For more than 15 years, people across the nation have connected to suicide prevention and mental health crisis care by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). Through the years, the lifeline has received more than 20 million calls from people in distress looking for support when they need it most. In 2021 […]
“Today was so amazing. United Way does such a great job of getting you out into the community and getting your hands dirty and sitting side by side with your neighbors and really having fun. Today was just a bucket filler day for me.” That is how Women United Member Samantha Kearns O’Lenick described her […]
At times, when the needs in a community are great, it can feel hopeless or overwhelming. At Heart of Florida United Way, we feel it when our 211 operators answer the phone. The calls coming in range from parents in need of childcare to people in need of food, rental assistance, or connections to support for their […]
Below you will find links and educational resources for providing your newest family member with a healthy start. Click through the links below to learn more about how to best care for your baby, yourself, and your family. GOLDEN RATTLE SPONSOR AdventHealth for Women offers a whole person approach to health care that embraces women […]
At Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW), we are thrilled to announce our transformational $1 million investment to enhance social services in Seminole County through a partnership with The Sharing Center. Together, we are bringing a mutual vision to life of creating a one-stop hub to support our homeless neighbors and help uplift Seminole County residents […]
Central Florida is a community that embraces all that it means to Live United. Through its mission, Heart of Florida United Way brings together the non-profit, public, and private sectors to create a better life for every person in Central Florida. To show appreciation and honor individuals and organizations who have stepped up to contribute […]
Not all expecting parents have the resources they need, which is why Heart of Florida United Way hosts an annual Community Baby Shower. The event will be held in June 2022 and will connect new and expectant parents experiencing economic hardship with the resources they need to give their baby a healthy start. But we […]
In the wake of tragic news — like the loss of at least 18 children at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas — it can be incredibly difficult to process information and cope with resulting emotions, feelings, and thoughts. Fear, sadness, and anxiety are all normal responses to crisis for both children and adults, but you […]
It costs approximately $35,424 for a single adult and $93,228 for a family of four to survive in Central Florida. That’s according to Heart of Florida United Way’s recently released updated Household Survival Budget, which is based on updated research conducted from public sources. ALICE households are some of the most susceptible to increasing […]
Did you know that Help Me Grow partners with Central Florida libraries and Heart of Florida United Way to provide resources to parents and professionals about early childhood development? Plus, through our Books, Balls, and Blocks events, we offer free developmental milestone screenings. During these events, parents complete a milestone screening while their child plays with […]
While May might be Mental Health Awareness Month, Heart of Florida United Way works to promote mental health and break down the stigma associated with it year-round. Only exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, far too many of our own neighbors are suffering in silence and facing mental health crises without adequate support. In fact, the […]
Board Member Spotlight: Heidi DeBenedetti Relocating from snowy Colorado to sunny Florida, Heidi DeBenedetti has an established relationship with United Way and comes from an ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) family herself. She wants to make a strong and positive difference in her new community by helping as many individuals in need as possible […]
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