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No matter what you are going through, YOU matter.  September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a crucial time to remember that no one should have to face their struggles alone.   Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) remains committed to supporting the mental health of every person in Central Florida.  988 Is Here to Listen  […]

In preparation of a Hurricane’s arrival to Central Florida, we have compiled hurricane resources that can help you before, during and after the storm. This page will be updated as information becomes available. Be sure to follow Heart of Florida United Way on Twitter (@HFUW) and Facebook (@HeartofFloridaUnitedWay) for information as well. Note: We are […]

Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) is proud to announce the election of our new slate of officers and eight new community leaders to the 2023-24 Board of Directors.   Serving as Chair of the HFUW Board is Tracey Powell, Vice President of Travel Services, Pricing & Revenue Management – DSE at Walt Disney Parks & […]

What are your organization’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals?  When businesses partner with nonprofits, it’s not only a win for our community, but for their business’s strategy, brand reputation, culture, and so much more.   Heart of Florida United Way’s President and CEO Jeff Hayward takes a deeper dive into this topic in an Orlando Business […]

Meet Madison Pollock, a member of Heart of Florida United Way’s Emerging Leaders impact group and an Independent Contractor. Madison is a Baylor University alumna and part of the Emerging Leaders Advisory Board that helps uplift other like-minded professionals in Central Florida. Continue reading to learn more about Madison.   Q: When did you join Emerging Leaders?   […]

Central Florida is a community that embraces all that it means to Live United.  To show appreciation and honor individuals and organizations who have stepped up to contribute to significant and lasting change in our community over the past year, Heart of Florida United Way will recognize these passionate advocates through the 2023 Change Maker Impact […]

Our work is led by philanthropic leaders across Central Florida who serve on Heart of Florida United Way’s Board of Directors. Our board members typically serve for a three-year term, and we extend our utmost gratitude and appreciation to our board members who have reached their full term of serving on our board.   Thank you to […]

Every hit is a win!   Heart of Florida United Way has been selected by Suncoast Credit Union to compete for donations throughout August 2023.   Every Hit is a Win with Suncoast Credit Union is an initiative to engage Tampa Bay Rays fans and our community with Suncoast and their commitment to giving back to the […]

Heart of Florida United Way is proud to announce our new Associate Vice President of Compliance and Risk Management, Yasmin Andre.   Yasmin Andre has been with Heart of Florida United Way since 2016, originally working as the Ryan White Clinical Quality Manager and later as the Program Director for Ryan White programs. Yasmin has provided […]

Heart of Florida United Way is proud to spotlight a member of our Women United impact group and Founder and Executive Director of The Poinsette Foundation Mia Poinsette. Since joining Women United, Mia has become a leader-level donor and an incredible supporter through The Poinsette Foundation. Continue reading to learn more about what inspires Mia […]

On Friday, August 4, 2023, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) announced a $1,000,000 investment in the New Image Youth Center (NIYC), an organization that provides after-school and summer programs for Parramore’s children and teens. The funds were specifically invested for the purchase of a new building.  NIYC, celebrating its 19th anniversary this year, provides […]

The number of Central Florida households unable to afford basic needs increased during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting a total of 386,077 households throughout Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties.   Outlined in the new ALICE in the Crosscurrents: COVID and Financial Hardship in Florida report from Heart of Florida United Way and […]