Surviving the Unexpected Even before the economic crisis began, John and Susan knew they were headed for trouble. Like many working families, their living expenses, medical bills and credit card balances grew every month. When both lost their construction-industry jobs, they also nearly lost their home and everything else they’d worked so hard to achieve. Thanks to help from Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS), a United Way supported agency, the couple learned how to avoid foreclosure and rebuild their finances, savings and ability to survive another unexpected crisis.
Heart of Florida United Way Announces Improving Financial Stability Request for Proposal (RFP) for 2011 – 2012
The 2008 Heart of Florida United Way (United Way) Tri-County Needs Assessment identified lack of financial stability as a leading community concern. People who are financially stable understand the available options for acquiring and managing assets and have the opportunity to choose and implement healthy financial decisions. Reliable income, stable employment, awareness and comprehension of financial services, access to resources, and a strong support system help create the opportunity to make wise financial choices.
Our goal: Focus on prevention by addressing root causes of financial instability with evidenced-based initiatives/programs that have measurable impacts at the community level.
HFUW remains committed to the original goals outlined in the first Request for Proposal (RFP) and again invited applications for initiatives/programs that demonstrate how they will "move the needle" at the community level on issues related to financial stability. The RFP process was open to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that service Orange, Osceola and/or Seminole counties that promote lasting, measurable change - not just for today, but for generations to come.
For the 2011 - 2012 funding year, HFUW invited applications from mission-driven, nonprofit faith- and community-based organizations. An emphasis was placed on collaborative initiatives demonstrating coordinated initiative/program strategies that may include unique partnerships of organizations.
Stage I (Letters of Interest submission) for the 2011 - 2012 HFUW funding period is now closed. The due date for submitting an LOI was September 30, 2010.
To review the complete 2011 - 2012 Improving Financial Stability RFP, click here.
To review the presentation from our concluded Concept Meetings,click here.
Any questions related to the Improving Financial Stability initiative and/or the online competitive grant application process should be directed to Brittany Richards at 407-429-2177 or email brittany.richards@hfuw.org.
To learn more about Improving Financial Stability, click here.
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Making a Difference
364,000
In 2009-10, United Way funded programs helped nearly 364,000 Central Floridians lead healthier, safer lives.
30,000
neighbors received clothing, furniture and childcare to help them get back on their feet after a serious crisis
14,000
residents learned how to improve financial assets and self-sufficiency
3,300
Central Floridians received training to increase employability
Did You Know?
In May of this year, 74 percent of Heart of Florida United Way 2-1-1 calls related to financial assistance were from individuals or families who had never had to seek help before.
The unemployment rate for Central Florida reached a record high of 12.9 percent in 2010. *
7.6 percent of all households in the Central Florida area are "unbanked," meaning 65,000 households do not have a bank account of any type. **
* Workforce Central Florida ** Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), FDIC National Survey of Unbanked and Under-banked Households, December 2009
