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A message from Heart of Florida United Way President and CEO, Jeff Hayward

With Governor DeSantis allowing the state eviction moratorium to expire, our community is now deferring to the CDC’s eviction moratorium to keep families impacted by economic consequences of the COVID-19 crisis from becoming homeless. Although the executive orders from the Governor provided a longer runway for some families to get back on their feet, there […]

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What Hispanic Heritage Month means to some of our Board Members

Last week kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month.  To celebrate, we asked our volunteers some questions about their rich heritage.  Check out some of the responses from Heart of Florida United Way board members below, and join in the conversation by sharing your story on social media throughout the month. David Ruiz – UPS (retired) Why

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Orange County Cares for Nonprofits

Orange County Government, partnering with Heart of Florida United Way, has launched a program to help local nonprofits cover COVID-19 related expenses.

Attention Orange County Nonprofits! The Orange County Board of County Commissioners approved a total of $2.8 million to be available through the County’s Social-Service Nonprofit Fund Program. Eligible local nonprofits may apply for up to $5,000 in reimbursement funds for expenses related to the direct response to COVID-19. “Through our contractual agreement, Heart of Florida United

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Heart of Florida United Way Receives Grant from Bob Woodruff Foundation to Assist Military Veterans in Tri-County Area Impacted by COVID-19

Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) is one of 26 organizations across the United States to receive an NFL-Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) partnership “Healthy Lifestyles and Creating Community” grant. It’s been designated to the Mission United COVID-19 Recovery Fund to provide emergency financial assistance to ensure at least 20 post-9/11 veterans who’ve lost income due

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Change Makers Wanted!

Heart of Florida United Way Seeking Unsung Heroes & Change Maker Junior Nominations from Community through Sept. 23 Central Florida is a community that embraces all that it means to Live United – this year more than ever before. Through its mission, Heart of Florida United Way brings together the non-profit, public, and private sectors

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Gold Star Mother’s Day

Upcoming event with short deadline Some people are not aware that the last Sunday in September is designated as Gold Star Mother’s Day. Observing the day began in 1936, and has been expanded to be more inclusive by adding the surviving family members. This year it is Sunday, September 27. The Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory

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2020 ALICE Report

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

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Housing Crisis

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

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Courageous Humility

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

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