United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties received a grant of $3,000 from the Mount Dora Community Trust to provide rent, mortgage, and/or utilities assistance for residents of Mount Dora who are experiencing hard times. The grant will be distributed to eligible families through United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties’ Family Stability Services program. This program provides case management and financial assistance to help struggling families remain housed when unexpected emergencies arise.
“This grant will make a major impact on families in Mount Dora,” said Nishika, Director of Family Stability Services at United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties. “It will offer reassurance and support for them during their financial hardship.”
The Family Stability Services program has been an especially important service as our area continues to feel the effects of the pandemic. Last year, the program provided 1,679 families throughout Lake and Sumter Counties with rental, mortgage, and/or utilities payments, nearly five times the number of families assisted before the pandemic. Support from the Mount Dora Community Trust helps to ensure that Mount Dora families receive the assistance that they need.
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About UWLS
United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community, because to live better, we must LIVE UNITED! In Lake and Sumter Counties, United Way is also fighting to improve the quality of life for those affected by COVID 19 at this time, whether these are members of the ALICE Population, Veterans, or those who’ve never faced hardship before. During all times, the United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties also focuses on early education through our Master Teacher program and our Veterans and their ability to acquire their benefits through our Mission United program. Our Family Stability Services program provides financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and utilities through a variety of funded options and donors. United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties also provides grants or support funding for nearly 20 partner agencies or non-profits.
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About United Way
United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. Supported by 2.9 million volunteers, 9.8 million donors worldwide and $4.7 billion raised every year, United Way is the world’s largest privately-funded nonprofit. We’re engaged in 1,800 communities across more than 40 countries and territories worldwide to create sustainable solutions to the challenges facing our communities. United Way partners include global, national, and local businesses, nonprofits, and government, civic, and faith-based organizations, along with educators, labor leaders, health providers, senior citizens, students and more. For more information about United Way, please visit UnitedWay.org. Follow us on Twitter: @UnitedWay and #LiveUnited.
