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HFUW Teams Up With AdventHealth for Children to Break Down Stigma Around Mental Health Through a $1 Million Investment

This Mental Health Awareness Month, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) is teaming up with AdventHealth for Children on a first-of-its-kind campaign to get Central Floridians talking about mental health and empowering them to “Be a Mindleader.”   Talking about mental health is one of the best ways to reduce the stigma, create hope, and lead […]

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Blog Born Learning Trail

Volunteer to Build a Born Learning Trail in St. Cloud!

Every moment is a learning moment! Join Heart of Florida United Way on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to build a Born Learning Trail at a park in St. Cloud, Florida.  What is a Born Learning Trail?  A Born Learning Trail is a fun, active, and bilingual learning activity installed […]

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Blog WUL Recap 1

HFUW’s 16th Annual Women United Luncheon Inspired Over 750 Central Florida Community Leaders with a total impact of over $255,000!

Heart of Florida United Way’s (HFUW) Women United Luncheon, presented by OUC – The Reliable One was one for the books!  On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, HFUW and their Women United Luncheon Committee hosted our 16th annual Women United Luncheon at the Renaissance Hotel at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida.   Over 750 community leaders joined us […]

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Blog WUL Raffle 3

The Women United Luncheon Raffle is Now Open: Enter to Win!

On April 26, 2023, 750+ community leaders will join us at our sold-out Women United Luncheon!   Women United is a place for women to come together to find their voice and take a stand for issues that matter. With that same goal in mind, the Women United Luncheon draws supporters from across Central Florida to […]

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Blog Earth Day

Volunteer with Us on Earth Day! Let’s Keep Orlando Beautiful

Stand up for what you stand on!   Saturday, April 22, 2023, is Earth Day! In honor of the place that we all call home, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) invites you, your friends, family, and colleagues to take action on litter prevention right in our own backyard.  HFUW’s Volunteer Resource Center and local […]

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Blog Mustard Seed Investment

HFUW Invests $42,000 in The Mustard Seed of Central Florida

It has been over six months since Hurricane Ian and Nicole hit Central Florida, yet our local families are still rebuilding their lives and homes.   Recently, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) invested $42,000 in The Mustard Seed of Central Florida to aid in efforts to help families affected by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. […]

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Blog MU Lyft Rideshare

HFUW Announces Transportation Assistance for Veterans in Central Florida: Mission United Lyft Rideshare Program

Heart of Florida United Way is excited to announce the Mission United Lyft Rideshare Program that offers Veterans in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties access to transportation assistance.  From doctor appointments, legal consultations, job interviews, and even a trip to the grocery store, our local Veterans can use the Mission United Lyft Rideshare program to […]

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Blog Mental Wellness Skillshop

Registration Is Now Open: HFUW Hosts A Mental Wellness Skillshop

Join Heart of Florida United Way and Dwight Bain, Mental Health Counselor and Founder of The LifeWorks Group Inc., for Getting to the Heart of It: A Mental Wellness Skillshop.  Everyone one has experienced stress, but managing stress can be difficult.   Dwight Bain has been a certified counselor in Central Florida for over 30 years, […]

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