Every community faces challenges. Hurricanes, floods, economic disruptions, and other emergencies can impact families, businesses, and neighborhoods with little warning.
United Way North Central Florida works alongside community partners to strengthen local preparedness, coordinate disaster response, and help individuals and families recover when crisis occurs.
Through collaboration, advocacy, and direct support, we help communities become more connected, more prepared, and more resilient.
A resilient community is one where neighbors, organizations, businesses, and government agencies work together before a crisis happens—not just after.
United Way North Central Florida strengthens community resiliency by:
Our goal is simple: ensure that when challenges arise, no one faces them alone.
Disaster recovery doesn't end when the storm passes.
For many families—especially ALICE households—the impacts of a disaster can last months or even years. Lost income, damaged homes, transportation challenges, and limited financial resources can create barriers to recovery.
United Way North Central Florida works to bridge the gap between immediate disaster response and long-term recovery by coordinating resources, supporting survivors, and strengthening local recovery networks.
United Way North Central Florida serves as the lead agency for the Tri-County Disaster Assistance Group (TCDAG), a long-term recovery coalition serving Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy counties.
TCDAG brings together nonprofits, faith-based organizations, government agencies, and community leaders to coordinate recovery efforts and help residents rebuild after disasters.
Through this partnership, United Way helps coordinate:
Together, we help ensure that disaster survivors have a path forward.
United Way North Central Florida serves as the fiscal agent for the Alachua County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) and Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG).
This collaborative network brings together local organizations committed to preparing for disasters, responding effectively, and supporting residents throughout the recovery process.
By coordinating resources before and after disasters, COAD/LTRG strengthens Alachua County's ability to respond quickly and equitably.
United Way North Central Florida is working alongside community partners to establish a joint COAD/LTRG serving Bradford and Union counties.
Building these local recovery networks ensures that rural communities have the infrastructure, partnerships, and resources needed to respond when disasters occur.
When people don't know where to turn, they can call 211.
United Way North Central Florida supports 211, a free and confidential resource connecting residents to local assistance, including disaster support, food resources, housing assistance, utilities support, healthcare resources, and more.
Available 24/7/365, 211 helps individuals and families find the resources they need during emergencies and everyday challenges.
A resilient community is more than prepared for the next storm.
It is a community where:
By strengthening community partnerships today, we create a stronger North Central Florida tomorrow.
Community resiliency is built by all of us.
You can help by:
Together, we can build communities that are ready, connected, and resilient.