Alliance for Independence

10/21/2026

🤠🌵 Yeehaw! Day 3 of Fall Spirit Week took us to the Wild West! 🐎🍂 We saddled up for Western Wear Wednesday and showed off our creativity with a fun scarecrow decorating contest! 🌾🎨 It was a day full of fall fun and lots of spirit! 🤎✨

10/20/2026

🏈👻 Day 2 of Fall Spirit Week was a touchdown! 🎉🍂 We celebrated Team Tuesday by repping our favorite teams and getting spooky with a haunted gingerbread house competition! 🏚️🍬 What a fun-filled day of team spirit, creativity, and friendly competition! 🧡✨

10/19/2026

✨🏰 We kicked off Fall Spirit Week with a little Disney magic! 🐭💫 Our Magical Monday was filled with fun Disney outfits, creativity, and a sweet cookie decorating contest! 🍪🎨 What a magical way to start the week! 🍂❤️

10/08/2026

Our clients had a great time shopping for ingredients and then heading to the Skills Hub kitchen to prepare a delicious meal! 🛒🥦

We love seeing our clients build confidence, independence, and teamwork while having fun! 👩‍🍳🍽️💙

10/02/2026

09/28/2026

Alliance for Independence presents our 3rd Annual Dance-a-Thon benefiting United Way of Central Florida.
UWCF Harvest Hop Gather, Groove, and Give Back at the Harvest Hop!

Date: October 23rd, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 2710 Memorial Blvd. Lakeland

Leap Into Giving: It’s Time for our Harvest Hop! Put on your festive fall gear and dance the day away in support of United Way of Central Florida.

How You Can Help:
Pledge to Support: Pledge to support one of our dazzling dancers on the dance floor. ANY pledge helps! Your contribution will help make immediate and lasting differences for individuals throughout our community, including those at AFI.

Spread the Word: Share this flyer with friends, family, and co-workers. Encourage them to join the fun or make a pledge to support our cause.

Donate Directly: Can't attend the event? You can still make a difference by donating directly to Alliance for Independence. Visit https://afi-fl.org/ to contribute.

Hop Into Giving and Make a Difference! Together, we can ensure that the individuals we serve receive the support, integration, and enrichment they deserve.
Thank you for being a part of our mission! Remember every dollar is tax deductible. Thank you for your support!

United Way of Central Florida and Alliance for Independence: Partners in Empowering Lives

Sponsorship Levels:
Fall Fling Financer - $25
Spiced Up Sponsor - $50
Cinnamon Swirl Supporter- $100
Pumpkin Patch Patron - $250
Golden Apple Advocate - $500

09/24/2026

🍦 Sweet treats and big smiles! Our clients loved their special visit from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Ice Cream Truck. Thank you for making their day extra sweet! 💙🍨

09/21/2026

Our clients had a great time enjoying a community outing to LongHorn Steakhouse! Good food, great company, and wonderful memories! ❤️🥩😊

09/18/2026

BILLBOARD SPRINT IS HERE!

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Apply for a chance to be featured on one of our Step Up Walk billboards.

Each application is just $5, and you can apply as many times as you’d like. The more times you apply, the more chances you have to win!

Share this post and invite your friends and family to apply for your loved one too! Every application is another chance to see your superstar up on a billboard!

BONUS: The total amount raised through this sprint will be credited to the winning team’s fundraising total!

Apply from today, Friday, September 18- Sunday, September 20 until 11:59 pm.

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Let’s Step Up and light up Orlando!

09/15/2026

Our clients know how to PARTY! 🥳✨Our clients had an absolute blast at our Endless Summer Party!