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A Conversation on Self-Care this Valentine’s Day with 211!

Roses are red, violets are blue, your self-care is important and Heart of Florida United Way thinks so, too!  In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we recently spoke with our 211 Crisis Services Manager Nicole in the following video to discuss the importance of self-care and a few ways to help you put yourself first.  […]

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Jonathon Adler

Congrats to HFUW’s Jonathon Adler: New Board Member of The Greater Orlando Society for Human Resource Management’s Board of Directors!

Congratulations are in order!   Congrats to our Senior Vice President of Human Resources Jonathon Adler for being selected as a new board member of the Greater Orlando Society of Human Resource Management’s (GOSHRM) Board of Directors!   GOSHRM has been an important resource for human resource professionals in the Central Florida community for over 65 […]

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Blog 211 Day

Heart of Florida United Way Celebrates 211 Day!

February 11 is 211 Day!  Every year, on February 11, we celebrate our 211 Information and Referral Crisis Line that connects our Central Florida community to information and resources for the essential health and human services they need.   211 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year […]

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Ashley Blasewitz

Heart of Florida United Way’s Ashley Blasewitz Recognized as a 40 Under 40 Honoree by the Orlando Business Journal

We have exciting news!  Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) is proud to announce that our very own Senior Vice President of Donor and Volunteer Experiences Ashley Blasewitz is being recognized by the Orlando Business Journal as one of their 40 Under 40 honorees!  Ashley leads the direction of our marketing and communications department and our […]

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Blog Bank On Students

Calling All Students! Prepare for a Brighter Financial Future with Bank On

It’s never too early to begin your journey toward financial prosperity.  Heart of Florida United Way’s Bank On of Greater Orlando program can help connect students with the tools they need to open a secure and affordable checking account.  From high school students who may have recently started their first part-time job, to college students […]

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Blog WUL 2023 Christine

Peloton Instructor Christine D’Ercole Brings a Message of Mindful Motivations to Heart of Florida United Way’s 16th Annual Women United Luncheon

Your words have power! What we say to ourselves matters to keep ourselves mentally fit.  On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Heart of Florida United Way will host the 16th annual Women United Luncheon, presented by OUC – The Reliable One.  Meet Our Women United Luncheon Speaker  We are excited […]

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Kim’s Story: Heart of Florida United Way’s Destination Graduation Program at Seminole State College Helps a Student Stay in School

Imagine being a college student struggling to pay for tuition, books, your basic needs and, then, the unexpected happens. This is the reality for so many college students and, unfortunately, it often means dropping out of school.   That’s where Destination Graduation comes in.  Meet Kim Ranachowski, a student at Seminole State College of Florida […]

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Blog Legislative Preview

2023 Legislative Preview: Heart of Florida United Way Brings Public Policy Experts Together to Help Keep Our Community Informed

On the morning of Tuesday, January 17, Heart of Florida United Way hosted its 2023 Legislative Preview event where public policy experts across Central Florida discussed how we expect this upcoming legislative session to impact our community.  Our President and CEO Jeff Hayward kicked off the event by sharing a few words about how our […]

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2022 Year In Review: 10 Community Achievements Accomplished This Year 

As we reflect on 2022, we are immensely proud of everything we’ve been able to do for the Central Florida community and incredibly grateful to all of our donors, volunteers, and supporters who have made this possible.   Here’s a list of 10 achievements we accomplished together:   We Launched Our Emerging Leaders Impact Group Modeled after our […]

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