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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…

LinkedIn can be an effective tool for job hunting, networking with like-minded professionals and opening doors that may have not opened otherwise. Of all the social media platforms, it ranks…

Bill Wilson, Partner at Holland & Knight, goes beyond normal standards of dedication. First becoming involved with United Way when he was just 20 years old, Bill views United Way…

Tammy Douglass, Executive Director of Help Now of Osceola, feels the importance of her work every day. “We call ourselves the Help Now Family,” said Douglass. “We’re helping people, we’re…

Heart of Florida United Way has announced the launch of the Mission United PushUp Challenge. The rules are simple: do 20 pushups–without resting or stopping–or donate $20 to Mission United….

7 Simple Tips to Succeed in College With school now well under way, it means stress is looming just around the corner. There are tests, quizzes and final exams, all…

If you’ve ever applied for a loan or financing, such as when buying a car, you’ve probably been asked about your credit score. However, according to a recent survey, the…

Heart of Florida United Way has announced the launch of the Mission United Pushup Challenge. The rules are simple: do 20 pushups–without resting or stopping–or donate $20 to Mission United….

The perils of prolonged sitting have been widely documented. A sedentary lifestyle significantly increases the chances of developing cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. If these facts are enough…

The Homeless Services Network of Central Florida is the lead agency for the Continuum of Care of homeless services in Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties. As a supporter of partner…

In September, Heart of Florida United Way announced a fundraising goal of $19 million for 2015-2016 at the “Charting the Course” Corporate Leadership Breakfast at the DoubleTree Downtown Orlando. As…

When speaking with Mina Ford, Executive Director with YMCA of Central Florida Teen Achievers, her passion is contagious. This is more than a job to her and YMCA Achievers is…