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In Recent News: Heart of Florida United Way Donates $1 Million to Valencia College

Big news! Heart of Florida United Way recently announced a $1 million donation of Live United Scholarships for students in Valencia College’s Accelerated Skills Training program at the newly renamed Valencia College Heart of Florida United Way Center for Accelerated Training.   Students accepted into the Live United Scholarship program will receive a weekly living stipend while

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Heart of Florida United Way Distributes 4,000 Meal Kits for Low-Income Families During Annual Thanksgiving Project

Like many families, we at Heart of Florida United Way love holiday traditions. Ours is the annual Thanksgiving Project, and we’re incredibly thankful for all those who participated this year!   During this meaningful event, HFUW team members, board members, volunteers, donors, and sponsors came together to help Central Florida families in need by assembling and distributing Thanksgiving meal

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Heart of Florida United Way Invests $1 Million in Valencia College’s Northwest Center for Accelerated Training: A Scholarship for Eligible Low-Income Students Pursuing Trade Certifications

Have you heard the BIG news?!  Heart of Florida United Way Launches Partnership With Valencia College   On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) President and CEO Jeff Hayward and Valencia College President Dr. Kathleen Plinske announced a $1 million investment by HFUW to support students in ALICE (Asset Limited, Income

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Heart of Florida United Way Hosts 2022 State of Our Veterans Event to Address Mental Health Issues Facing Central Florida Veterans

On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) partnered with Lockheed Martin and VyStar Credit Union to present the 2022 State of Our Veterans. The purpose of the event was to bring to attention the pressing issues facing Central Florida’s Veterans, especially as it pertains to mental health, and how we can

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Get Your Kids Involved: Five Family-Friendly Volunteer Activities for Your Family to Make a Difference

Empathy and compassion are some of the most critical understandings that parents could instill in their children. You probably know that as an adult you can get involved as a Heart of Florida United Way Volunteer to start making a difference for your community, but did you know that your whole family can, too?    Through our Volunteer

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Help Families in Need This Thanksgiving: Volunteer or Donate for HFUW’s Thanksgiving Project

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 assembling and

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Heart of Florida United Way’s Team Member Wins Trailblazer Award at the Orlando Come Out With Pride Festival

Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) is proud to announce that on Thursday, October 13, 2022, our very own Mikaela “Mika” Mendoza-Cardenal earned the Trailblazer Award at the Orlando Come Out with Pride Festival’s “We Shall Overcome: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Diversity” event.  Mika is the Clinical Quality Manager for Ryan White Part B/General Revenue at HFUW.  

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Networking Night with HFUW’s Women United: Connect Your Passion with Purpose

On Thursday, October 18, like-minded women+ professionals joined our Women United impact group for a free night of networking at the Connect Your Passion with Purpose event at Orlando Economic Partnership.   It was an empowering experience to witness women supporting women who are eager to lead change in our community.   We appreciate everyone who joined

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Blog HHM 2022 Recap

Thank You for Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Heart of Florida United Way! 

With Hispanic Heritage Month recently coming to a close, Heart of Florida United Way would like to thank everyone who celebrated with us!  During this special time, we reflected on how Hispanic cultures and our friends and family of Hispanic descent have influenced not only our own office but the entirety of our Central Florida community. 

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Heart of Florida United Way Celebrates Change Makers of Central Florida at the 5th Annual Change Maker Impact Awards

Cheers to all of this year’s nominees and winners of the 2022 Change Maker Impacts Awards and to everyone who joined us for this event on Thursday, October 13, at the Citrus Club. It was a special moment to witness many outstanding individuals and organizations who have such love for our community.    Once the ceremony program

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