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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 …

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

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 …

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

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 …

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

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 …

Help Local Expecting Parents through our Community Baby Shower Read More

In person & Virtual Opportunities National Volunteer Week takes place April 18th- April 25th, 2021! After a year in a pandemic, the need to give back to the community is now more than ever. While keeping you and those around you safe, here are a few volunteer opportunities within our tri-county area during National Volunteer …

National Volunteer Week April 18th – 25th, 2021 Read More

Heart of Florida United Way’s Women United is excited to announce Elisha Gonzalez, Vice President Government Affairs & Community Relations and Executive Director FAIRWINDS Foundation, as the 2020-2021 Women United Chair. Additionally, Lisa Curran, Director of Marketing and Community Engagement at OUC – The Reliable One, is welcomed as the Women United Vice Chair. Both longtime …

Women United Leadership Announced Read More

How to engage for the virtual day Read Across America is back this year on March 2nd, 2021! While our community may look a bit different this year, the love and joy of keeping readers motivated have not waivered. Here are some ideas to bring the excitement of Read Across America to your home through …

Read Across America Read More

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 …

HFUW Action Team Read More