United Way of St. Johns and Putnam Counties

11/13/2025

In the latest edition of St. Johns Parent Magazine — the Gratitude & Service issue — we were honored to be featured alongside our partner agencies, the Homeless Coalition St Johns County and Habitat for Humanity St. Augustine/St. Johns County🙌

Together, we highlighted volunteer opportunities across our community for teens and families. Read the full article here:

Giving back as a family doesn’t just strengthen the community—it builds gratitude, empathy, and lifelong lessons of compassion. Across St. Johns County, local

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

Today we honor the heroes among us — our veterans. Your courage, service, and sacrifice make our communities stronger.❤️🇺🇸

In observance of Veterans Day, United Way of St. Johns and Putnam Counties’ office is closed today.

11/07/2025

We are excited to recognize Canan Law as a sponsor for the ! 🌟

We’re deeply grateful for the incredible support from our community. Thanks to partners like these, the Jubilee will be a night for neighbors, changemakers, and friends to come together in celebration, connection, and shared commitment to a stronger Putnam County.

📅 November 14 at 5:30 PM
📍 Coventry Oaks Farm

🎶 What to Expect:
Enjoy a live bluegrass band, low country boil, an exciting live auction, an inspiring keynote speaker, and fundraising fun—all in one unforgettable evening!

👖 Attire is casual! Come ready to relax, connect, and have a great time!

🎟️ Limited tickets and sponsorships are available!
🔗 Learn more & secure your spot: https://putnamjubilee.givesmart.com

Thank you to Canan Law for being a vital part of this celebration! 💙

We can’t wait to see you on November 14th!

11/06/2025

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight:
A huge shoutout to Fifth Third Bank of St. Augustine for spending the day making a difference with our partner agency, the Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County! 💙

From teamwork to compassion in action, your dedication helped support neighbors working toward stability and hope.

Want to plan a volunteer day for your organization? Learn more at unitedway-sjc.org/volunteer!

11/05/2025

Members of our staff were proud to attend the CHARACTER COUNTS! Middle School Awards Ceremony last month, celebrating students across St. Johns County for their outstanding character. United Way of St. Johns and Putnam Counties was honored to receive the Community Service Award in recognition of our ongoing investment in the lives of local students.

We extend our sincere thanks to Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen and the St. Johns County School District for this meaningful recognition and for their continued commitment to fostering positive character development in our community.

11/03/2025

We are excited to recognize Ajax Building Company as a sponsor for the ! 🌟

We’re deeply grateful for the incredible support from our community. Thanks to partners like AJAX, the Jubilee will be a night for neighbors, changemakers, and friends to come together in celebration, connection, and shared commitment to a stronger Putnam County.

📅 November 14 at 5:30 PM
📍 Coventry Oaks Farm

🎶 What to Expect:
Enjoy a live bluegrass band, low country boil, an exciting live auction, an inspiring keynote speaker, and fundraising fun—all in one unforgettable evening!

👖 Attire is casual! Come ready to relax, connect, and have a great time!

🎟️ Limited tickets and sponsorships are available!
🔗 Learn more & secure your spot: https://putnamjubilee.givesmart.com

Thank you to Ajax Building Company for being a vital part of this celebration! 💙

We can’t wait to see you on November 14th!

10/31/2025

Investing in the future, one page at a time! 📚

Last week, United Way of St. Johns and Putnam Counties proudly presented $47,000 to support literacy initiatives across Putnam County School District.

Thanks to the Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Fund at The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, this marks the second year of funding in a three-year grant that will expand access to books, enhance classroom reading resources, and strengthen literacy-focused programs that empower students to succeed.

Together with Putnam County School District, we remain committed to building a community where every child has the tools to learn, grow, and thrive. 💙

Read the full press release at unitedway-sjc.org/news

10/30/2025

Volunteers from the St Augustine Sunrise Rotary spent a rewarding morning helping out at the Betty Griffin Center Thrift Shoppe in Anastasia Square! 🌟 United Way of St. Johns and Putnam Counties was proud to organize this volunteer project, part of our ongoing efforts to support local programs that strengthen our community.

A special thank you to Rotary club member Jackie Hird of Jackie Hird Photography for sharing her wonderful photos! 📸

Want to make an impact too? Sign up to volunteer with us and help build a stronger community: unitedway-sjc.org/volunteer 🙌

10/29/2025

As Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to highlight the incredible work of Lee Conlee House, Inc., a vital partner agency serving Putnam County and supporting survivors of domestic violence. 💜 Their mission is to provide crisis intervention, emergency shelter, advocacy, treatment, prevention, and education—working to break the cycle of violence and empower individuals, families, and future generations.

We are proud to announce that $50,000 from United Way of St. Johns and Putnam Counties' Community Impact Fund will support Lee Conlee House over the next two years. 🙌 This funding will help expand their programs, resources, and outreach, ensuring survivors have the support they need to heal and thrive.

✨United, we stand with survivors and the agencies that make our communities safer and stronger every day.

10/28/2025

Our team had the pleasure of volunteering with Feed the Need of Putnam County at their Teen Hunger Awareness Packing Event earlier this month, where teenagers and community members from across Putnam County gathered to pack 30,000 meals in just two hours. 🙌 United Way of St. Johns and Putnam Counties was proud to serve as a T-shirt sponsor for the event. It was truly an incredible and inspiring evening!