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 […]
Update 6/20/2023: This event is now SOLD OUT. Are you looking for an easy way to connect your passion with purpose alongside other like-minded women+ professionals in our community and be inspired along the way? Join Heart of Florida United Way’s Women United Impact Group for a FREE networking event called Connect Your Passion with […]
Heart of Florida United Way’s third annual Community Baby Shower, presented by AdventHealth for Women, was recently held to celebrate new and expecting parents in need of a little support. As they say, it takes a village! This year’s Community Baby Shower took place on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, where donors, sponsors, and volunteers joined […]
Each year, Heart of Florida United Way staff and volunteers operate the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to provide free tax preparation services to individuals and families throughout Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. The service, which is available to those who make $73,000 or less, is designed to help our neighbors save the dollars […]
Heart of Florida United Way is proud to announce our new Vice President of Resource Development, Parker Smith. Before arriving in Central Florida in 2021, Parker began his career serving as a legislative aide — working on political campaigns in his hometown of Cleveland, Cincinnati and throughout Ohio. After successfully managing a race for the […]
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 has experienced stress, but managing stress can be difficult. Dwight Bain has been a certified counselor in Central Florida for over 30 years, and […]
It takes a village! Welcoming a child into the world is a joyous occasion; it can also be overwhelming — particularly for parents who are already facing economic hardship. That’s why Heart of Florida United Way is hosting our annual Community Baby Shower, presented by AdventHealth. What is HFUW’s Community Baby Shower? HFUW’s Community Baby Shower […]
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