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Heart of Florida United Way offers our deepest sympathies to the victims of the horrific June 12 shooting, their loved ones and the whole community. We have seen other cities…

On June 21, hundreds of local volunteers mobilized for Day of Action to serve in the community and improve childhood literacy. Hundreds of Day of Action volunteers invested their time at dozens…

Volunteers are at the core of what we do each and every day. Without them, United Way and other non-profit organizations could not make the impact in the community that…

Gratitude for a Life of Opportunity: Karl Holz, President, New Vacation Operations and Disney Cruise Line When it comes to passion, the only thing that is bigger than Karl Holz’…

The silent auction features a weeklong stay at this French Chateau There are just a few days left until Chef’s Gala, Central Florida’s premier fine dining and…

After a decade of service as the President & CEO of Heart of Florida United Way, Robert H. (Bob) Brown has announced his plans to retire. Heart of Florida United…

Growing up, you probably had a favorite book you read over and over. Maybe it was Charlotte’s Web … The Very Hungry Caterpillar … or Green Eggs and Ham. The…

Several Tax Sites are Still Open in the Orlando Area for FREE Tax Preparation after April 18!                       The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a free tax preparation service…

Click here to view photos from the event Heart of Florida United Way celebrated the end of the 2015-2016 campaign last night at the Orlando Citrus…

Harold Mills is a fixture in the community and a representative of exactly what United Way aims to accomplish. Spending his early childhood  in an Ohio housing project, Mills certainly…

Tania was worried about her son. Jason, two years old, seemed to be a bit different than other children his age. While others his age were starting to say full…

Today, in honor of #TRexTuesday, we launched a new video featuring a TRex and taxes to raise awareness for free tax preparation services and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)….