Bill Wilson, Partner at Holland & Knight, goes beyond normal standards of dedication. First becoming involved with United Way when he was just 20 years old, Bill views United Way as an essential part of the community and an important part of his own life. Now a major contributor to Heart of Florida United Way’s […]
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Tammy Douglass, Executive Director of Help Now of Osceola, feels the importance of her work every day. “We call ourselves the Help Now Family,” said Douglass. “We’re helping people, we’re saving lives. We’re agents of social change.” Indeed, Help Now of Osceola’s United-Way funded Domestic Violence Prevention Program is focused on changing the cycle of
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Heart of Florida United Way has announced the launch of the Mission United PushUp Challenge. The rules are simple: do 20 pushups–without resting or stopping–or donate $20 to Mission United. For more information and details, check out the video below. About Mission United Mission United is a collective effort that addresses the complicated and fragmented
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7 Simple Tips to Succeed in College With school now well under way, it means stress is looming just around the corner. There are tests, quizzes and final exams, all while maintaining a social life. Being a successful college student is a daunting task, but doable with a little planning and preparation. Here are a
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If you’ve ever applied for a loan or financing, such as when buying a car, you’ve probably been asked about your credit score. However, according to a recent survey, the majority of Americans do not know their score or what a credit report is. Your credit report is an important source of information. By understanding
Heart of Florida United Way has announced the launch of the Mission United Pushup Challenge. The rules are simple: do 20 pushups–without resting or stopping–or donate $20 to Mission United. For more information and details, check out the video below.
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The perils of prolonged sitting have been widely documented. A sedentary lifestyle significantly increases the chances of developing cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. If these facts are enough to motivate you to take action, then try incorporating these standing tips into your daily routine: Don’t skip the commercials. The magic of DVR has
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The Homeless Services Network of Central Florida is the lead agency for the Continuum of Care of homeless services in Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties. As a supporter of partner agencies working to improve lives in Central Florida, Heart of Florida United Way works to ensure area nonprofits know about opportunities in the communities like these
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In September, Heart of Florida United Way announced a fundraising goal of $19 million for 2015-2016 at the “Charting the Course” Corporate Leadership Breakfast at the DoubleTree Downtown Orlando. As the largest funder of health and human services in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties, United Way relies on local workplace giving as its primary method
When speaking with Mina Ford, Executive Director with YMCA of Central Florida Teen Achievers, her passion is contagious. This is more than a job to her and YMCA Achievers is more than just a program; this is Mina’s calling. “When my son was in 7th grade, I was looking for a program for him to
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It’s somehow August already, which means summer is winding down and the school year is looming closer and closer. Gone are the leisurely mornings and calm afternoons; instead, days will be filled with blaring alarm clocks, last-minute lunches and dashes for the bus. Make the transition easier on your kids (and yourself) with some preparation
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Fall is finally here! The blistering heat of summer has faded away which means there are plenty of fun fall activities happening in the area. Here are 10 fall activities for $10 or less. Orlando Area Parks When: Every day Cost: Free What to do: Orlando boasts over 40 parks, with many of them having
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