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Nominate a Local Change Maker for the 2022 Change Maker Impact Awards
Central Florida is a community that embraces all that it means to Live United. Through its mission, Heart of Florida United Way brings together the non-profit, public, and private sectors…
Help Local Expecting Parents through our Community Baby Shower
Not all expecting parents have the resources they need, which is why Heart of Florida United Way hosts an annual Community Baby Shower. The event will be held in June…
How to Cope: Resources for Coping with Tragic Events in the News
In the wake of tragic news — like the loss of at least 18 children at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas — it can be incredibly difficult to process…
Recently Released Survival Budget Data: Heart of Florida United Way Reveals What it Actually Costs to Live in Central Florida
It costs approximately $35,424 for a single adult and $93,228 for a family of four to survive in Central Florida. That’s according to Heart of Florida United Way’s recently released…
Help Me Grow: Schedule of Books, Balls, and Blocks Screening Events for Developmental Screenings
Did you know that Help Me Grow partners with Central Florida libraries and Heart of Florida United Way to provide resources to parents and professionals about early childhood development? Plus,…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month: How Heart of Florida United Way is Supporting Our Community’s Mental Wellness
While May might be Mental Health Awareness Month, Heart of Florida United Way works to promote mental health and break down the stigma associated with it year-round. Only exacerbated by…
Board Member Spotlight: Heidi DeBenedetti
Board Member Spotlight: Heidi DeBenedetti Relocating from snowy Colorado to sunny Florida, Heidi DeBenedetti has an established relationship with United Way and comes from an ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained,…
Wells Fargo Partners with Heart of Florida United Way to Launch Bank On program to Support Financial Stability of Central Florida Families
The FDIC National Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked Households estimates that 63 million Americans are unbanked or underbanked, with an average annual cost of $3,000 per person. These individuals are…
ALICE in Focus: New Research Reveals 70% of Central Florida’s Hispanic and Black Children Lived in Financial Hardship Pre-Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted just how many children in Central Florida live in financial hardship and depend on assistance programs. However, new research highlights that this economic insecurity was rampant…
Women’s History Month: Making An Impact
“None of us can be who we are alone. Right? When you look at any successful person, there is always a true tribe of people whether mentors, coaches, parents, or…
Board Member Spotlight: Chad Wilson
Chad Wilson has a history with the United Way that runs parallel with his successful work with Publix Supermarkets here in Central Florida. Stretching back to his time as a…
Heart of Florida United Way Invests $1 Million Toward Improving Mental Well-Being in Response to Orange County Mental & Behavioral Health Analysis
Today, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) announced a $1 million commitment in response to the Orange County Government’s Mental & Behavioral Health System of Care Community Analysis report. The…