Heart of Florida United Way’s Women United is excited to announce Elisha Gonzalez, Vice President Government Affairs & Community Relations and Executive Director FAIRWINDS Foundation, as the 2020-2021 Women United Chair. Additionally, Lisa Curran, Director of Marketing and Community Engagement at OUC – The Reliable One, is welcomed as the Women United Vice Chair. Both longtime […]
How to engage for the virtual day Read Across America is back this year on March 2nd, 2021! While our community may look a bit different this year, the love and joy of keeping readers motivated have not waivered. Here are some ideas to bring the excitement of Read Across America to your home through […]
After much consideration of current events and the need to ensure safety for all participants, Heart of Florida United Way’s Over the Edge with Mission United event, scheduled to be held on March 27, 2021, has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Our communities continue to be impacted by COVID-19, which results in many unknown […]
National 211 Day celebrates the call center specialists who answer the call when community members need them. In 2019, 211 responded to 22,000 calls and electronic contacts each month. By the end of 2020, our 211 Call Center received over 360,000 calls, provided 12,599 households with emergency financial assistance, and distributed over 7.1 million dollars […]
From hello to help, 211 is here for every person and every problem. In a crisis, in a disaster, in a pandemic, 211 is here to help every person in our community. From finding food and paying for housing and bills to connecting to other essential services, 211 is there. Every 211 is part of […]
While celebrating Black history, we also work to create a more equitable future. Black History Month is a time to celebrate influential leaders and impactful moments of the past. But celebrating Black history is not enough. United Way continues to work toward a future where Black Americans have the same access to employment, education, health […]
The impact from the COVID-19 pandemic on Central Florida’s local economy and housing market is real… and it will have long-term implications for the prosperity of our community overall. These issues are interconnected, complex and have a direct impact on our neighbors’ well-being and our businesses. Heart of Florida United Way recently hosted a conversation […]
Since March 2020, when cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Central Florida, Heart of Florida United Way has been central to critical conversations on the challenges families face. As the lead advocate for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families in Central Florida, we knew we had to act. On March 17, 2020, HFUW established […]
Did you know that the average American volunteers 52 hours a year? That equates to 1 hour per week! Where are they finding the time, and more importantly, where are they GIVING their time? Heart of Florida United Way invests $40M per year to support the Central Florida community, and volunteers are a crucial part […]
11 Agencies Awarded Total of $1,045,000 to Provide Needed Support to ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Families in Central Florida Today, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) announced investments in community agencies that provide basic needs support to Central Florida families. In total, $1,045,000 was distributed for immediate use by the agencies to help […]
The holiday season is a time to reflect on all the reasons to be thankful. It is a gentle reminder of what the season is truly about. From making care packages for the less fortunate to donating gently used items to homeless shelters, here are a few ways to give back this holiday season in […]
Community Asked to Respond to Online Survey by Dec. 31; Participants Have Chance to Win One of Five $100 Gift Cards 2020 has been a tough year for many Central Florida residents. In fact since March 2020, United Way’s 211 Information and Referral Crisisline has received an increase of 36 percent of first-time callers to […]
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