Community Tragedy On Sunday, October 1, a shooter opened fire on over 22,000 concert-goers in Las Vegas. With 58 confirmed fatalities and over 500 injured, it has been deemed the worst mass shooting in the U.S. history. As the previous home for such a grim title, Central Florida is all too aware of ...
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We have established the Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief fund to assist with emergency assistance and basic needs of those affected. 100% of every dollar raised will go toward alleviating immediate storm-related needs in Puerto Rico, long-term community recovery and displacement assistance for families ...
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United Way Activates Hurricane Relief Fund Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Irma, we have activated the United Way Relief Fund to support our community on the road to recovery. 100% of donations to the Relief Fund will directly help Orange, Seminole and Osceola County resi...
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Pulse Recovery Summit We recently hosted the Pulse Recovery Summit with the Disaster Distress Helpline. Over 15 agencies from across Central Florida came together to discuss the long-term recovery of our community in response to the Pulse tragedy that took place on June 12, 2016. “We are here to t...
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In preparation of of Hurricane Irma’s arrival to Central Florida, we have compiled hurricane resources that can help you before, during and after the storm. This page will be updated as information becomes available. Be sure to follow Heart of Florida United Way on Twitter (@HFUW) and Facebook (@H...
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Living in Central Florida should mean we are all prepared for hurricane season, but all too often it’s a mad dash to be ready a day or two before the storm. A little planning ahead can mean avoiding a big headache later when the emergency supplies are in high demand and the lines at the store seem...
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