The Opioid Crisis Heart of Florida United Way has teamed up with the Orange County Heroin Task Force to tackle the opioid crisis head on. There has been a 35% increase in opioid-related deaths in Florida. Even more astounding, fentanyl deaths has seen a spike of 97%. Each year, the opioid cris...
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It was the first day of school and Eddy sat alone at his desk in the corner. On the back of his chair hung a plastic bag with 2 half-used notebooks and a handful of dull pencils. Around him, his classmates unpacked their backpacks filled with new school supplies. Next to him, Eddy could hear a debat...
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A Record-Breaking Chef’s Gala! With 23 of Central Florida’s premiere chefs and restaurants serving unique dishes and 1,000 guests in attendance, Chef’s Gala was truly “A Tasteful Way to Make a Difference.” As one of United Way’s largest fundraising events, we are proud to announce that t...
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Housing Assistance Program for Hurricane Maria Evacuees Since Hurricane Maria struck in September, we have been hard at work helping those impacted by the storm. From sending desperately needed supplies to Puerto Rico, to helping evacuees settle into Central Florida, we have been there every step of...
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Do you want to make the world to be a better place? Do you think getting a good education is the foundation to a better life? Are you the type of person to #GetThingsDone? Then it sounds like you might have what it takes! At Heart of Florida United Way, we fight for the education of every student in...
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Women United Luncheon 2018 We are pleased to announce that the Heart of Florida United Way’s 11th annual Women United Luncheon successfully raised $182,500 for education and in-school literacy programs. Locally composed of a network of female leaders with more than 70,000 members, Women United wil...
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