On Friday, August 4, 2023, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) announced a $1,000,000 investment in the New Image Youth Center (NIYC), an organization that provides after-school and summer programs for Parramore’s children and teens. The funds were specifically invested for the purchase of a new building. NIYC, celebrating its 19th anniversary this year, provides […]
The number of Central Florida households unable to afford basic needs increased during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting a total of 386,077 households throughout Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties. Outlined in the new ALICE in the Crosscurrents: COVID and Financial Hardship in Florida report from Heart of Florida United Way and […]
Congratulations to our very own Vice President of Resource Development Parker Smith and Heart of Florida United Way Board Member Grace Chehansky for being recognized as People On the Move by the Orlando Business Journal! Grace Chehansky, a new member of the board at HFUW is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience […]
Meet LaVell D. Monger, Vice Chair of Heart of Florida United Way’s Emerging Leaders Impact group. LaVell is the Director of Business Development & Outreach of RTW Photography and is committed to driving positive change in his community and beyond. He has recently been accepted as 1 of 6 to represent Central Florida in the […]
It’s summer break! No school and just fun in the sun for many families, but for many ALICE families, that’s not the case. Summer break means losing resources that they depended on for most of the year, like free lunches. Luckily, Summer Break Spot is here to help support families who need those free meals […]
By Victor Norman I’ve lived in Orlando my whole life, and — like most Orlando natives — have been to countless pools and waterparks, but Thursday morning: Dwight Bain taught me how to swim. Early on Thursday morning, I drove to Winter Park’s Center for Health and Wellbeing to participate in Heart of Florida United […]
We are so thrilled to introduce you to Sheena Jackson, Owner of SHE Consults, LLC. Sheena is an active member of our Women United impact group and serves on the Engagement Committee. Continue reading to get to know more about Sheena. Q: When did you join Women United? A: I joined Women United November 2022. […]
One year ago, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline transitioned to become 988 for easy to remember three-digit dialing access and making the vitally important mental health resource accessible by simply pressing three buttons. As a result, the lifeline has seen a significant increase in calls — supporting more people in need than ever before. No matter […]
The world is run by those who show up. On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, our donors and partners joined us for a Legislative Recap of the 2023 legislative session. We heard from an esteemed panel of Florida legislators, including Representative Kristen Arrington, Representative David Smith, Senator Victor Torres, and Representative Johanna López for a discussion […]
Big news! Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) is proud to announce our $250,000 investment in Grace Medical Home, which is an organization that provides high-quality, coordinated medical care to our neighbors who cannot afford healthcare. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for mental health crisis support has increased and Grace Medical Home consequently experienced […]
Meet Mavlene Bethelmie, a member of Heart of Florida United Way’s Emerging Leaders Impact Group, which is a group of up-and-coming professionals passionate about making a difference in our community. Q: When did you join Emerging Leaders? A: I joined Emerging Leaders in December 2021. My first Heart of Florida United Way event was […]
Meet Natasha Myers, Account Executive at the Orlando Business Journal. She is a part of the Women United® Engagement Committee and is passionate about building long-lasting relationships and helping people advance their careers. Q: When did you join Women United®? A: Fall, 2022 Q: What inspires you as a woman+ professional? A: Historically, women have […]
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