Heart of Florida United Way

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Celebrate 211 With Heart of Florida United Way 

Each February 11, Heart of Florida United Way comes together to celebrate 211 Day, shining a spotlight on this crucial resource and expressing our gratitude to our dedicated colleagues who keep it running. This year, we will commemorate 211 Day on Sunday (2/11).    Whether it’s a single mom struggling to feed her kids, a Veteran […]

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Blog VITA 2023 Services

File Your Taxes for FREE with Heart of Florida United Way’s VITA Program!

Do you know someone who needs help filing their taxes for FREE?  Heart of Florida United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a key community resource that offers free tax preparation service run by volunteers for individuals and families throughout Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties.    VITA offers free tax help to those who make […]

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Quanisha Nugent

Emerging Leaders Member Spotlight: Quanisha Nugent

Meet Emerging Leaders member Quanisha “Tina” Nugent, who joined last year and likes to be able to network with other members. Q: When did you join Emerging Leaders?    A: I joined Emerging Leaders in 2023. Q: What inspires you as a leader?    A: What inspires me as a leader is the profound sense of responsibility and privilege […]

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85th Blog

85 Years of Impact: Heart of Florida United Way Celebrates Our History and Embraces a Brighter Future 

In 2024, we are celebrating our 85th anniversary, commemorating more than eight decades of unwavering dedication to the Central Florida community.  Over the last 85 years, we have supported our community as our country has weathered wars, recessions, and a once-in-a-century pandemic. Close to home, we have helped our Central Florida neighbors navigate the aftermath […]

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Lindsay Abt

Women United Spotlight: Lindsay Abt

Meet Lindsay Abt, a Partner at Ernst & Young LLP who has been collaborating with Women United in multiple events for the past five years! Q: What inspires you as a woman+ professional? A:  I’m inspired by the women leaders who paved the way for my success as a professional, as well as by the rising […]

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WEEK OF ACTION

Roll Up Your Sleeves for Week of Action!  

Join Heart of Florida United Way as a volunteer for the 2024 Week of Action Martin Luther King Jr. is forever remembered for the transformative actions he sparked, propelling the cause of equal rights forward during the peak of the civil rights movement. More than five decades after his tragic assassination, his legacy remains a timeless […]

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Tiffany Jeffers

Women United Spotlight: Tiffany Jeffers

Meet Tiffany Jeffers, who started her journey of growth and empowerment with Women United earlier this year! Q: What inspires you as a woman+ professional? A:  As a women+ professional, what inspires me most is the boundless potential and resilience that we as women possess. Our ability to overcome challenges, support each other, and create positive […]

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Emerging Leaders Member Spotlight: Witz Romero

Meet Emerging Leaders member and Chief of Staff & Governance Liaison at Girl Scouts of Citrus Council: Witz Romero! Continue reading to learn more about Witz.   Q: When did you join Emerging Leaders?    A: I joined Emerging Leaders when the Committee was coming together. I believe officially that was July of 2022. Q: What inspires you […]

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