Heart of Florida United Way 

A baby born with developmental disabilities, a senior who can no longer drive or prepare meals, a family that is struggling to find affordable housing – these are a few of the more than 375,000 Central Floridians who are served each year by Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) supported agencies and programs.

 FROM L TO R:
Lilian Garcia, Tupperware Brands Corp. | Helen Donegan, University of Central Florida | Mayor Richard T. Crotty, Orange County and 2008-09 United Way Campaign Chair | Avido Khahaifa, Orlando Sentinel | Meg Crofton, Walt Disney World® Resort | Alex Martins, Orlando Magic | Sophia | Police Chief Val Demings, City of Orlando

Founded in 1939, HFUW is Central Florida’s largest supporter of local health and human service agencies. In 2008-09 it managed more than $24 million dollars in total resources, including $17,818,000 raised during the annual campaign that helps fund nearly 120 local health and human service programs.

It also operates the United Way 2-1-1 & Elder Helpline, the United Way Volunteer Resource Center, the Gifts in Kind Center, the Ryan White Part B/General Revenue Program and the Stewardship program. 

 In 2008, HFUW adopted a bold new strategic direction focused on prevention. Known as Investing in Results, the initiative is guiding United Way’s work to move the needle in four critical impact areas:  

• Developing Healthy Children and Families
• Building Safe Communities
• Increasing Financial Stability
• Alleviating Hunger and Homelessness

Mission

To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our communities.

Vision

To engage all citizens to work together to build healthy, safe, caring, and strong communities.