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Heart of Florida United Way is the first 2-1-1 center in the United States to launch a texting platform to support cybercrime victims on the existing 2-1-1 infrastructure. Leading the…

Celebrate International Women’s Day with These Mentorship Ideas Challenges faced together are often easier to manage. That’s true no matter your age or stage in life. Having someone who is…

Three organizations receive $50,000 investments to provide needed support to ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families in Central Florida. Addressing the Crisis When the moratorium on housing evictions expires,…

Elisha GonzalezVice President Government Affairs & Community Relations and Executive Director FAIRWINDS Foundation, Heart of Florida United Way’s Women United is excited to announce Elisha Gonzalez, Vice President Government Affairs…

How to engage for the virtual day Read Across America is back this year on March 2nd, 2021! While our community may look a bit different this year, the love…

After much consideration of current events and the need to ensure safety for all participants, Heart of Florida United Way’s Over the Edge with Mission United event, scheduled to be held on…

National 211 Day celebrates the call center specialists who answer the call when community members need them.  In 2019, 211 responded to 22,000 calls and electronic contacts each month. By…

From hello to help, 211 is here for every person and every problem. In a crisis, in a disaster, in a pandemic, 211 is here to help every person in…

While celebrating Black history, we also work to create a more equitable future. Black History Month is a time to celebrate influential leaders and impactful moments of the past. But…

The impact from the COVID-19 pandemic on Central Florida’s local economy and housing market is real… and it will have long-term implications for the prosperity of our community overall. These…

Since March 2020, when cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Central Florida, Heart of Florida United Way has been central to critical conversations on the challenges families face. As the…

Did you know that the average American volunteers 52 hours a year? That equates to 1 hour per week! Where are they finding the time, and more importantly, where are…