Initially created to honor the 22 humanitarian aid workers who lost their lives in a 2003 bombing in Baghdad, World Humanitarian Day — commemorated annually on August 19 — brings people from across the humanitarian system together to advocate for people impacted by crisis and for the aid workers who sacrifice so much to do […]
World Humanitarian Day: HFUW Honors 211 Specialists Helping Those in Crisis Read More
Are you an up-and-coming leader who is passionate about making a difference? Do you want to connect with like-minded individuals? Heart of Florida United Way invites you to A Big Night to Unite with HFUW’s Emerging Leaders and Big Brothers Big Sister of Central Florida. During this don’t-want-to-miss event, you’ll meet like-minded peers wanting
A Big Night to Unite: A Free Networking Event for Leaders in Central Florida Read More
Heart of Florida United Way is proud to collaborate with upliftED —a non-profit organization on a mission with an exciting goal: by the year 2025, upliftED aims to have 60% of our workforce holding a high-value credential or post-secondary degree. A major step forward is ensuring students understand the different types of aid available to
UpliftED Paves the Way for Accessible & Affordable Higher Education Read More
Due to the global pandemic, families with children enrolled in public schools — regardless of household income — have received free school meals for their children for the past two years. On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDAC) released updates to the free and reduced-priced school meals and
ALICE Families Face Food Insecurity: Free & Reduced-Priced School Meal Guidelines Released Read More
Heart of Florida United Way has partnered with United for ALICE to research the reality for people with disabilities living in Central Florida. What the report found is eye-opening. The number of people with disabilities in Central Florida who struggle to afford the basics is far higher than federal poverty data indicates — 40% compared
It’s here! With the help of our transformative $1 million investment in the recently unveiled Live United Village, we are partnering with The Sharing Center to create a one-stop hub to support our homeless neighbors and help uplift Seminole County residents out of poverty. In The News In case you missed it, several media outlets
In Recent News: Live United Village is Now Open Read More
For more than 15 years, people across the nation have connected to suicide prevention and mental health crisis care by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). Through the years, the lifeline has received more than 20 million calls from people in distress looking for support when they need it most. In 2021
988: The new three-digit number for suicide prevention and mental health crisis care Read More
“Today was so amazing. United Way does such a great job of getting you out into the community and getting your hands dirty and sitting side by side with your neighbors and really having fun. Today was just a bucket filler day for me.” That is how Women United Member Samantha Kearns O’Lenick described her
Making a Difference: Women United Meets and Volunteers at Orlando Day Nursery Read More
At times, when the needs in a community are great, it can feel hopeless or overwhelming. At Heart of Florida United Way, we feel it when our 211 operators answer the phone. The calls coming in range from parents in need of childcare to people in need of food, rental assistance, or connections to support for their
This is How We #LiveUnited: A Thank you to Our Donors Read More
Below you will find links and educational resources for providing your newest family member with a healthy start. Click through the links below to learn more about how to best care for your baby, yourself, and your family. GOLDEN RATTLE SPONSOR AdventHealth for Women offers a whole person approach to health care that embraces women
Community Baby Shower: Virtual Resource Library Read More
At Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW), we are thrilled to announce our transformational $1 million investment to enhance social services in Seminole County through a partnership with The Sharing Center. Together, we are bringing a mutual vision to life of creating a one-stop hub to support our homeless neighbors and help uplift Seminole County residents
Central Florida is a community that embraces all that it means to Live United. Through its mission, Heart of Florida United Way brings together the non-profit, public, and private sectors to create a better life for every person in Central Florida. To show appreciation and honor individuals and organizations who have stepped up to contribute
Nominate a Local Change Maker for the 2022 Change Maker Impact Awards Read More
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