You may have heard the old adage, “Nothing in life is certain except death and taxes.” Well, thanks to a little help from Heart of Florida United Way, you won’t have to worry about one of those things this tax season. We believe financial stability is a pillar to a successful life, and your tax […]
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Dr. Elizabeth Cobbs to Headline Women United Luncheon This year the Women United Luncheon is proud to present Dr. Elizabeth Cobbs, acclaimed author of The Hello Girls and The Hamilton Affair, as the keynote speaker. According to a review of The Hello Girls by NPR: “They were brave. They were resourceful. But when they returned home,
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Who will give hope to the hungry? David had a long standing tradition of taking his family out for dinner on Valentine’s Day. It had started when he and his wife first started dating and expanded to include their growing family over the years. It was something he always looked forward to with balloons, a
Financially Fit 2018 As a tribute to his great legacy and service, many use Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a time to volunteer and give back to the community. At Heart of Florida United Way, we hosted our ninth annual Financially Fit campaign. Organized by our Volunteer Resource Center, over 30 volunteers came together
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Holden Heights kids have the odds stacked against them. Half of the children living there do not attend a before or after-school program and at least 75% of them do not get help with their homework. The statistics show the need is great, which is why Heart of Florida United Way and the City of
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Changing careers is a stressful process for anyone. But for veterans making the move to civilian life, it can be an even trickier transition. For example, creating a civilian resume is an exasperating task. Describing military skills for a civilian job opening usually involves jargon and terms that results in veterans being passed over for
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Annual workplace campaigns play a pivotal role in United Way’s fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Central Florida. All across our community, corporate partners are coming together with their employees to raise money, engage volunteers and advocate for lasting change. Without the annual workplace campaigns, United Way wouldn’t have
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The holidays are a time to celebrate. But for the Puerto Rican evacuees fleeing to Central Florida, the joy and festivities of the season were harder to get into. Many have lost everything: their homes, their jobs, some have even lost family members from Hurricane Maria. While trying to figure out next steps, some families
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We recently hosted our 20th annual Leadership Donor Appreciation Event at SeaWorld. For two decades now, we have partnered with our friends at SeaWorld to say thank you to our Leadership Donors. Our Leadership Donors are those generous individuals who donate $1,000 or more and they are an integral role in the fight for our
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Motherhood should be a time of joy and excitement. But as Emma stared down at her baby crying on the changing pad, all she felt was guilt and shame. Her last dollar had just gone to paying rent and her next paycheck was still two days away. She only had three diapers left. With tears
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Volunteer Opportunities During the Holiday Season The smell of turkey. The excitement of buying gifts. It’s easy to get caught up in the commotion of the holiday season, but for many in our community, it’s a time of great need. Across Central Florida, there are those who are struggling to pay rent let alone buy
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In response to the overwhelming requests for housing assistance we have experienced at the Puerto Rico Welcome Center at the Orlando Airport, our CEO Jeff Hayward authored the following letter. It was delivered to Florida Governor Rick Scott on October 26 requesting immediate and long term support to alleviate the affordable housing crisis. Dear Governor
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