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Read Across America
How to engage for the virtual day Read Across America is back this year on March 2nd, 2021! While our community may look a bit different this year, the love…
Over the Edge with Mission United Cancelation
After much consideration of current events and the need to ensure safety for all participants, Heart of Florida United Way’s Over the Edge with Mission United event, scheduled to be held on…
Celebrating 211 Day
National 211 Day celebrates the call center specialists who answer the call when community members need them. In 2019, 211 responded to 22,000 calls and electronic contacts each month. By…
7 Reasons You Should Use 211
From hello to help, 211 is here for every person and every problem. In a crisis, in a disaster, in a pandemic, 211 is here to help every person in…
Black History and Black Futures
While celebrating Black history, we also work to create a more equitable future. Black History Month is a time to celebrate influential leaders and impactful moments of the past. But…
OUTLOOK 2021: Local Experts Share Insights for the Year Ahead
The impact from the COVID-19 pandemic on Central Florida’s local economy and housing market is real… and it will have long-term implications for the prosperity of our community overall. These…
HFUW’s COVID-19 Response
Since March 2020, when cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Central Florida, Heart of Florida United Way has been central to critical conversations on the challenges families face. As the…
HFUW Action Team
Did you know that the average American volunteers 52 hours a year? That equates to 1 hour per week! Where are they finding the time, and more importantly, where are…
Heart of Florida United Way Invests More Than $1 Million to Support Basic Needs for ALICE Families During COVID-19
11 Agencies Awarded Total of $1,045,000 to Provide Needed Support to ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Families in Central Florida Today, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) announced investments…
How to engage for the virtual holiday season
The holiday season is a time to reflect on all the reasons to be thankful. It is a gentle reminder of what the season is truly about. From making care…
Heart of Florida United Way Launches Community Survey to Assess Impact of COVID-19 on Central Florida Families
Community Asked to Respond to Online Survey by Dec. 31; Participants Have Chance to Win One of Five $100 Gift Cards 2020 has been a tough year for many Central…
Heart of Florida United Way Partners with Orlando Winterfest to Bring Aid to Hospitality Tourism Workers Impacted by the Economic Consequences of COVID-19
The economic consequences of COVID-19 have taken a toll on the Central Florida economy, particularly the hospitality and tourism industry. As one of the primary drivers of the local economy,…