David Ruiz is a prominent figure in the community and a representative of exactly what United Way aims to accomplish. As the retired UPS Florida President, he is now turning his expertise and passion towards serving as the 2016-2017 Campaign Chair. What are your passions? There are so many things that have been impactful to me […]
The Health Insurance Landscape Health insurance has become a hot topic of discussion. While the U.S. Census Bureau reports that the rate of uninsured children stands at an all-time low of 4.8% nationwide, Florida has lagged behind with a reported 6.9% of children not covered. Overall, it’s good news that indicates things are headed in […]
Live United Victory Celebration Bacon, eggs and fundraising! Today, Heart of Florida United Way celebrated the end of its 2016-17 Workplace Giving Campaign with the Live United Victory Celebration. Every year, employees from across Central Florida signed up for payroll deductions through workplace giving campaigns in order to invest in community programs supported by Heart […]
Women’s Leadership Luncheon We are proud to announce that our milestone 10th annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon raised an impressive $197,345! The money raised will go back into the community to fund local education initiatives and help Title-I schools receive an online reader program. This program impacts over 6,000 students and gives them access to a […]
Mental Health Awareness Month May is Mental Health Awareness month, yet many in Central Florida don’t realize there is a free resource available 24/7 that offers solutions to a range of mental health issues: the 2-1-1 Information and Assistance Helpline. Via call, text or chat, clients are able to connect with a 2-1-1 specialist who has […]
This week marks the 43rd annual National Volunteer Week. Established by President Richard Nixon in 1974, this week is meant to inspire us all to band together and make a difference. Perhaps over the years, volunteer events have begun to feel repetitive; maybe you’re not as excited about pitching in as you used to be. […]
Haven’t filed yet? You’re not alone! Almost six million Americans still haven’t filed their taxes yet this year. With less than three weeks left until cut off, this staggering number is concerning to say the least. Anyone will tell you what a pain it is to file, but is that really a reason to avoid […]
Did you know? Middle-income neighborhoods have 13 books for every 1 child, but low-income neighborhoods have 1 book for every 300 children. This is a fact that many of you are probably familiar with. But here are some other facts that may be a little harder to swallow… – Students who don’t read proficiently […]
Women’s Leadership Council Announces Jodi Picoult as Speaker for 2017 Luncheon This year we are proud to announce renowned author Jodi Picoult as our key speaker. Jodi (Nineteen Minutes, My Sister’s Keeper, Small Great Things) is a leader in the ranks of hard-working women. Along with being an award winning author (2013-2014 New Hampshire Literary […]
AmeriCorps members are being honored for their service right now during AmeriCorps Week. March 4, 2017 through March 11, 2017 is AmeriCorps Week, a chance to honor the hard work of members and alums. AmeriCorps members dedicate their time to their communities in hopes of making a difference…. and they have! Since 1994, more than ONE […]
Tax season is here! It can be an overwhelming and confusing process for many so we have 3 essential things to remember before you start your taxes this year. VITA sites will help you prepare your taxes for FREE for qualified residents. No gimmicks, no tricks, no hidden fees. IRS-trained volunteers are available at our […]
At Heart of Florida United Way, we believe all parents should have the security of being able to provide their baby with the essentials. Thanks to our community’s help, we collected 40,311 items for the Basics for Babies drive. Local companies, churches, schools, social groups and individuals brought in thousands of much needed items. One local mom, Crystal […]
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