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Have you heard the BIG news?!  Heart of Florida United Way Launches Partnership With Valencia College   On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) President and CEO Jeff Hayward and Valencia College President Dr. Kathleen Plinske announced a $1 million investment by HFUW to support students in ALICE (Asset Limited, Income […]

On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) partnered with Lockheed Martin and VyStar Credit Union to present the 2022 State of Our Veterans. The purpose of the event was to bring to attention the pressing issues facing Central Florida’s Veterans, especially as it pertains to mental health, and how we can […]

Empathy and compassion are some of the most critical understandings that parents could instill in their children. You probably know that as an adult you can get involved as a Heart of Florida United Way Volunteer to start making a difference for your community, but did you know that your whole family can, too?    Through our Volunteer […]

Does your family have a favorite holiday tradition? The Heart of Florida United Way family’s favorite annual tradition is our Thanksgiving Project and we are so excited to share it with you!   During this meaningful event, HFUW team members, board members, volunteers, donors, and sponsors come together to help Central Florida families in need by assembling and […]

Managing your finances can be difficult, especially without an active and contributory checking account. So how is your money management system working for you? Are you tired of all the unexpected fees and high monthly maintenance costs? Or, are you looking to explore new options to update or enhance your current personal finances?  Bank On of Greater Orlando is […]

Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) is proud to announce that on Thursday, October 13, 2022, our very own Mikaela “Mika” Mendoza-Cardenal earned the Trailblazer Award at the Orlando Come Out with Pride Festival’s “We Shall Overcome: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Diversity” event.  Mika is the Clinical Quality Manager for Ryan White Part B/General Revenue at HFUW.   […]

On Thursday, October 18, like-minded women+ professionals joined our Women United impact group for a free night of networking at the Connect Your Passion with Purpose event at Orlando Economic Partnership.   It was an empowering experience to witness women supporting women who are eager to lead change in our community.   We appreciate everyone who joined […]

With Hispanic Heritage Month recently coming to a close, Heart of Florida United Way would like to thank everyone who celebrated with us!  During this special time, we reflected on how Hispanic cultures and our friends and family of Hispanic descent have influenced not only our own office but the entirety of our Central Florida community.  […]

Cheers to all of this year’s nominees and winners of the 2022 Change Maker Impacts Awards and to everyone who joined us for this event on Thursday, October 13, at the Citrus Club. It was a special moment to witness many outstanding individuals and organizations who have such love for our community.    Once the ceremony program […]

Due to the significant damage caused by Hurricane Ian, Heart of Florida United Way has officially activated the United Way Recovery Fund to support our community on the road to recovery.  We welcome donations to the Hurricane Recovery Fund, where every dollar received will help residents in Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties who need assistance recovering […]

Five years ago, on September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico and changed the lives of millions. Individuals and families lost loved ones and were left in ruins after Hurricane Maria devastated their island.  When the storm hit, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) sprang into action to do what we could to […]

Congratulations to our very own President and CEO Jeff Hayward on being named one of Orlando Magazine’s 50 Most Powerful in Orlando 2022.   This list celebrates the exceptional leaders in our community who are making a difference in Central Florida. On the list, Jeff joins the likes of Pam Gould, President and CEO of Shepherd’s […]