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 […]
It’s summer break! No school and just fun in the sun for many families, but for many ALICE families, that’s not the case. Summer break means losing resources that they depended on for most of the year, like free lunches. Luckily, Summer Break Spot is here to help support families who need those free meals […]
By Victor Norman I’ve lived in Orlando my whole life, and — like most Orlando natives — have been to countless pools and waterparks, but Thursday morning: Dwight Bain taught me how to swim. Early on Thursday morning, I drove to Winter Park’s Center for Health and Wellbeing to participate in Heart of Florida United […]
One year ago, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline transitioned to become 988 for easy to remember three-digit dialing access and making the vitally important mental health resource accessible by simply pressing three buttons. As a result, the lifeline has seen a significant increase in calls — supporting more people in need than ever before. No matter […]
Join us for the Thanksgiving Project facilitated by Heart of Florida United Way. Together we stand up for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Central Florida. The Thanksgiving Project is a community-wide food drive to provide 4,000 holiday meal kits to ALICE households in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties, while providing rewarding and inspiring volunteer experiences.
Each year, Heart of Florida United Way staff and volunteers operate the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to provide free tax preparation services to individuals and families throughout Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. The service, which is available to those who make $73,000 or less, is designed to help our neighbors save the dollars […]
This October, we celebrate our community’s game changers and hand raisers, or — as Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) likes to call them — our Change Makers! Join us at our annual Change Maker Impact Awards to recognize our neighbors throughout Central Florida who inspire a better tomorrow every day. Here are the details […]
Are you an up-and-coming leader who is passionate about making a difference? Do you want to connect with like-minded individuals? Heart of Florida United Way invites you to A Big Night to Unite with HFUW’s Emerging Leaders and Big Brothers Big Sister of Central Florida. During this don’t-want-to-miss event, you’ll meet like-minded peers wanting […]
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