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Heart of Florida United Way’s 2023 Thanksgiving Project: A Heartwarming Success

In its fifth consecutive year, the Heart of Florida United Way’s Thanksgiving Project continues to make a significant impact in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. This annual initiative, dedicated to supporting ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families, has grown exponentially, reflecting a community united in the spirit of giving and compassion. This year, HFUW …

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Smart City supports families in need as part of annual thanksgiving project

Since 2019, Smart City has provided the funding needed for thousands of full holiday meal kits for struggling families through Heart of Florida United Way’s Thanksgiving Project. This year’s investment combined with other sponsors will provide Thanksgiving meals to 4,000 households in Central Florida. “Since our founding in 1969, our company has grown in large …

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Unveiling the Future: Heart of Florida United Way Unveils Our New Website

Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our revamped Heart of Florida United Way website. This digital transformation marks a significant step in our commitment to providing a seamless, engaging, and informative online experience.  A Modern Design for a Modern Community ✨ At the heart of our redesign is a modern and vibrant …

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Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes to Headline Heart of Florida United Way’s 17th Annual Women United Luncheon 

For the 17th year in a row, Heart of Florida United Way will proudly host the Women United Luncheon, presented by the Walt Disney World® Resort, uniting influential and accomplished leaders from various professional backgrounds. The luncheon will celebrate the remarkable collective impact that women can achieve when we join forces. This don’t-want-to-miss event will also …

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Help Feed Families in Need: Volunteer for Our 2023 Thanksgiving Project!

Does your family have a favorite holiday tradition? The Heart of Florida United Way family’s favorite annual tradition is our Thanksgiving Project, and we are so excited to share it with you!   During this meaningful event, HFUW team members, board members, volunteers, donors, and sponsors come together to help Central Florida families in need by …

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Heart of Florida United Way Earns Coveted Highest Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

Heart of Florida United Way has exciting news to share! We’re proud to announce that we have once again earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator with a perfect 100% rating in three key areas: Accountability and Finance, Culture and Community, and Leadership and Adaptability.  Let’s break down why we are so proud about this:  Accountability …

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Joan Cleveland

Emerging Leaders Member Spotlight: Joan Cleveland

Meet Emerging Leaders member and Membership Coordinator at the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida: Joan Cleveland! Continue reading to learn more about Joan.   Q: When did you join Emerging Leaders?    A: I joined Emerging Leaders on August 30, 2022. Q: What inspires you as a leader?    A: As a leader, I am deeply …

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Central Florida Business Leaders Harness the Power of Partnership at HFUW’s Business United Summit!

There is power in partnership!  On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, Heart of Florida United Way hosted Central Florida’s first-ever Business United Summit, presented by Publix Super Markets Charities — an event where local business leaders learned how engaging with the nonprofit community can bolster their company’s brand, foster cross-generational employee engagement, expand their markets, and help them …

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The Stigma of Suicide within Latinx/Hispanic Community: HFUW’s 211 Quality Assurance Manager Shares Insights and Resources

By Israel Navarro, 211 Quality Assurance Manager  The stigma of suicide can prevent people from seeking the help they desperately need, so as we find ourselves at the intersection of National Suicide Prevention Month and Hispanic Heritage Month, I want to shed light on a topic that often remains shrouded in silence within the Latinx/Hispanic …

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