This family friendly activity will use volunteers to paint the sidewalk and install the signs for a Born Learning Trail to enhance the play area at the park. Purpose Paint, draw, and work as a team to install the 10 activity signs. Each sign includes a painted element on the sidewalk to enhance the experience. […]

Mark your calendar for the upcoming Community Baby Shower event hosted by Heart of Florida United Way this June! It’s a day filled with joy, support, and resources for expecting families.

Heart of Florida United Way and Truist teach financial literacy through the Reality Store during National Volunteer Month.

Discover how you can turn your Spring Break into a rewarding experience with Heart of Florida United Way’s Alternative Spring Break. From March 16 to 22, join fellow students and families in Central Florida to give back to the community through various service activities.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join Heart of Florida United Way as a volunteer for our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Make a difference this tax season with Heart of Florida United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. You do not need to have prior tax experience to volunteer, and you can help save Central Florida residents millions […]

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 […]

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 […]

Does your family have a favorite holiday tradition? The Heart of Florida United Way family’s favorite annual tradition is our Thanksgiving Project, and we are so excited to share it with you!   During this meaningful event, HFUW team members, board members, volunteers, donors, and sponsors come together to help Central Florida families in need by […]