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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 […]

Partnering with local nonprofit organizations is always a win for the community, and it can also be a big win for your business.    That’s why we created the first ever Business United Summit, presented by Publix Super Markets Charities — an event where local business leaders, like you, can learn how engaging with the nonprofit […]

Interested in meeting other early-to-mid career professionals?  Heart of Florida United Way’s Emerging Leaders impact group invites you to join us for a FREE networking night of fun, featuring local artist, Juan Pablo Santa Luna.   Here are the event details*:  Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2023  Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.)  Location: […]

Are your business leaders looking for new ways to increase employee retention?  Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) can help solve this challenge by connecting your employees to our Impact Groups – inclusive groups that welcome individuals with shared interests and experiences to network and engage with community programs and initiatives.   In this Orlando Business […]

No matter what you are going through, YOU matter.  September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a crucial time to remember that no one should have to face their struggles alone.   Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) remains committed to supporting the mental health of every person in Central Florida.  988 Is Here to Listen  […]

In preparation of a Hurricane’s arrival to Central Florida, we have compiled hurricane resources that can help you before, during and after the storm. This page will be updated as information becomes available. Be sure to follow Heart of Florida United Way on Twitter (@HFUW) and Facebook (@HeartofFloridaUnitedWay) for information as well. Note: We are […]

Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) is proud to announce the election of our new slate of officers and eight new community leaders to the 2023-24 Board of Directors.   Serving as Chair of the HFUW Board is Tracey Powell, Vice President of Travel Services, Pricing & Revenue Management – DSE at Walt Disney Parks & […]

What are your organization’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals?  When businesses partner with nonprofits, it’s not only a win for our community, but for their business’s strategy, brand reputation, culture, and so much more.   Heart of Florida United Way’s President and CEO Jeff Hayward takes a deeper dive into this topic in an Orlando Business […]