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 […]
Join us for the 2022 Mission United State of Our Veterans event — Presented by Lockheed Martin. During this unique event, you’ll learn about the state of Veterans in Central Florida and what you can do to support them — with a special focus on Veterans’ mental wellness. Presenters will include HFUW President and CEO […]
Did you know that the United States K-12 system has lost over 26 million adults who do not obtain a high school credential? In fact, nearly 40% of adults in the U.S. have below a basic level of English literacy according to a report by the American Institute of Research. These numbers are […]
Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) is proud to announce our three newly elected community leaders to the 2022-23 Board of Directors, which now consists of 35 community representatives! Please join us in welcoming Char Jordan, State Director for Allstate Insurance, Lysa Barbano, Senior Vice President and Market President at VyStar Credit Union, and Stephanie Gardner, […]
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 […]
This October, we celebrate our community’s game changers and hand raisers, or — as Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) likes to call them — our Change Makers! Join us at our annual Change Maker Impact Awards to recognize our neighbors throughout Central Florida who inspire a better tomorrow every day. Here are the details […]
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 […]
The importance of mental health can’t be ignored, and Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) is committed to doing our part to support mental health and wellness within our community. Let’s Talk About Mental Health Asking for help is not easy. Tom Holland, an on-screen superhero, recently shared his mental wellness experience that shed light […]
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 […]
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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