Hurricane Maria

Explore how HFUW offers crucial support to families like Jessenia’s during times of crisis, highlighting our commitment to resilience and community empowerment.

Five years ago, on September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico and changed the lives of millions. Individuals and families lost loved ones and were left in ruins after Hurricane Maria devastated their island.  When the storm hit, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) sprang into action to do what we could to […]

Hurricane Maria ripped across homes and communities a year and a half ago, but we are still feeling the effects of the storm. As Hurricane Maria evacuees began escaping into Central Florida, Heart of Florida United Way launched the Hurricane Maria Housing Assistance Program to help them overcome the barriers of securing stable housing. The […]