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Since 2019, Smart City has provided the funding needed for thousands of full holiday meal kits for struggling families through Heart of Florida United Way’s Thanksgiving Project. This year’s investment combined with other sponsors will provide Thanksgiving meals to 4,000 households in Central Florida. “Since our founding in 1969, our company has grown in large […]

Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our revamped Heart of Florida United Way website. This digital transformation marks a significant step in our commitment to providing a seamless, engaging, and informative online experience.  A Modern Design for a Modern Community ✨ At the heart of our redesign is a modern and vibrant […]

For the 17th year in a row, Heart of Florida United Way will proudly host the Women United Luncheon, presented by the Walt Disney World® Resort, uniting influential and accomplished leaders from various professional backgrounds. The luncheon will celebrate the remarkable collective impact that women can achieve when we join forces. This don’t-want-to-miss event will also […]

Does your family have a favorite holiday tradition? The Heart of Florida United Way family’s favorite annual tradition is our Thanksgiving Project, and we are so excited to share it with you!   During this meaningful event, HFUW team members, board members, volunteers, donors, and sponsors come together to help Central Florida families in need by […]

Heart of Florida United Way has exciting news to share! We’re proud to announce that we have once again earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator with a perfect 100% rating in three key areas: Accountability and Finance, Culture and Community, and Leadership and Adaptability.  Let’s break down why we are so proud about this:  Accountability […]

Meet Emerging Leaders member and Membership Coordinator at the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida: Joan Cleveland! Continue reading to learn more about Joan.   Q: When did you join Emerging Leaders?    A: I joined Emerging Leaders on August 30, 2022. Q: What inspires you as a leader?    A: As a leader, I am deeply […]

Meet Maria Jose Mondaca, a Women United member since 2022, who loves being surrounded by strong, caring, like-minded women who are committed to making a difference in our community. Q: When did you join Women United?   A: June 2022 Q: What inspires you as a woman+ professional?   A: I always strive to be the best that I can be […]

There is power in partnership!  On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, Heart of Florida United Way hosted Central Florida’s first-ever Business United Summit, presented by Publix Super Markets Charities — an event where local business leaders learned how engaging with the nonprofit community can bolster their company’s brand, foster cross-generational employee engagement, expand their markets, and help them […]

By Israel Navarro, 211 Quality Assurance Manager  The stigma of suicide can prevent people from seeking the help they desperately need, so as we find ourselves at the intersection of National Suicide Prevention Month and Hispanic Heritage Month, I want to shed light on a topic that often remains shrouded in silence within the Latinx/Hispanic […]

Your business can partner with Heart of Florida United Way to create a corporate social responsibility plan that will bolster your business strategy AND benefit Central Florida.  Are you ready to get to work?  Significant change can be made when public and private organizations work together. Laws can be changed. Awareness can be raised. Lives […]

Meet Emerging Leaders member and Government and Community Relations Coordinator at the University of Central Florida (UCF): Austin Wilson! Austin was recently named an honoree of UCF’s class of 2023 30 under 30 and continues to support the university and the Central Florida community. Continue reading to learn more about Austin.   Q: When did […]

Meet Women United member and Co-Chair of Heart of Florida United Way’s Women United Luncheon Committee Ana Carolina Salazar. Ana Carolina is also the CEO & Founder of BOLD Digital Marketing Studio, a local Hispanic marketing agency in Central Florida.   Q: When did you join Women United?   A: I joined last year after attending […]