Dear Community Ally, I hope you, your families and your work families are all staying safe and keeping healthy during these challenging times. It is my wish that the occasion of my letter was to discuss better times, but I’m afraid that’s not the case. Quite frankly, I’m worried. Whereas you are an important person […]
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Top 10 Things to Know About the 2020 ALICE Report We are living in historic times, and those households who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) are suffering unimaginably right now. The global pandemic COVID-19 has stricken a vulnerable part of our population who are fighting for their very lives. Around the world, the risk
Preparing for the Impending Housing Crisis in Central Florida – Bringing the Awareness to the Forefront We live in a community that supports one another in a time of need. This is one of the many things that makes Central Florida so special – its people. But now, the entire world is in an unprecedented
Leading with Resilience in these Challenging Times The world is changing right before our eyes. A global pandemic is affecting how we do business. Racial equality is again at the forefront of everyone’s thoughts. And gender rights are being addressed in our national government. Change is happening all around us, and it can be scary
We understand what a difficult time this is for you and your family. In an effort to keep you informed, we wanted to provide you an update on your request for assistance. By receiving this communication, we are indicating that we have received your request from Heart of Florida United Way’s COVID-19/ALICE Recovery Fund and
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46% of Floridians are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE). They are one paycheck away from financial ruin. We are living during challenging times. But as we face the adversity around us, we have the power to do good. Right now, it is easy to feel isolated. But even though we are apart, we are
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Supporting Our Community Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting how you can get involved and volunteer from home to spread hope and lend a hand. Join the Challenge We have a few ways you can volunteer virtually to help our community come together and have a little fun while we are safely
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As the situation around the Coronavirus continues to evolve, Heart of Florida United Way wants to share a few important reminders as it relates to our service to the Central Florida community. Contribute to the ALICE FundIn Central Florida alone there are 350,000 households that are working hard, but struggling to make ends meet. They
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Volunteering with Social Distancing As our community continues to social distance and shelter in place to protect one another from the COVID-19 virus, organizations are developing ways for individuals and families to help their global community from home. This Virtual Volunteering growth is connecting volunteers with organizations and programs in their local community and across
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Heart of Florida United Way Establishes Fund to Assist ALICE Workers Impacted by Economic Consequences of COVID-19/Coronavirus Heart of Florida United Way makes $100,000 initial investment; encourages other businesses to do the same ORLANDO, Fla. (March 17, 2020) – In response to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, Heart of Florida United Way has established a fund
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Each year on March 8th, people across the globe come together and celebrate all women, in all their diversities on International Women’s Day. It’s a time to recognize the achievements of women, whether social, political, economic or cultural.
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In Seminole County, 39 percent of households are struggling to make ends meet. They are ALICE® –Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – and are one emergency away from financial ruin. Each year, Heart of Florida United Way serves thousands of ALICE families in Seminole County. Joined by The Sharing Center, Heart of Florida United Way
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