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Higher Education Access: The Key to Central Florida’s Future

Discover how a 10% rise in college enrollment could inject billions into Central Florida’s economy, as discussed at a Heart of Florida United Way Business United event featuring the Helios Education Foundation’s “Florida’s Future Billions Report.” Learn the six-point strategy and how you or your business can get involved with upliftED and Business United to help make this possible.

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Help Me Grow: Schedule of Books, Balls, and Blocks Screening Events for Developmental Screenings

Did you know that Help Me Grow partners with Central Florida libraries and Heart of Florida United Way to provide resources to parents and professionals about early childhood development? Plus, through our Books, Balls, and Blocks events, we offer free developmental milestone screenings.  During these events, parents complete a milestone screening while their child plays with […]

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5 Ways Summer Programs Help Kids Thrive

After a shaky school year, kids need critical support this summer Summer programs provide so much more to kids in our community than a chance to catch up academically. Classes, camps, and out-of-school activities offer kids a chance to grow and thrive so they can reach their full potential. Why are these programs so important? […]

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