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 […]
Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our revamped Heart of Florida United Way website. This digital transformation marks a significant step in our commitment to providing a seamless, engaging, and informative online experience. A Modern Design for a Modern Community ✨ At the heart of our redesign is a modern and vibrant […]
Heart of Florida United Way has exciting news to share! We’re proud to announce that we have once again earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator with a perfect 100% rating in three key areas: Accountability and Finance, Culture and Community, and Leadership and Adaptability. Let’s break down why we are so proud about this: Accountability […]
Are your business leaders looking for new ways to increase employee retention? Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) can help solve this challenge by connecting your employees to our Impact Groups – inclusive groups that welcome individuals with shared interests and experiences to network and engage with community programs and initiatives. In this Orlando Business […]
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 & […]
What are your organization’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals? When businesses partner with nonprofits, it’s not only a win for our community, but for their business’s strategy, brand reputation, culture, and so much more. Heart of Florida United Way’s President and CEO Jeff Hayward takes a deeper dive into this topic in an Orlando Business […]
Meet Arianna Zoë Theofan, current chair of Heart of Florida United Way’s Emerging Leaders Impact Group, which is a group for early- to mid-career professionals passionate about making an impact in their community. Q: When did you join Emerging Leaders? A: February 2022. Q: What inspires you as a leader? A: The work that needs […]
‘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 […]
Congratulations to our very own President and CEO Jeff Hayward on being named one of Orlando Magazine’s 50 Most Powerful in Orlando 2022. This list celebrates the exceptional leaders in our community who are making a difference in Central Florida. On the list, Jeff joins the likes of Pam Gould, President and CEO of Shepherd’s […]
Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) is proud to announce our three newly elected community leaders to the 2022-23 Board of Directors, which now consists of 35 community representatives! Please join us in welcoming Char Jordan, State Director for Allstate Insurance, Lysa Barbano, Senior Vice President and Market President at VyStar Credit Union, and Stephanie Gardner, […]
Heart of Florida United Way is proud to collaborate with upliftED —a non-profit organization on a mission with an exciting goal: by the year 2025, upliftED aims to have 60% of our workforce holding a high-value credential or post-secondary degree. A major step forward is ensuring students understand the different types of aid available to […]
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