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Let’s Celebrate our 2022 Change Maker Impact Award Winners

Together, we are the game changers. We are the hand-raisers. We are the change makers.   This October, Heart of Florida United Way will recognize the people and organizations who have contributed significantly to our community through the Change Maker Impact Awards.   In case you missed it, here are the event details:    Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022  Location: The […]

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Recently Revealed: Central Florida’s 2022 Power Player Honorees

Have you heard about the Orlando Business Journal’s “Power Players”? These 50 hand-picked individuals are leaders in their industries and exemplary professionals steering how business is done throughout the metro Orlando area.  Congratulations to HFUW President & CEO, Jeff Hayward   We are proud to acknowledge Heart of Florida United Way’s President & CEO Jeff […]

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Heart of Florida United Way Invests $100,000 In City Year Orlando to Help Build Relationships and Confidence in Orange County Students

As part of our commitment to promoting equitable educational opportunity in Central Florida, we have invested $100,000 in City Year Orlando — a long-standing partner of ours that engages its team of AmeriCorps members to mentor Orange County Public School students in need.  The investment comes at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year to support […]

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HFUW’s Emerging Leaders: Setting the Tone for Leading Impact

Recently, like-minded leaders throughout Central Florida came together for A Big Night to Unite at the Mills Gallery in Winter Park, Florida, a free networking event hosted by HFUW’s Emerging Leaders and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida.   A big thanks to Total Wine & More for their sponsorship, which helped bring these […]

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A Big Night to Unite: A Free Networking Event for Leaders in Central Florida

Are you an up-and-coming leader who is passionate about making a difference? Do you want to connect with like-minded individuals?   Heart of Florida United Way invites you to A Big Night to Unite with HFUW’s Emerging Leaders and Big Brothers Big Sister of Central Florida. During this don’t-want-to-miss event, you’ll meet like-minded peers wanting […]

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UpliftED Paves the Way for Accessible & Affordable Higher Education

Heart of Florida United Way is proud to collaborate with upliftED —a non-profit organization on a mission with an exciting goal: by the year 2025, upliftED aims to have 60% of our workforce holding a high-value credential or post-secondary degree.    A major step forward is ensuring students understand the different types of aid available to […]

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ALICE in Focus: New Research Reveals 55% of People with Disabilities in Central Florida are Living in Financial Hardship

Heart of Florida United Way has partnered with United for ALICE to research the reality for people with disabilities living in Central Florida. What the report found is eye-opening.   The number of people with disabilities in Central Florida who struggle to afford the basics is far higher than federal poverty data indicates — 40% compared […]

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In Recent News: Live United Village is Now Open

It’s here! With the help of our transformative $1 million investment in the recently unveiled Live United Village, we are partnering with The Sharing Center to create a one-stop hub to support our homeless neighbors and help uplift Seminole County residents out of poverty.   In The News In case you missed it, several media outlets […]

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