Our hearts go out to the people of Puerto Rico who are affected by the recent earthquakes that struck the island. Heart of Florida United Way has been in close contact with our sister organization, United Way of Puerto Rico, to stay up-to-date on evolving needs. HOW CAN I HELP PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE EARTHQUAKES […]

Impact Your Community! Heart of Florida United Way’s Week of Action is an opportunity for you to roll up your sleeves to make an impact on your community! Nearly half of Central Florida households struggle to afford basic needs. They are known as ALICE, or Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. In an effort to continue our

Change doesn’t happen alone! Heart of Florida United Way announced an investment of over $1 million in support of programs provided by nonprofits who deliver vital services to residents in Osceola County. In Osceola County alone, 57 percent of households are ALICE. ALICE are individuals and families that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained and Employed.

A Fun Day at SeaWorld! SeaWorld Orlando has partnered with Heart of Florida United Way for the past 22 years to host our Leadership Donor Appreciation event.  Throughout these many years of partnerships, Central Florida families have created lasting memories with friends and families. SeaWorld has celebrated our Leadership Donors by granting them complimentary access

The holidays will be a little brighter for over 50 local ALICE families thanks to Walmart.org and Heart of Florida United Way. Walmart.org donated $50,000 to Heart of Florida United Way to help Central Florida families in need this holiday season. The support was announced on Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement that encourages people

1,000 Thanksgiving Meal Kits Distributed to ALICE Families For the first year, Heart of Florida United Way dished out 1,000 Thanksgiving meal kits with a side of hope at three sites throughout Central Florida. The Thanksgiving Project alleviated some financial burden for more than 600 pre-qualified ALICE families (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) by reducing

A Mission that’s United Veterans are an essential fabric of our community. The sacrifices, commitment, and bravery exemplified by veterans should always be celebrated. Heart of Florida United Way’s Mission United serves as a central point for community support ensuring that service members and their families receive the assistance they need. Mission United focuses on

The Second Annual Change Maker Impact Awards Central Florida continues to be a thriving community because of the dedication and leadership of key players who are at the forefront of improving lives. These individuals and organizations are the hand-raisers and game-changers in our community. They are Central Florida’s Change Makers! To honor these Change Makers

In its annual Internet Crime Report, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) reported the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received over 350,000 complaints – an average of more than 900 claims every day.   The most frequent complaint is regarding monetary losses, which added up to over $2.7 billion in 2018 Today, Americans are facing an

The Central Florida community supports victims in the Bahamas devastated by Hurricane Dorian. If you are looking for a way to provide support, please consider donating through the Hurricane Response Fund.