As more and more people continue to work from home, school from home, and even socialize from home, it has become even more important to secure our systems against online crimes. Cybercrime can affect anyone, so reinforcing your security after a crime has occurred is an important step to prevent revictimization.
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With Governor DeSantis allowing the state eviction moratorium to expire, our community is now deferring to the CDC’s eviction moratorium to keep families impacted by economic consequences of the COVID-19 crisis from becoming homeless. Although the executive orders from the Governor provided a longer runway for some families to get back on their feet, there
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Last week kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month. To celebrate, we asked our volunteers some questions about their rich heritage. Check out some of the responses from Heart of Florida United Way board members below, and join in the conversation by sharing your story on social media throughout the month. David Ruiz – UPS (retired) Why
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Attention Orange County Nonprofits! The Orange County Board of County Commissioners approved a total of $2.8 million to be available through the County’s Social-Service Nonprofit Fund Program. Eligible local nonprofits may apply for up to $5,000 in reimbursement funds for expenses related to the direct response to COVID-19. “Through our contractual agreement, Heart of Florida United
Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) is one of 26 organizations across the United States to receive an NFL-Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) partnership “Healthy Lifestyles and Creating Community” grant. It’s been designated to the Mission United COVID-19 Recovery Fund to provide emergency financial assistance to ensure at least 20 post-9/11 veterans who’ve lost income due
Heart of Florida United Way Seeking Unsung Heroes & Change Maker Junior Nominations from Community through Sept. 23 Central Florida is a community that embraces all that it means to Live United – this year more than ever before. Through its mission, Heart of Florida United Way brings together the non-profit, public, and private sectors
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Upcoming event with short deadline Some people are not aware that the last Sunday in September is designated as Gold Star Mother’s Day. Observing the day began in 1936, and has been expanded to be more inclusive by adding the surviving family members. This year it is Sunday, September 27. The Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory
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100 Years After Women’s Suffrage, the Fight to Give Everyone a Voice Continues On August 26, people across the U.S. will celebrate Women’s Equality Day. It’s a time to celebrate the passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote, and honor the women who fought for that right. But as 2020
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Dear Community Ally, I hope you, your families and your work families are all staying safe and keeping healthy during these challenging times. It is my wish that the occasion of my letter was to discuss better times, but I’m afraid that’s not the case. Quite frankly, I’m worried. Whereas you are an important person
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Top 10 Things to Know About the 2020 ALICE Report We are living in historic times, and those households who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) are suffering unimaginably right now. The global pandemic COVID-19 has stricken a vulnerable part of our population who are fighting for their very lives. Around the world, the risk
Preparing for the Impending Housing Crisis in Central Florida – Bringing the Awareness to the Forefront We live in a community that supports one another in a time of need. This is one of the many things that makes Central Florida so special – its people. But now, the entire world is in an unprecedented
Leading with Resilience in these Challenging Times The world is changing right before our eyes. A global pandemic is affecting how we do business. Racial equality is again at the forefront of everyone’s thoughts. And gender rights are being addressed in our national government. Change is happening all around us, and it can be scary
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