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Who will give hope to the hungry? David had a long standing tradition of taking his family out for dinner on Valentine’s Day. It had started when he and his…

Financially Fit 2018 As a tribute to his great legacy and service, many use Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a time to volunteer and give back to the community….

Holden Heights kids have the odds stacked against them. Half of the children living there do not attend a before or after-school program and at least 75% of them do…

Changing careers is a stressful process for anyone. But for veterans making the move to civilian life, it can be an even trickier transition. For example, creating a civilian resume…

Annual workplace campaigns play a pivotal role in United Way’s fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Central Florida. All across our community, corporate partners…

The holidays are a time to celebrate. But for the Puerto Rican evacuees fleeing to Central Florida, the joy and festivities of the season were harder to get into. Many…

We recently hosted our 20th annual Leadership Donor Appreciation Event at SeaWorld. For two decades now, we have partnered with our friends at SeaWorld to say thank you to our…

Motherhood should be a time of joy and excitement. But as Emma stared down at her baby crying on the changing pad, all she felt was guilt and shame. Her…

Volunteer Opportunities During the Holiday Season The smell of turkey. The excitement of buying gifts. It’s easy to get caught up in the commotion of the holiday season, but for…

Jeff Hayward, President & CEO of HFUW In response to the overwhelming requests for housing assistance we have experienced at the Puerto Rico Welcome Center at…

Community Tragedy On Sunday, October 1, a shooter opened fire on over 22,000 concert-goers in Las Vegas. With 58 confirmed fatalities and over 500 injured, it has been deemed the…

We have established the Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief fund to assist with emergency assistance and basic needs of those affected. 100% of every dollar raised will go toward alleviating immediate…