Heart of Florida United Way offers our deepest sympathies to the victims of the horrific June 12 shooting, their loved ones and the whole community. We have seen other cities cope with horrible tragedies, but this time, we did not need to see maps or city overviews to understand what happened. We’ve all driven by […]
On June 21, hundreds of local volunteers mobilized for Day of Action to serve in the community and improve childhood literacy. Hundreds of Day of Action volunteers invested their time at dozens of projects which impacted hundreds of children. Their efforts helped to prevent “summer reading loss,” the decline in reading development and achievement over the summer break. […]
Volunteers are at the core of what we do each and every day. Without them, United Way and other non-profit organizations could not make the impact in the community that we do. Our volunteers give their time and talents to make Central Florida a better place. On July 19, 2016, we will be hosting the […]
Gratitude for a Life of Opportunity: Karl Holz, President, New Vacation Operations and Disney Cruise Line When it comes to passion, the only thing that is bigger than Karl Holz’ fervor for Disney is his mission to help young people get ahead. From his own personal story, Holz knows the necessity of a helping hand […]
There are just a few days left until Chef’s Gala, Central Florida’s premier fine dining and wine pairing charity event! Besides mouth-watering dishes and carefully chosen wines, Chef’s Gala also features a silent auction offering unique collectibles, memorabilia, adventure experiences and more. This year, one item that everyone will be buzzing about is a week-long summer vacation in […]
After a decade of service as the President & CEO of Heart of Florida United Way, Robert H. (Bob) Brown has announced his plans to retire. Heart of Florida United Way is Central Florida’s most comprehensive health and human services charity and the largest provider of funds to the region’s most critical health and human […]
Growing up, you probably had a favorite book you read over and over. Maybe it was Charlotte’s Web … The Very Hungry Caterpillar … or Green Eggs and Ham. The pages were most likely creased and worn, perhaps a corner of the cover torn. But it was your book, and you loved it. The sad […]
Several Tax Sites are Still Open in the Orlando Area for FREE Tax Preparation after April 18! The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a free tax preparation service run by volunteers offered to families throughout Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. VITA offers free tax help to those who make $54,000 or less and […]
Heart of Florida United Way celebrated the end of the 2015-2016 campaign last night at the Orlando Citrus Bowl. With hundreds in attendance, including members of the Orlando City SC, Campaign Chair Harold Mills of ZeroChaos announced that $18,611,050 was raised. That’s an increase of over $100,000 from last year’s campaign. Leading workplace giving were […]
Harold Mills is a fixture in the community and a representative of exactly what United Way aims to accomplish. Spending his early childhood in an Ohio housing project, Mills certainly never had an easy path, but through resilience and the support of his loved ones, Mills went on to become CEO of one of the […]
Tania was worried about her son. Jason, two years old, seemed to be a bit different than other children his age. While others his age were starting to say full sentences and were excited to be around other kids, Jason didn’t speak at all and seemed not to notice other children. Tania went to her […]
Today, in honor of #TRexTuesday, we launched a new video featuring a TRex and taxes to raise awareness for free tax preparation services and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Free Tax Preparation Services Remember, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites are located throughout Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties to provide free preparation to individuals or families […]
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