Building Stronger Communities Since 1941

Our story began in 1941, when a group of caring neighbors came together to create the Daytona Beach Community Fund—a simple idea with a powerful purpose: to help local people in need.

Over the decades, that spirit of collaboration grew, evolving into today’s Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties (CF/UWVFC). Though our name has changed, our mission remains the same—to unite people and resources to build stronger, more resilient communities.

From those early fundraising drives to the coordinated, region-wide impact we deliver today, we’ve always believed that lasting change happens when we work together. By combining more than 50 separate fundraising efforts into one united campaign, we save time, reduce costs, and ensure that every dollar does more good.

Today, we proudly steward nearly 50 unique funds, helping donors make a lasting difference while fueling trusted nonprofits across Volusia and Flagler Counties.

As both a Community Foundation and one of over 1,800 locally independent United Ways around the world, CF/UWVFC continues to carry forward a legacy more than 80 years strong—empowering generosity, solving local challenges, and creating opportunities for all.