Heart of Florida United Way

Blog Crisis

How to Cope: Resources for Coping with Tragic Events in the News

In the wake of tragic news — like the loss of at least 18 children at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas — it can be incredibly difficult to process information and cope with resulting emotions, feelings, and thoughts.  Fear, sadness, and anxiety are all normal responses to crisis for both children and adults, but you […]

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Blog Survival Budgets

Recently Released Survival Budget Data: Heart of Florida United Way Reveals What it Actually Costs to Live in Central Florida

It costs approximately $35,424 for a single adult and $93,228 for a family of four to survive in Central Florida. That’s according to Heart of Florida United Way’s recently released updated Household Survival Budget, which is based on updated research conducted from public sources.     ALICE households are some of the most susceptible to increasing […]

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Blog HMG Summer

Help Me Grow: Schedule of Books, Balls, and Blocks Screening Events for Developmental Screenings

Did you know that Help Me Grow partners with Central Florida libraries and Heart of Florida United Way to provide resources to parents and professionals about early childhood development? Plus, through our Books, Balls, and Blocks events, we offer free developmental milestone screenings.  During these events, parents complete a milestone screening while their child plays with […]

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