Events

The Women United LeadHER Forward Networking Night united influential speakers Karen Keene and Beth Smith to share their inspiring journeys during Women’s History Month.

Join Heart of Florida United Way as a volunteer for the 2024 Week of Action Martin Luther King Jr. is forever remembered for the transformative actions he sparked, propelling the cause of equal rights forward during the peak of the civil rights movement. More than five decades after his tragic assassination, his legacy remains a timeless […]

We are proud to announce the honorees for the 6th annual Change Maker Impact Awards, an event that recognizes individuals and groups who are making significant contributions to the Central Florida community. The event will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 6:00 p.m. at Orlando Museum of Art. and tickets are available here. This […]

Central Florida is a community that embraces all that it means to Live United. Through its mission, Heart of Florida United Way brings together the non-profit, public, and private sectors to create a better life for every person in Central Florida.   To show appreciation and honor individuals and organizations who have stepped up to contribute […]

Not all expecting parents have the resources they need, which is why Heart of Florida United Way hosts an annual Community Baby Shower. The event will be held in June 2022 and will connect new and expectant parents experiencing economic hardship with the resources they need to give their baby a healthy start. But we […]

In all corners of the Central Florida community, people are making a difference. Through the 4th Annual Change Maker Impact Awards, Heart of Florida United Way honored passionate individuals and organizations who have contributed significant and lasting change in the community over the past year. The event recently unveiled the four Community Choice honorees and highlighted […]

Last year, our Women United Luncheon was the last in-person event we hosted at Heart of Florida United Way. We heard Bonnie St. John’s powerful message of getting back up when we have fallen, and that the difference between winners and losers is how fast you pick yourself up and get back to work. We […]

Did you know that the average American volunteers 52 hours a year? That equates to 1 hour per week! Where are they finding the time, and more importantly, where are they GIVING their time? Heart of Florida United Way invests $40M per year to support the Central Florida community, and volunteers are a crucial part […]