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  • A Warm Smile and a Big Help: How Shantel Smith Persisted to Stay in School

    A Warm Smile and a Big Help: How Shantel Smith Persisted to Stay in School

    Shantel Smith had always prided herself on being financially responsible, carefully budgeting every dollar to make ends meet. But despite her best efforts, life threw her a curveball.   When her car broke down, the repair costs were more than she could afford. The weight of unplanned expenses loomed large, and Shantel faced the difficult reality…

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  • Paying it Forward: The Impact of Community Support

    Paying it Forward: The Impact of Community Support

    Jose Luis Aponte and Alis Orozxo, Central Florida parents struggling to make ends meet, found hope and support through our Community Baby Shower. Inspired by the help they received, they volunteered their time to assist other expectant parents. Discover their inspiring story and learn how you can help build a stronger community for families in…

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  • More Than Supplies: How a Community Baby Shower Rekindled Hope for Tamara, a Single Mom in Need

    More Than Supplies: How a Community Baby Shower Rekindled Hope for Tamara, a Single Mom in Need

    Single mom-to-be Tamara Allen expected to collect just a handful of free things for her future son Nolan at Heart of Florida United Way’s Community Baby Shower. But the event offered her something far more valuable: hope for the future.  Prior to relocating to Florida, Tamara had a stable job at the U.S Postal Service…

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