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 […]
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We are pleased to announce that after a four month search in which nearly 300 applications were submitted, the volunteer search committee has appointed a new president and CEO for Heart of Florida United Way. Jeffery J. Hayward, currently chief of external affairs at United Way of Massachusetts Bay, will assume the helm of Heart
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With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s easy to get bogged down in preparing for festivities. Despite the frenzy of the season, many consider this a time to give back to our community. This is why Heart of Florida United Way has compiled its 2016 Holiday Volunteer Guide. This comprehensive list features volunteer
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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
Did you know that up to 30% of new moms are not able to afford enough diapers to change their babies as often as needed? A recent study found that as many as one in three mothers had cut back significantly on food, childcare, or utilities just to afford diapers for their newborn. Can you imagine
October marks two major changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These new changes are in the best interest of the student, allowing for more time to gather necessary information and utilizing tax information that has already been completed. Here are the things you need to know: The FAFSA will now be
In preparation for Hurricane Matthew’s arrival in Central Florida, it’s a good time to review proper hurricane procedures. While it can be hard to gauge the severity of oncoming storms, it’s always best to be prepared for any situation that may arise. Here are some important tips to utilize to be ready for the next
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As Central Florida’s largest volunteer event, Day of Caring gives thousands of volunteers the chance to make a difference in the areas of education, income, health and basic needs. It is the region’s largest single-day volunteer event. This year, Day of Caring is on September 30th. Many companies will use this day of volunteerism to
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Become a United Way Loaned Executive For a Unique Professional Development Opportunity If you’re looking to diversify your skills and find purpose in your work, the Loaned Executive program might be a great match for you. Heart of Florida United Way relies on the support of corporate and non-profit partners to sponsor a local professional
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June 12th was one of the most devastating days in our region’s history. We lost 49 of our neighbors in the early morning hours due to the horrible acts of one man. Like many of you, we are still struggling to come to grips with this tragedy, how it happened and how to prevent it
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Heart of Florida United Way offers our deepest sympathies to the victims of the horrific June 12 shooting, their loved ones and the whole community. We have seen other cities cope with horrible tragedies, but this time, we did not need to see maps or city overviews to understand what happened. We’ve all driven by
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On June 21, hundreds of local volunteers mobilized for Day of Action to serve in the community and improve childhood literacy. Hundreds of Day of Action volunteers invested their time at dozens of projects which impacted hundreds of children. Their efforts helped to prevent “summer reading loss,” the decline in reading development and achievement over the summer break.
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