United Way and Polk Vision
Early in the evolution of Polk Vision, the Polk Vision Steering Committee adopted a guiding principle “to create a Polk County sense of community that fosters pride inour county, emphasizes our sense of place, celebrates our heritage and recognizes and includes our many physical assets and diverse cultures.” Each year, residents from across Polk County have the
opportunity to further that sense of community by becoming active participants in one or more of the initiatives of a variety of vision partners. The choices are as varied as volunteering as a reading tutor, participating in a branding process focus group or contributing time and talent as a member of United Way of Central Florida’s Community Impact Cabinet.
United Way of Central Florida’s partnership with Polk Vision was highlighted in the application and presentation which led to Polk County receiving the All America County designation from the National Civic League on June 8, 2007. The designation is an affirmation of the value of the vision and goals we have as a community and is a confirmation of the vision of the many volunteers who met regularly at the United Way of Central Florida offices over fours years ago to plan the community process we know as Polk Vision. United Way of Central Florida continues to be a leading organization in the implementation of a variety of Polk Vision strategies.
A project that United Way organized to improve the quality of life in Polk County has taken on a life of its own. To learn more click here.
