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The holidays will be a little brighter for over 50 local ALICE families thanks to Walmart.org and Heart of Florida United Way. Walmart.org donated $50,000 to Heart of Florida United…

1,000 Thanksgiving Meal Kits Distributed to ALICE Families For the first year, Heart of Florida United Way dished out 1,000 Thanksgiving meal kits with a side of hope at three…

A Mission that’s United Veterans are an essential fabric of our community. The sacrifices, commitment, and bravery exemplified by veterans should always be celebrated. Heart of Florida United Way’s Mission…

Last year, Orlando’s $70 billion tourism industry hit a record high of 75 million visitors. A significant contributor to that success are conventions and large-scale meetings that account for more…

The Second Annual Change Maker Impact Awards Central Florida continues to be a thriving community because of the dedication and leadership of key players who are at the forefront of…

In its annual Internet Crime Report, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) reported the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received over 350,000 complaints – an average of more than 900…

The Change Makers of Central Florida Central Florida is an active community because some key players took a stand to make our community a better place. These Change Makers are…

The Central Florida community supports victims in the Bahamas devastated by Hurricane Dorian. If you are looking for a way to provide support, please consider donating through the Hurricane Response…

The State of Our Families In Central Florida, 350,000 working households find it difficult to make ends meet and cover their basic needs. Understanding the state of our families starts…

The first day of school is fast approaching, and it is about that time of the year to start preparing students to get back to school. In preparation for the…

Advocacy is a key pillar to fighting for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community. That’s why June’s #UnitedWayChat on Twitter was all about the…

At Heart of Florida United Way, we know that many ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed) families are living paycheck-to-paycheck. Every dollar helps, which is why we partnered with FamilyWize…