UWBB (formerly United Way of Leon County) was founded on Feb. 11, 1943. It was chartered by nine concerned citizens of Tallahassee for the purpose of raising and distributing funds to charitable and character-building agencies. On June 20, 1990, United Way changed its name and incorporated the seven neighboring counties of the Big Bend region into its service area.

Over the years, United Way’s purpose has remained constant. We are dedicated to supporting the greatest variety of human-service agencies in the local area, helping people from all walks of life and income groups, and creating collaborative strategies resulting in long-lasting, positive change.