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HFUW’s 16th Annual Women United Luncheon Inspired Over 750 Central Florida Community Leaders with a total impact of over $255,000!

Heart of Florida United Way’s (HFUW) Women United Luncheon, presented by OUC – The Reliable One was one for the books!  On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, HFUW and their Women United Luncheon Committee hosted our 16th annual Women United Luncheon at the Renaissance Hotel at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida.   Over 750 community leaders joined us

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Blog Home Depot Volunteers

The Home Depot Volunteers with HFUW to Support Children in Central Florida

Way to go, Home Depot!   On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, our friends at The Home Depot volunteered with the Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) to pack essential kits for children in need throughout Central Florida.   About 700 of The Home Depot associates packed 3,150 comfort kits, snack packs, and hygiene kits!  These kits were

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Blog BOD 2023

Heart of Florida United Way Welcomes New Board Members: Nicolla Binford and Grace Chehansky

Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) has announced the selection of two new community leaders to the 2022-23 Board of Directors, bringing the total number of community representatives to 35. Serving a three-year term is Nicolla Binford, District Manager for Publix Supermarkets, and Grace Chehansky, Executive Director and Banker at J.P. Morgan Private Bank. They

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Blog MU Lyft Rideshare

HFUW Announces Transportation Assistance for Veterans in Central Florida: Mission United Lyft Rideshare Program

Heart of Florida United Way is excited to announce the Mission United Lyft Rideshare Program that offers Veterans in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties access to transportation assistance.  From doctor appointments, legal consultations, job interviews, and even a trip to the grocery store, our local Veterans can use the Mission United Lyft Rideshare program to

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Blog Mental Wellness Skillshop

Registration Is Now Open: HFUW Hosts A Mental Wellness Skillshop

Join Heart of Florida United Way and Dwight Bain, Mental Health Counselor and Founder of The LifeWorks Group Inc., for Getting to the Heart of It: A Mental Wellness Skillshop.  Everyone one has experienced stress, but managing stress can be difficult.   Dwight Bain has been a certified counselor in Central Florida for over 30 years,

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Blog People on the Move

Orlando Business Journal Recognizes HFUW’s Impact Group Leaders as ‘People On the Move’! 

Heart of Florida United Way’s Impact Group leaders are on the move!  This International Women’s Month, we are celebrating our Impact Group leaders with the Orlando Business Journal’s People On the Move, which spotlights rising professionals who are making great strides in our community.   Lisa Curran is the Director of Marketing and Community Engagement at

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Blog Publix Appreciation Week 2023

Happy Publix Appreciation Week!

Happy Publix Appreciation Week!   Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) is excited to celebrate our #1 Corporate Leader for the past three years, Publix Super Markets.  During the week of March 20 to March 24, 2023, our HFUW staff will show just how much we appreciate Publix and their associates for their unwavering commitment to our Central

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