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To celebrate National 211 Day, Heart of Florida United Way hosted an open house for community leaders and local officials to get an inside look at the 211 Information & Referral Crisis Line’s operations. On average, 211 responds to 22,000 calls and electronic contacts monthly. Guided tours and interactive ALICE-based activities were provided. All 211 […]

Women United is a place for women to come together to find their voice and take a stand for issues that matter to them in their communities. Many of the group’s members are leaders in their industry and use Women United as a platform to influence change in their community. In line with this mission, […]

Instead of chocolates and roses, Heart of Florida United Way is calling for volunteers to “Share the Love”, this Valentine’s Season by assembling 1,000 friendship soup kits that will feed 6,000 ALICE individuals. ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) are individuals and families that work multiple jobs but struggle to cover their basic needs. Unfortunately, […]

Our hearts go out to the people of Puerto Rico who are affected by the recent earthquakes that struck the island. Heart of Florida United Way has been in close contact with our sister organization, United Way of Puerto Rico, to stay up-to-date on evolving needs. HOW CAN I HELP PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE EARTHQUAKES […]

Impact Your Community! Heart of Florida United Way’s Week of Action is an opportunity for you to roll up your sleeves to make an impact on your community! Nearly half of Central Florida households struggle to afford basic needs. They are known as ALICE, or Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. In an effort to continue our […]

Change doesn’t happen alone! Heart of Florida United Way announced an investment of over $1 million in support of programs provided by nonprofits who deliver vital services to residents in Osceola County. In Osceola County alone, 57 percent of households are ALICE. ALICE are individuals and families that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained and Employed. […]

A Fun Day at SeaWorld! SeaWorld Orlando has partnered with Heart of Florida United Way for the past 22 years to host our Leadership Donor Appreciation event.  Throughout these many years of partnerships, Central Florida families have created lasting memories with friends and families. SeaWorld has celebrated our Leadership Donors by granting them complimentary access […]

The holidays will be a little brighter for over 50 local ALICE families thanks to Walmart.org and Heart of Florida United Way. Walmart.org donated $50,000 to Heart of Florida United Way to help Central Florida families in need this holiday season. The support was announced on Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement that encourages people […]

1,000 Thanksgiving Meal Kits Distributed to ALICE Families For the first year, Heart of Florida United Way dished out 1,000 Thanksgiving meal kits with a side of hope at three sites throughout Central Florida. The Thanksgiving Project alleviated some financial burden for more than 600 pre-qualified ALICE families (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) by reducing […]

A Mission that’s United Veterans are an essential fabric of our community. The sacrifices, commitment, and bravery exemplified by veterans should always be celebrated. Heart of Florida United Way’s Mission United serves as a central point for community support ensuring that service members and their families receive the assistance they need. Mission United focuses on […]

Last year, Orlando’s $70 billion tourism industry hit a record high of 75 million visitors. A significant contributor to that success are conventions and large-scale meetings that account for more than $2 billion in annual economic impact and attracts more than 2 million visitors to the region. In 2019, Orlando was ranked No. 1 in Cvent’s […]

The Second Annual Change Maker Impact Awards Central Florida continues to be a thriving community because of the dedication and leadership of key players who are at the forefront of improving lives. These individuals and organizations are the hand-raisers and game-changers in our community. They are Central Florida’s Change Makers! To honor these Change Makers […]