This week marks the 43rd annual National Volunteer Week. Established by President Richard Nixon in 1974, this week is meant to inspire us all to band together and make a difference. Perhaps over the years, volunteer events have begun to feel repetitive; maybe you’re not as excited about pitching in as you used to be.

Haven’t filed yet? You’re not alone! Almost six million Americans still haven’t filed their taxes yet this year. With less than three weeks left until cut off, this staggering number is concerning to say the least. Anyone will tell you what a pain it is to file, but is that really a reason to avoid

Did you know? Middle-income neighborhoods have 13 books for every 1 child, but low-income neighborhoods have 1 book for every 300 children. This is a fact that many of you are probably familiar with. But here are some other facts that may be a little harder to swallow…   – Students who don’t read proficiently

Women’s Leadership Council Announces Jodi Picoult as Speaker for 2017 Luncheon This year we are proud to announce renowned author Jodi Picoult as our key speaker. Jodi (Nineteen Minutes, My Sister’s Keeper, Small Great Things) is a leader in the ranks of hard-working women. Along with being an award winning author (2013-2014 New Hampshire Literary

AmeriCorps members are being honored for their service right now during AmeriCorps Week. March 4, 2017 through March 11, 2017 is AmeriCorps Week, a chance to honor the hard work of members and alums.  AmeriCorps members dedicate their time to their communities in hopes of making a difference…. and they have!  Since 1994, more than ONE

At Heart of Florida United Way, we believe all parents should have the security of being able to provide their baby with the essentials. Thanks to our community’s help, we collected 40,311 items for the Basics for Babies drive. Local companies, churches, schools, social groups and individuals brought in thousands of much needed items. One local mom, Crystal

We have recently launched Text4Tots, a new texting resource for parents. We believe that the foundation for a good life begins at a young age which is why we want to empower parents and guardians to help their children reach developmental milestones from infancy.   We have partnered with the Early Learning Coalition, Healthy Start and