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AmeriCorps Appreciation Week
AmeriCorps members are being honored for their service right now during AmeriCorps Week. March 4, 2017 through March 11, 2017 is AmeriCorps Week, a chance to honor the hard work…
3 Important Things to Remember This Tax Season
Tax season is here! It can be an overwhelming and confusing process for many so we have 3 essential things to remember before you start your taxes this year. VITA…
2016 Basics for Babies Recap
At Heart of Florida United Way, we believe all parents should have the security of being able to provide their baby with the essentials. Thanks to our community’s help, we collected 40,311 items…
Welcome New President and CEO Jeffery Hayward
We are pleased to announce that after a four month search in which nearly 300 applications were submitted, the volunteer search committee has appointed a new president and CEO for…
Holiday Volunteer Opportunities
Click the cover to view the 2016 Holiday Volunteer Guide With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s easy to get bogged down in preparing…
Text4Tots
We have recently launched Text4Tots, a new texting resource for parents. We believe that the foundation for a good life begins at a young age which is why we want…
Basics for Babies
Did you know that up to 30% of new moms are not able to afford enough diapers to change their babies as often as needed? A recent study found that…
New FAFSA Changes
October marks two major changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These new changes are in the best interest of the student, allowing for more time to…
Preparing for a Hurricane
In preparation for Hurricane Matthew’s arrival in Central Florida, it’s a good time to review proper hurricane procedures. While it can be hard to gauge the severity of oncoming storms,…
Sign Up to Volunteer For Day of Caring
As Central Florida’s largest volunteer event, Day of Caring gives thousands of volunteers the chance to make a difference in the areas of education, income, health and basic needs. It…
Loaned Executives and Professional Development
Become a United Way Loaned Executive For a Unique Professional Development Opportunity If you’re looking to diversify your skills and find purpose in your work, the Loaned Executive program might…
2-1-1 and #OrlandoUnited
Photo courtesy of wuhr.com June 12th was one of the most devastating days in our region’s history. We lost 49 of our neighbors in the early…