Publix Gives $1 Million Corporate Gift to Heart of Florida United Way Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) has received the very first $1 million corporate gift in the 69 year history of the organization. This gift came from Publix Super Markets, Inc., which is the largest contributor to United Way statewide and was the second largest contributor to HFUW’s annual campaign in 2006-07 behind the Walt Disney Company. For every associate dollar donated, Publix gifts that contribution by approximately 75 cents on the dollar.  Over the past 10 years, Publix donations to Heart of Florida United Way have grown by 143-percent. Publix is the only regional company to receive the prestigious “Spirit of America Award” given by United Way of America annually.  The award recognizes a company’s dedication to United Ways throughout the nation. Heart of Florida United Way is halfway through this year’s annual campaign.  The organization recently surpassed $14.3 million on its way to the $18 million goal.  It’s not too late to get your business involved.  To do so, please contact Dennis Burns at 407-835-0900 extension 271 or Dennis.Burns@hfuw.org.  For more information about Heart of Florida United Way, please visit www.hfuw.org.