Juneteenth (June 19th) marks the anniversary of Federal troops arriving at Galveston, Texas, in 1865 to ensure the last stronghold of slavery was finally abolished. Yet, despite ending slavery, struggles of Black Americans have endured to the present day. Even locally, Central Florida has had difficulty reconciling the darker parts of our history, like the events […]
After a shaky school year, kids need critical support this summer Summer programs provide so much more to kids in our community than a chance to catch up academically. Classes, camps, and out-of-school activities offer kids a chance to grow and thrive so they can reach their full potential. Why are these programs so important? […]
It’s difficult to believe that five years have passed since the tragedy at Pulse. At Heart of Florida United Way, we have witnessed firsthand the long-lasting impact of this trauma on those directly and indirectly impacted this event. For its first four years, Heart of Florida United Way managed the Orlando United Assistance Center (OUAC), […]
“Even though ALICE families may be resourceful enough to overcome their current emergency, they may not be out of the woods yet; because the next financial hurdle is around the corner for those unable to prepare and save,” stated Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) President and CEO Jeff Hayward during the State of Our […]
As the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic set in, leaders around Central Florida responded to the community’s unprecedented needs. Heart of Florida United Way and others have been steadfast in addressing essential community issues like housing and utilities, mental health, and basic needs. Yes, Central Floridians are resilient, and you can witness the credo, LIVE […]
According to the Federal Trade Commission’s 2021 first-quarter report, the top 3 types of cyber-related scams are Identity Theft, Imposter scams, and Online Shopping scams. This is a continuing trend from the FTC’s 2020 annual report that tracked all 4.7 million reported instances of cybercrime and fraud. The COVID-19 global pandemic and subsequent quarantine brought a varied array […]
Heart of Florida United Way is launching a new Emerging Leaders affinity group to empower community-minded professionals to connect, build, give and volunteer to lead the change for a better tomorrow in Central Florida. MISSION: To attract, engage, and inspire early to mid-career professionals around the work of Heart of Florida United Way by creating an […]
In person & Virtual Opportunities National Volunteer Week takes place April 18th- April 25th, 2021! After a year in a pandemic, the need to give back to the community is now more than ever. While keeping you and those around you safe, here are a few volunteer opportunities within our tri-county area during National Volunteer […]
Great news! In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS has automatically extended tax season until May 17, 2021, for the 2020 filing season. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions that may pertain to your return. What does this mean? You still have time to file your taxes for a refund! Not owed […]
Over the past year, Heart of Florida United Way has fought hard for those directly impacted by COVID-19. We have fought for families who have lost wages, struggled to put food on the table, or worried if they would have a roof over their heads. And we have done all of this with the help […]
Last year, our Women United Luncheon was the last in-person event we hosted at Heart of Florida United Way. We heard Bonnie St. John’s powerful message of getting back up when we have fallen, and that the difference between winners and losers is how fast you pick yourself up and get back to work. We […]
With Tax Day around the corner, it’s a good time to highlight the costliest mistakes that tax experts say we make in filing our taxes. Since 2009, United Way has helped some 1.3 million people nationwide save $260 million in filing fees, and bring back more than $1.9 billion in refunds to local communities through […]
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