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Chefs Gala 2019

FOODIE ALERT: Chef’s Gala 2019 Restaurants Announcement

Heart of Florida United Way is gearing up for the foodie extravaganza event of the year: Chef’s Gala! This year marks the 27th year we have partnered with Walt Disney World to present the region’s premiere food and wine pairing charity event. Money raised at Chef’s Gala will go towards helping alleviate hunger and homelessness […]

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Leadership Donor Appreciation Event at SeaWorld

While SeaWorld’s passion to help rescue and rehabilitate animals is well-known, they’re also committed to helping those in the Central Florida community too! Recently SeaWorld partnered with Heart of Florida United Way to host our Leadership Donor Appreciation Event. For the past 21 years, SeaWorld has invited our Leadership Donors into the park as a […]

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United Way Chat: Health

United Ways are making a difference in communities across the world. Twitter chats are one way we are able to gather to share ideas, encourage and inspire one another to continue the fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community.  Below are some of the top tweets. To see […]

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4 Easy Ways to Engage Your Team During the Holidays

This is the time of year when generosity and goodwill are at their highest. However, giving back year round is good for your employee morale and your business. In fact, highly engaged business teams result in 21% greater productivity. As a company, it’s important to engage your employees in the joyous season by offering the […]

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Thanksgiving Project

Thanksgiving Project The last assignment before Thanksgiving break was to write about what you were most grateful for on Thanksgiving. Todd didn’t know what to write. All around him, the scratching of pencil on paper filled his ears as his classmates wrote about sharing a big meal with their family, watching parades, playing games. Todd […]

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Announcing the Women United Meredith E. Level Fellows Program

Women United Meredith E. Level Fellows Program Women United is a charging force in Central Florida, leading a wave of positive impact across our community. Comprised of a network of professional women, Women United leverages their passions to join United Way in the fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in […]

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Hurricane Maria Year Later

Hurricane Maria: A Year Later

Hurricane Maria Struck a Year Ago A year ago, Hurricane Maria changed the lives of millions. Homes were destroyed, lives were lost, families were left feeling helpless and hopeless. Our own community changed as thousands of evacuees sought to start a new life in Central Florida. And it is with immense pride that we saw […]

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Nicole’s Story

Nicole Was Ready to Pursue Her Dream Nicole had a lot on her plate. As a single mom to 3 kids under the age of 12, her hands were already full. But she was also worked as a substitute teacher, was going to Seminole State College and living with her mother who had been sick […]

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Connect with HFUW

Thank you for your interest in staying connected with Heart of Florida United Way! We have several ways you can stay in the know about what’s new at United Way. Click here to sign up for our e-newsletter. (We promise not to spam you!) Like our Facebook page. You can also join our Volunteer Resource Center […]

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Loaned Executives and Workforce Development

The most successful organizations are the ones that focus on developing their workforce. From professional development to honing leadership skills, investing in your workforce is paramount to building a successful team and company. However, what you may not know is that Heart of Florida United Way can help. The Loaned Executive program combines a company’s […]

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Hurricane Ready

5 Easy Ways to Be Hurricane Ready

Hurricane season is officially upon us. After a rough season last year, we should all be prepared before the first storm arrives but it’s often a mad dash a day or two before. By taking time to create an action plan early on, you can avoid the stress of trying to locate emergency supplies when […]

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