Blog BHM Wrap Up

Thank You for Honoring Black History Month with Heart of Florida United Way!

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Did you know that the national theme of Black History Month in 2023 was “Black Resistance?”   This theme highlights the history of how Black Americans #LiveUnited for racial equality. Black Resistance ensures that diverse voices and perspectives are welcomed to serve and strengthen communities.    That’s why this Black History Month, we shared the stories and […]

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Blog Alternative Spring Break 2023

Central Florida Students Are Invited to Heart of Florida United Way’s Alternative Spring Break!

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Why go swimming, when you can be giving!   Will you have a student at home this Spring Break? Heart of Florida United Way’s Alternative Spring Break is an opportunity for students in Central Florida to give their time during their Spring Break and make a difference in their own backyard.  HFUW’s 2023 Alternative Spring Break

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Blog VITA 2023 Services

File Your Taxes for FREE with Heart of Florida United Way’s VITA Program!

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Do you know someone who needs help filing their taxes for FREE?  Heart of Florida United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a key community resource that offers free tax preparation service run by volunteers for individuals and families throughout Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties.    VITA offers free tax help to those who make

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Blog Topgolf Update

Join Heart of Florida United Way to Par-Tee Fore A Cause at Topgolf!

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Play the course, and help our neighbors in need this March!  Join us fore a tee-rific evening at Topgolf! Together, we’ll connect at this hole-in-one event and raise funds for Heart of Florida United Way — which serves our neighbors in need in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties.  Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2023  Time: 5:00 p.m.

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Blog Share the Love Recap

Volunteers Share the Love with our Neighbors in Need at Heart of Florida United Way’s Share the Love Event!

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The gift of kindness, compassion, and love are free to share with others!   Thank you to all of our volunteers who shared their love with our neighbors in need throughout our Share the Love event in honor of Valentine’s Day!    Volunteers helped unload and sort home and personal care items before Valentine’s Day. On February

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Heart of Florida United Way’s Ashley Blasewitz Recognized as a 40 Under 40 Honoree by the Orlando Business Journal

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We have exciting news!  Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) is proud to announce that our very own Senior Vice President of Donor and Volunteer Experiences Ashley Blasewitz is being recognized by the Orlando Business Journal as one of their 40 Under 40 honorees!  Ashley leads the direction of our marketing and communications department and our

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You’re Invited to Share the Love with Heart of Florida United Way This Valentine’s Day!

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Be a Valentine to your neighbors in need! This Valentine’s Day, Heart of Florida United Way invites you to join us in expressing your love for the Central Florida community.   We are seeking volunteers of all ages for our Share the Love volunteer opportunities, where volunteers will work together to create heart-warming gift packages for older adults

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Blog Week of Action Recap 2023

Heart of Florida United Way Kicked Off the New Year with Our Week of Action in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.”  In honor of Dr. King and his legacy of service, Heart of Florida United Way’s Volunteer and Resource Center hosted our third annual Week of Action to unite volunteers to serve their community between January 15 to January 21.  

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