ALICE population (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) and individuals living in poverty.

Operates as economic development agency