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7 Simple Tips to Succeed In College
7 Simple Tips to Succeed in College With school now well under way, it means stress is looming just around the corner. There are tests, quizzes and final exams, all…
Credit 101
If you’ve ever applied for a loan or financing, such as when buying a car, you’ve probably been asked about your credit score. However, according to a recent survey, the…
Mission United Pushup Challenge
Heart of Florida United Way has announced the launch of the Mission United Pushup Challenge. The rules are simple: do 20 pushups–without resting or stopping–or donate $20 to Mission United….
Take a Stand For Healthy Habits
The perils of prolonged sitting have been widely documented. A sedentary lifestyle significantly increases the chances of developing cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. If these facts are enough…
Homeless Services Network of Central Florida
The Homeless Services Network of Central Florida is the lead agency for the Continuum of Care of homeless services in Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties. As a supporter of partner…
Charting the Course
In September, Heart of Florida United Way announced a fundraising goal of $19 million for 2015-2016 at the “Charting the Course” Corporate Leadership Breakfast at the DoubleTree Downtown Orlando. As…
United Way at Work: YMCA Achievers
When speaking with Mina Ford, Executive Director with YMCA of Central Florida Teen Achievers, her passion is contagious. This is more than a job to her and YMCA Achievers is…
10 Tips to Get Ready for Back to School
It’s somehow August already, which means summer is winding down and the school year is looming closer and closer. Gone are the leisurely mornings and calm afternoons; instead, days will…
10 Fall Activities for $10 or Less
Fall is finally here! The blistering heat of summer has faded away which means there are plenty of fun fall activities happening in the area. Here are 10 fall activities…
Desk Emergency Kit
We all know those flawless women who can spend the day in a slim white sheath and look impeccable no matter how stressful the day is. For the rest of…
Student Loan Repayment 101
With college graduation comes celebration and relief. But after the parties end, reality sets in. For 40 million Americans, student loans are a necessary evil in order to pursue higher…
Depression versus the Blues
May is Mental Health Month. As part of Heart of Florida United Way’s focus onhealth, we are featuring mental health articles and information on all of our social media platforms….