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United Way of Bay County’s programs
Food Forward – Advancing Access for ALICE
Enrollment is available year-round
Ride Forward – Transportation Assistance Program
Enrollment is available year-round
The John Michael Jeffers Memorial Warm Soles Program
Enrollment Begins: Aug 13, 2025
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
Enrollment Begins: Jan 20, 2026
The Barbara and Gary Bosco Back 2 School Program
Enrollment Begins: May 19, 2026
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Programs That Provide Direct Assistance
Food Forward
A program that provides support for ALICE households by subsidizing grocery expenses that do not qualify...
Ride Forward Transportation
United Way of Bay County’s Ride Forward program provides safe, reliable transportation for ALICE seniors aged...
The Barbara and Gary Bosco Back 2 School Program provides new clothes, shoes, backpacks, and school...
Enrollment begins May 19, 2026
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The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program offers free, professional tax return services to qualifying individuals...
Enrollment begins Jan 20, 2026
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