United Way of the Florida Keys Leadership Transition

United Way of the Florida Keys Leadership Transition

United Way of the Florida Keys is regretfully announcing the resignation of UWFK President and CEO Kate Bauer-Jones.

Like so many of us directly impacted by Hurricane Irma, Bauer-Jones has also personally been impacted, resulting in her decision to relocate closer to family on the mainland.

The Board of Directors of the UWFK has been informed and is beginning the search process immediately for a replacement. The UWFK Board wants to assure the community that donations to the UWFK remain in good hands and that the organization as a whole is poised to move forward.

The UWFK Board is exceptionally grateful for Bauer-Jones’ service to the residents of Monroe County, numerous non-profit agencies who receive financial and volunteer assistance from the United Way, and to this Board. Together, UWFK has a higher community profile, has increased charitable contributions, and has impacted more people in need because of Bauer-Jones’s and the Board’s efforts.

“We appreciate Kate’s years of dedication to our organization and the Florida Keys community,” UWFK Board President Maria Jones said. “She has positioned United Way of the Florida Keys to continue to make great strides in our service to the Upper, Middle and Lower Keys, and we will do so.”

“I am so grateful to have served with our local United Way, and am so excited for all the incredible work UWFK will do continuing to serve Keys residents through the recovery and rebuilding process here in our community,” Bauer-Jones said. “Serving with United Way of the Florida Keys has been the honor of a lifetime, and I know the organization’s impact in the community will only continue to grow as the Keys rebuild.”

Kate’s last day will be December 15th, and she will spend the remainder of her time assisting with the transition and helping plan for rebuilding in the community.

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About United Way of the Florida Keys:

United Way of the Florida Keys is an independent, local 501(c)(3) organization that has been supporting the Keys community for more than 30 years. UWFK supports strong working families and funds nonprofits that provide critical services to Keys residents. Money raised in the Keys stays in the Keys.

United Way also plays a unique role in convening businesses, nonprofits and government to work together to address community needs. For more information, visit our website: www.keysunitedway.org or call (305) 735-1929.  Give. Advocate. Volunteer. LIVE UNITED.  

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