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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 […]

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 […]

The Central Florida changed forever on June 12, 2016. The tragedy that took place at Pulse has shaped our community, showing our strength and resilience in the face of horror and adversary. We came together hand-in-hand to help those affected that day. The Orlando United Assistance Center (OUAC) is a direct fruition of that goal. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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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 […]

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 […]

The Opioid Crisis Heart of Florida United Way has teamed up with the Orange County Heroin Task Force to tackle the opioid crisis head on. There has been a 35% increase in opioid-related deaths in Florida. Even more astounding, fentanyl deaths has seen a spike of 97%.  Each year, the opioid crisis continues to worsen […]

It was the first day of school and Eddy sat alone at his desk in the corner. On the back of his chair hung a plastic bag with 2 half-used notebooks and a handful of dull pencils. Around him, his classmates unpacked their backpacks filled with new school supplies. Next to him, Eddy could hear […]