On February 5, Heart of Florida United Way unveiled its first-ever documentary film, “Know Your Place,” in tandem with Black History Month.
“Know Your Place”: A Reckoning with Central Florida’s Past Read More
Discover inspiring changemakers in this recap of the 6th Annual Change Maker Impact Awards, where we joined together to honor individuals and groups making a difference in our Central Florida community. Read about their accomplishments and be inspired to make a change too!
Recognizing Excellence: Highlights from the 6th Annual Change Maker Impact Awards Read More
Be inspired by a special letter from the co-chairs of the 17th annual Women United Luncheon, presented by Walt Disney World® Resort.
See how volunteers joined together at Heart of Florida United Way’s Share the Love event in February 2024 at U.S. Hunger and assembled thousands of meals for Central Florida families facing food insecurity.
Volunteers Stand Together Against Hunger at Share the Love 2024 Read More
Israel Navarro is now the Director of Quality Assurance and Training for 211 and Crisis Services at Heart of Florida United Way. Discover his journey from a 211 Supervisor to a leader committed to enhancing community support and service excellence.
Each February 11, Heart of Florida United Way comes together to celebrate 211 Day, shining a spotlight on this crucial resource and expressing our gratitude to our dedicated colleagues who keep it running. This year, we will commemorate 211 Day on Sunday (2/11). Whether it’s a single mom struggling to feed her kids, a Veteran
Celebrate 211 With Heart of Florida United Way Read More
In the spirit of compassion for our community, Heart of Florida United Way is proud to announce our annual spring volunteer experience: Share the Love. This February, we’re inviting you to join us and U.S. Hunger in making a real impact on the lives of those facing food insecurity right here in Central Florida. While
Learn how Carolyn Shermer, Senior VP of IT at Heart of Florida United Way, recently completed the MIT Executive Program on Artificial Intelligence, giving her new insights into the role of AI in business innovation.
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Last week, Heart of Florida United Way volunteers from across Central Florida came together for our fourth annual Week of Action: a series of group events commemorating the service legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. More
Do you know someone who needs help filing their taxes for FREE? Heart of Florida United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a key community resource that offers free tax preparation service run by volunteers for individuals and families throughout Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. VITA offers free tax help to those who make
File Your Taxes for FREE with Heart of Florida United Way’s VITA Program! Read More
Meet Emerging Leaders member Quanisha “Tina” Nugent, who joined last year and likes to be able to network with other members. Q: When did you join Emerging Leaders? A: I joined Emerging Leaders in 2023. Q: What inspires you as a leader? A: What inspires me as a leader is the profound sense of responsibility and privilege
Emerging Leaders Member Spotlight: Quanisha Nugent Read More
In 2024, we are celebrating our 85th anniversary, commemorating more than eight decades of unwavering dedication to the Central Florida community. Over the last 85 years, we have supported our community as our country has weathered wars, recessions, and a once-in-a-century pandemic. Close to home, we have helped our Central Florida neighbors navigate the aftermath
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