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On February 5, Heart of Florida United Way unveiled its first-ever documentary film, “Know Your Place,” in tandem with Black History Month.

Discover inspiring changemakers in this recap of the 6th Annual Change Maker Impact Awards, where we joined together to honor individuals and groups making a difference in our Central Florida community. Read about their accomplishments and be inspired to make a change too!

Be inspired by a special letter from the co-chairs of the 17th annual Women United Luncheon, presented by Walt Disney World® Resort.

See how volunteers joined together at Heart of Florida United Way’s Share the Love event in February 2024 at U.S. Hunger and assembled thousands of meals for Central Florida families facing food insecurity.

Israel Navarro is now the Director of Quality Assurance and Training for 211 and Crisis Services at Heart of Florida United Way. Discover his journey from a 211 Supervisor to a leader committed to enhancing community support and service excellence.

In the spirit of compassion for our community, Heart of Florida United Way is proud to announce our annual spring volunteer experience: Share the Love. This February, we’re inviting you to join us and U.S. Hunger in making a real impact on the lives of those facing food insecurity right here in Central Florida.   While […]

Learn how Carolyn Shermer, Senior VP of IT at Heart of Florida United Way, recently completed the MIT Executive Program on Artificial Intelligence, giving her new insights into the role of AI in business innovation.

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 […]

We are proud to announce the honorees for the 6th annual Change Maker Impact Awards, an event that recognizes individuals and groups who are making significant contributions to the Central Florida community. The event will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 6:00 p.m. at Orlando Museum of Art. and tickets are available here. This […]

Heart of Florida United Way has exciting news to share! We’re proud to announce that we have once again earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator with a perfect 100% rating in three key areas: Accountability and Finance, Culture and Community, and Leadership and Adaptability.  Let’s break down why we are so proud about this:  Accountability […]

Meet Mavlene Bethelmie, a member of Heart of Florida United Way’s Emerging Leaders Impact Group, which is a group of up-and-coming professionals passionate about making a difference in our community.  Q: When did you join Emerging Leaders?   A: I joined Emerging Leaders in December 2021. My first Heart of Florida United Way event was […]

Join Heart of Florida United Way and Dwight Bain, Mental Health Counselor and Founder of The LifeWorks Group Inc., for Getting to the Heart of It: A Mental Wellness Skillshop.  Everyone has experienced stress, but managing stress can be difficult.   Dwight Bain has been a certified counselor in Central Florida for over 30 years, and […]