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 […]
Military/Veterans Exemptions $5000 Service Connected Disability Exemption If you have a service connected disability of 10% to 100% (not totally and permanently disabled) you may qualify for this exemption. To determine if you qualify, applicants must be a permanent Florida Resident as of January 1st of the tax year for which the exemption is being claimed […]
Heart of Florida United Way is the first 2-1-1 center in the United States to launch a texting platform to support cybercrime victims on the existing 2-1-1 infrastructure. Leading the Way Continuing its fight against cybercrime in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties, Heart of Florida United is the first 2-1-1 to launch a national Cybercrime Texting […]
Celebrate International Women’s Day with These Mentorship Ideas Challenges faced together are often easier to manage. That’s true no matter your age or stage in life. Having someone who is by your side to help you face challenges is the power of mentorships! So for this International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the power of […]
Three organizations receive $50,000 investments to provide needed support to ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families in Central Florida. Addressing the Crisis When the moratorium on housing evictions expires, thousands of people in Central Florida will be unsure what will happen to them and their families. Will they be homeless in the next few […]
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 […]
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