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 […]
Have you ever noticed a charge on your credit card statement that seemed strange? If that scenario sounds familiar, you have likely been a target of fraud. Credit card fraud occurs when someone accesses your account information and spends your money without your knowledge or permission. In 2022, 44% of credit card users reported having […]
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 […]
It’s never too early to begin your journey toward financial prosperity. Heart of Florida United Way’s Bank On of Greater Orlando program can help connect students with the tools they need to open a secure and affordable checking account. From high school students who may have recently started their first part-time job, to college students […]
Imagine being a college student struggling to pay for tuition, books, your basic needs and, then, the unexpected happens. This is the reality for so many college students and, unfortunately, it often means dropping out of school. That’s where Destination Graduation comes in. Meet Kim Ranachowski, a student at Seminole State College of Florida […]
In our home state, we have 3.7% Floridian households (301,824) living completely without a bank account and relying solely on alternative financial services (outside traditional banking institutions). 17.9% Floridian households (1,468,335) are poorly or “under” banked, with at least one person holding a bank or credit union account, and yet still primarily relying on alternative […]
‘Tis the season of giving! This holiday season, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) has announced a sum of investments in community agencies that provide basic needs and financial stability support to stabilize Central Florida families in need known as ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). In total, $1,135,000 was distributed for immediate use […]
Our community has been through so much this year. We have witnessed the exponential rise in the cost of living and the lack of affordable housing across Central Florida. We have continued to feel the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and have weathered some of the toughest storms, including Hurricane Ian. But, through it […]
Did you know that 39 out of 194 students enrolled in Heart of Florida United Way’s Destination Graduation program at Seminole State College of Florida pursued a degree or certification in the nursing field in 2021? This is why we are so thrilled to share that HCA Florida Healthcare announced o the HCA Healthcare Foundation […]
Have you heard the BIG news?! Heart of Florida United Way Launches Partnership With Valencia College On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) President and CEO Jeff Hayward and Valencia College President Dr. Kathleen Plinske announced a $1 million investment by HFUW to support students in ALICE (Asset Limited, Income […]
Managing your finances can be difficult, especially without an active and contributory checking account. So how is your money management system working for you? Are you tired of all the unexpected fees and high monthly maintenance costs? Or, are you looking to explore new options to update or enhance your current personal finances? Bank On of Greater Orlando is […]
It’s here! With the help of our transformative $1 million investment in the recently unveiled Live United Village, we are partnering with The Sharing Center to create a one-stop hub to support our homeless neighbors and help uplift Seminole County residents out of poverty. In The News In case you missed it, several media outlets […]
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