Discover how Heart of Florida United Way’s 211 Information and Referral Line offers vital support to families facing food insecurity during the summer months. From brown bag food programs to pet food assistance, learn how 211 connects families with essential resources to ensure no child goes hungry.
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 […]
Have you ever had someone shine a light in your life in your time of need? LaToya’s Story Meet LaToya Pugh, a single mother of two daughters who called Heart of Florida United Way’s 211 Information and Referral Crisis Line in her darkest hour. Recently, LaToya joined us at our 16th annual Women United Luncheon […]
In case you haven’t heard: Tens of thousands of people could lose their Medicaid coverage due to a reversal of a COVID-era policy. But together, we can help. On Monday, March 6, 2023, Heart of Florida United Way brought together community stakeholders to talk about the issue — known as Medicaid Unwinding — and how we […]
Roses are red, violets are blue, your self-care is important and Heart of Florida United Way thinks so, too! In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we recently spoke with our 211 Crisis Services Manager Nicole in the following video to discuss the importance of self-care and a few ways to help you put yourself first. […]
The importance of mental health can’t be ignored, and Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) is committed to doing our part to support mental health and wellness within our community. Let’s Talk About Mental Health Asking for help is not easy. Tom Holland, an on-screen superhero, recently shared his mental wellness experience that shed light […]
Initially created to honor the 22 humanitarian aid workers who lost their lives in a 2003 bombing in Baghdad, World Humanitarian Day — commemorated annually on August 19 — brings people from across the humanitarian system together to advocate for people impacted by crisis and for the aid workers who sacrifice so much to do […]
At times, when the needs in a community are great, it can feel hopeless or overwhelming. At Heart of Florida United Way, we feel it when our 211 operators answer the phone. The calls coming in range from parents in need of childcare to people in need of food, rental assistance, or connections to support for their […]
In a crisis, disaster, or pandemic, 211 is here to help every person in our community every day of the year. From finding food and paying for housing and bills to connecting to other essential services, 211 is there, 365/24/7, to answer the call whenever a personal crisis may occur. Every 211 is part of […]
Heart of Florida United Way is the first 2-1-1 center in the United States to launch a texting platform to support cybercrime victims on the existing 2-1-1 infrastructure. Leading the Way Continuing its fight against cybercrime in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties, Heart of Florida United is the first 2-1-1 to launch a national Cybercrime Texting […]
United Ways are making a difference in communities across the world. Once a month, we gather for a Twitter #UnitedWayChat to share ideas, encourage and inspire one another. In February, the topic was the work our 2-1-1 Informational and Referral Crisis Line is doing in Central Florida. Below are the top tweets but be sure to […]
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