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Blog LaVell Spotlight

Emerging Leaders Member Spotlight: LaVell D. Monger

Meet LaVell D. Monger, Vice Chair of Heart of Florida United Way’s Emerging Leaders Impact group. LaVell is the Director of Business Development & Outreach of RTW Photography and is committed to driving positive change in his community and beyond. He has recently been accepted as 1 of 6 to represent Central Florida in the […]

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Blog Summer Break Resources

Summer Showers and Hurricane Hours: Summer Break Resources

It’s summer break! No school and just fun in the sun for many families, but for many ALICE families, that’s not the case. Summer break means losing resources that they depended on for most of the year, like free lunches. Luckily, Summer Break Spot is here to help support families who need those free meals […]

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Blog WU Spotlight Sheena Jackson

Women United Member Spotlight: Sheena Jackson

We are so thrilled to introduce you to Sheena Jackson, Owner of SHE Consults, LLC. Sheena is an active member of our Women United impact group and serves on the Engagement Committee. Continue reading to get to know more about Sheena.  Q: When did you join Women United?   A: I joined Women United November 2022.  […]

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Blog 988 Anniversary

Heart of Florida United Way Commemorates One-year Milestone of the National Transition to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

One year ago, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline transitioned to become 988 for easy to remember three-digit dialing access and making the vitally important mental health resource accessible by simply pressing three buttons. As a result, the lifeline has seen a significant increase in calls — supporting more people in need than ever before.   No matter […]

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Legislative Recap

Florida Legislators Discuss the Legislative Session at HFUW’s Exclusive 2023 Legislative Recap Event 

The world is run by those who show up. On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, our donors and partners joined us for a Legislative Recap of the 2023 legislative session.   We heard from an esteemed panel of Florida legislators, including Representative Kristen Arrington, Representative David Smith, Senator Victor Torres, and Representative Johanna López for a discussion […]

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Blog Grace Medical Home Investment

HFUW Invests $250,000 in Grace Medical Home to Help Expand Mental Health Services in Central Florida

Big news! Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) is proud to announce our $250,000 investment in Grace Medical Home, which is an organization that provides high-quality, coordinated medical care to our neighbors who cannot afford healthcare.  Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for mental health crisis support has increased and Grace Medical Home consequently experienced […]

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Blog Mavlene Spotlight

Emerging Leaders Member Spotlight: Mavlene Bethelmie

Meet Mavlene Bethelmie, a member of Heart of Florida United Way’s Emerging Leaders Impact Group, which is a group of up-and-coming professionals passionate about making a difference in our community.  Q: When did you join Emerging Leaders?   A: I joined Emerging Leaders in December 2021. My first Heart of Florida United Way event was […]

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Blog WU Spotlight Natasha

Women United Member Spotlight: Natasha Myers   

Meet Natasha Myers, Account Executive at the Orlando Business Journal. She is a part of the Women United® Engagement Committee and is passionate about building long-lasting relationships and helping people advance their careers.   Q:  When did you join Women United®?   A:    Fall, 2022  Q:  What inspires you as a woman+ professional?   A:  Historically, women have […]

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