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ALICE in Focus: New Research Reveals 70% of Central Florida’s Hispanic and Black Children Lived in Financial Hardship Pre-Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted just how many children in Central Florida live in financial hardship and depend on assistance programs. However, new research highlights that this economic insecurity was rampant for Central Florida children even before the pandemic.  According to a new report created in partnership with United for ALICE, most of Central Florida’s Hispanic […]

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Heart of Florida United Way Invests $1 Million Toward Improving Mental Well-Being in Response to Orange County Mental & Behavioral Health Analysis

Today, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) announced a $1 million commitment in response to the Orange County Government’s Mental & Behavioral Health System of Care Community Analysis report. The report was released to Orange County Commissioners on February 22. “Orange County can’t do this alone,” said Mayor Jerry L. Demings. “We need the entire

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Women’s History Month 2022

9 Ways You Can Choose to Challenge Gender Inequity  Celebrate International Women’s Day with These Mentorship Ideas  Challenges faced together are often easier to manage. That’s true no matter your age or stage in life. Having someone who is by your side to help you face challenges is the power of mentorships! So, for this

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Mental Health Report

Heart of Florida United Way Launches a Mental & Behavioral Health Report in Collaboration with Orange County Here’s a hard truth. Last year, HFUW’s 211 Crisis Line received an average of 4 suicide calls a day from Orange County residents in their darkest hour.  Every day, we hear the anxiety in the voices of desperate people

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Observing Black History Month

Black History Month is observed in the United States, recognizing, celebrating, and honoring the achievements and contributions of the black populations and their role in the United States’ history. Heart of Florida United Way is excited to celebrate Black History Month! We recognize that the black community has contributed tremendously to the innovation and uniqueness

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Heart of Florida United Way Invests $140,000 in Three Local Agencies to Support Education, Health & Youth.

 In Honor of Black History Month, HFUW Invests in Long-Standing Community Pillars – Central Florida Urban League, Hebni Nutrition, New Image Youth Center Heart of Florida United Way announced recent investments to support three long-standing community pillars among Central Florida nonprofits. Central Florida Urban League ($45,000), Hebni Nutrition ($45,000), and New Image Youth Center ($50,000) are among the recent recipients of

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MISSION UNITED COVID-19 RECOVERY FUND 

The March 15th deadline for Veterans to receive help through HFUW’s Mission United COVID-19 Recovery Fund is quickly approaching.  DID YOU KNOW Florida is home to one of the largest Veteran populations in the United States?    Many of these service members live right here in Central Florida. Unfortunately, circumstances sometimes derail a Veteran’s ability to thrive in our community.  Thankfully, there are dedicated organizations and individuals who are working with MISSION UNITED to make

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The Women United Luncheon is returning in-person in 2022! And you won’t want to miss it! 

Join Women United Luncheon Chair Lourdes Mola, Lourdes Mola Solutions, and Vice-Chair Kathy Brown, Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute, at: Heart of Florida United Way Women United’s 15th annual Women United Luncheon! Wed., April 6th, 202211:00 a.m. – Registration & Networking12:00 – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch & Program Rosen Plaza Hotel9700 International ParkwayOrlando, FL 32819 With the

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