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Blog New BOD Members August 2023

HFUW Announces 2023-24 Slate of Board Officers and New Board Members

Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) is proud to announce the election of our new slate of officers and eight new community leaders to the 2023-24 Board of Directors.   Serving as Chair of the HFUW Board is Tracey Powell, Vice President of Travel Services, Pricing & Revenue Management – DSE at Walt Disney Parks & […]

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Blog CM 2023 Nominations

Nominations Open: Help Us Determine Our 2023 Change Makers

Central Florida is a community that embraces all that it means to Live United.  To show appreciation and honor individuals and organizations who have stepped up to contribute to significant and lasting change in our community over the past year, Heart of Florida United Way will recognize these passionate advocates through the 2023 Change Maker Impact […]

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Blog Suncoast Every Hit is a Win

Every Hit is A Win for Heart of Florida United Way: Vote for Us!

Every hit is a win!   Heart of Florida United Way has been selected by Suncoast Credit Union to compete for donations throughout August 2023.   Every Hit is a Win with Suncoast Credit Union is an initiative to engage Tampa Bay Rays fans and our community with Suncoast and their commitment to giving back to the […]

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Blog WU Spotlight Mia

Women United Member Spotlight: Mia Poinsette

Heart of Florida United Way is proud to spotlight a member of our Women United impact group and Founder and Executive Director of The Poinsette Foundation Mia Poinsette. Since joining Women United, Mia has become a leader-level donor and an incredible supporter through The Poinsette Foundation. Continue reading to learn more about what inspires Mia […]

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New Image Youth Center Children and Staff

Heart of Florida United Way Invests $1 Million to Create New, Permanent Home for New Image Youth Center in Parramore

On Friday, August 4, 2023, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) announced a $1,000,000 investment in the New Image Youth Center (NIYC), an organization that provides after-school and summer programs for Parramore’s children and teens. The funds were specifically invested for the purchase of a new building.  NIYC, celebrating its 19th anniversary this year, provides […]

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Blog ALICE Report

Central Florida ALICE Households Facing Financial Hardship Increased by More Than 33,000 Throughout Pandemic

The number of Central Florida households unable to afford basic needs increased during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting a total of 386,077 households throughout Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties.   Outlined in the new ALICE in the Crosscurrents: COVID and Financial Hardship in Florida report from Heart of Florida United Way and […]

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Blog LaVell Spotlight

Emerging Leaders Member Spotlight: LaVell D. Monger

Meet LaVell D. Monger, Vice Chair of Heart of Florida United Way’s Emerging Leaders Impact group. LaVell is the Director of Business Development & Outreach of RTW Photography and is committed to driving positive change in his community and beyond. He has recently been accepted as 1 of 6 to represent Central Florida in the […]

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Blog Summer Break Resources

Summer Showers and Hurricane Hours: Summer Break Resources

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 […]

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Blog 988 Anniversary

Heart of Florida United Way Commemorates One-year Milestone of the National Transition to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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 […]

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