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Volunteer Spotlight David Fuller

Volunteer Spotlight: David Fuller

Volunteer Spotlight: David Fuller David Fuller is well known throughout the business community, but as President of the SunTrust Foundation, his impact goes beyond finances. From serving as Heart of Florida United Way’s Campaign Chair in 2011-2012 to serving Vice Chairman of the Board, David has been a long-time advocate of United Way. He has […]

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2015 Holiday Guide

The holidays are just around the corner! With holiday feasts, gift giving and festive gatherings on the calendar, many people make an extra effort to donate or volunteer during the holiday season. Heart of Florida United Way has consolidated holiday volunteer and donation opportunities from various organizations in Central Florida.  Click here to view the […]

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Reading Pals: Change a Life While Enriching Your Own

Heart of Florida United Way recently launched ReadingPals, a volunteer-based literacy initiative that focuses on ensuring that voluntary prekindergarten (VPK) students have a solid reading ability foundation upon entering grade school. Nearly one third of Florida’s third graders in the public school system are unable to read at minimally proficient levels. Unfortunately, children who read […]

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Budget Halloween Costumes

The countdown to Halloween has begun. Soon ghosts and ghouls will be roaming the streets, asking the age old question: “Trick or treat?” In the buzz of costume hunting, candy collecting and visiting haunted houses, it’s easy to lose track of your budget. However, Halloween is a great opportunity for DIY which can add up […]

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Basics for Babies

Did you know that up to 30% of new moms are not able to afford enough diapers to change their babies as often as needed? A recent study found that as many as one in three mothers had cut back significantly on food, childcare, or utilities just to afford diapers for their newborn. Can you imagine […]

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Tips to Use LinkedIn Effectively

LinkedIn can be an effective tool for job hunting, networking with like-minded professionals and opening doors that may have not opened otherwise. Of all the social media platforms, it ranks third in users, just behind Facebook and Twitter. With nearly 400 million users, it is important to utilize your profile to stand out and showcase […]

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A Lifetime of Service: Bill Wilson, Holland & Knight

Bill Wilson, Partner at Holland & Knight, goes beyond normal standards of dedication. First becoming involved with United Way when he was just 20 years old, Bill views United Way as an essential part of the community and an important part of his own life. Now a major contributor to Heart of Florida United Way’s […]

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United Way at Work: Help Now of Osceola

Tammy Douglass, Executive Director of Help Now of Osceola, feels the importance of her work every day. “We call ourselves the Help Now Family,” said Douglass. “We’re helping people, we’re saving lives. We’re agents of social change.” Indeed, Help Now of Osceola’s United-Way funded Domestic Violence Prevention Program is focused on changing the cycle of […]

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Mission United PushUp Challenge

Heart of Florida United Way has announced the launch of the Mission United PushUp Challenge. The rules are simple: do 20 pushups–without resting or stopping–or donate $20 to Mission United. For more information and details, check out the video below. About Mission United Mission United is a collective effort that addresses the complicated and fragmented […]

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7 Simple Tips to Succeed In College

7 Simple Tips to Succeed in College With school now well under way, it means stress is looming just around the corner. There are tests, quizzes and final exams, all while maintaining a social life. Being a successful college student is a daunting task, but doable with a little planning and preparation. Here are a […]

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Credit 101

If you’ve ever applied for a loan or financing, such as when buying a car, you’ve probably been asked about your credit score. However, according to a recent survey, the majority of Americans do not know their score or what a credit report is. Your credit report is an important source of information. By understanding […]

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Mission United Pushup Challenge

Heart of Florida United Way has announced the launch of the Mission United Pushup Challenge. The rules are simple: do 20 pushups–without resting or stopping–or donate $20 to Mission United. For more information and details, check out the video below.  

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