National 211 Day celebrates the call center specialists who answer the call when community members need them.  In 2019, 211 responded to 22,000 calls and electronic contacts each month. By the end of 2020, our 211 Call Center received over 360,000 calls, provided 12,599 households with emergency financial assistance, and distributed over 7.1 million dollars […]

From hello to help, 211 is here for every person and every problem. In a crisis, in a disaster, in a pandemic, 211 is here to help every person in our community. From finding food and paying for housing and bills to connecting to other essential services, 211 is there. Every 211 is part of

While celebrating Black history, we also work to create a more equitable future. Black History Month is a time to celebrate influential leaders and impactful moments of the past. But celebrating Black history is not enough. United Way continues to work toward a future where Black Americans have the same access to employment, education, health

The impact from the COVID-19 pandemic on Central Florida’s local economy and housing market is real… and it will have long-term implications for the prosperity of our community overall. These issues are interconnected, complex and have a direct impact on our neighbors’ well-being and our businesses.  Heart of Florida United Way recently hosted a conversation

Since March 2020, when cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Central Florida, Heart of Florida United Way has been central to critical conversations on the challenges families face. As the lead advocate for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families in Central Florida, we knew we had to act. On March 17, 2020, HFUW established

11 Agencies Awarded Total of $1,045,000 to Provide Needed Support to ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Families in Central Florida Today, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) announced investments in community agencies that provide basic needs support to Central Florida families. In total, $1,045,000 was distributed for immediate use by the agencies to help

The holiday season is a time to reflect on all the reasons to be thankful. It is a gentle reminder of what the season is truly about. From making care packages for the less fortunate to donating gently used items to homeless shelters, here are a few ways to give back this holiday season in

Community Asked to Respond to Online Survey by Dec. 31; Participants Have Chance to Win One of Five $100 Gift Cards 2020 has been a tough year for many Central Florida residents. In fact since March 2020, United Way’s 211 Information and Referral Crisisline has received an increase of 36 percent of first-time callers to

The economic consequences of COVID-19 have taken a toll on the Central Florida economy, particularly the hospitality and tourism industry. As one of the primary drivers of the local economy, this industry has experienced significant declines in visitation, bookings and traffic. As a result, many individuals have been left furloughed, laid off, or with reduced

Diabetes is a life-long disease that affects the way your body handles glucose, a kind of sugar, in your blood. Your body changes most of the food you eat into glucose, which your body uses for energy. Your blood takes the glucose to the cells throughout your body. Your blood always has some glucose in it.

Without question, 2020, and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, brought more change and caused more disruption in our lives and communities than anyone could have anticipated. Despite this upheaval in our community, there are those who have stepped-up and stood out. They answered the community’s desperate call for help with support, compassion, bravery, and