Meet Emerging Leaders member and Membership Coordinator at the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida: Joan Cleveland! Continue reading to learn more about Joan. Q: When did you join Emerging Leaders? A: I joined Emerging Leaders on August 30, 2022. Q: What inspires you as a leader? A: As a leader, I am deeply […]
Central Florida is a community that embraces all that it means to Live United. To show appreciation and honor individuals and organizations who have stepped up to contribute to significant and lasting change in our community over the past year, Heart of Florida United Way will recognize these passionate advocates through the 2023 Change Maker Impact […]
Heart of Florida United Way’s third annual Community Baby Shower, presented by AdventHealth for Women, was recently held to celebrate new and expecting parents in need of a little support. As they say, it takes a village! This year’s Community Baby Shower took place on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, where donors, sponsors, and volunteers joined […]
Join us for the Thanksgiving Project facilitated by Heart of Florida United Way. Together we stand up for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Central Florida. The Thanksgiving Project is a community-wide food drive to provide 4,000 holiday meal kits to ALICE households in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties, while providing rewarding and inspiring volunteer experiences.
It takes a village! Welcoming a child into the world is a joyous occasion; it can also be overwhelming — particularly for parents who are already facing economic hardship. That’s why Heart of Florida United Way is hosting our annual Community Baby Shower, presented by AdventHealth. What is HFUW’s Community Baby Shower? HFUW’s Community Baby Shower […]
Every moment is a learning moment! Join Heart of Florida United Way on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to build a Born Learning Trail at a park in St. Cloud, Florida. What is a Born Learning Trail? A Born Learning Trail is a fun, active, and bilingual learning activity installed […]
Way to go, Home Depot! On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, our friends at The Home Depot volunteered with the Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) to pack essential kits for children in need throughout Central Florida. About 700 of The Home Depot associates packed 3,150 comfort kits, snack packs, and hygiene kits! These kits were […]
Stand up for what you stand on! Saturday, April 22, 2023, is Earth Day! In honor of the place that we all call home, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) invites you, your friends, family, and colleagues to take action on litter prevention right in our own backyard. HFUW’s Volunteer Resource Center and local […]
Why go swimming, when you can be giving! Will you have a student at home this Spring Break? Heart of Florida United Way’s Alternative Spring Break is an opportunity for students in Central Florida to give their time during their Spring Break and make a difference in their own backyard. HFUW’s 2023 Alternative Spring Break […]
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 […]
The gift of kindness, compassion, and love are free to share with others! Thank you to all of our volunteers who shared their love with our neighbors in need throughout our Share the Love event in honor of Valentine’s Day! Volunteers helped unload and sort home and personal care items before Valentine’s Day. On February […]
Be a Valentine to your neighbors in need! This Valentine’s Day, Heart of Florida United Way invites you to join us in expressing your love for the Central Florida community. We are seeking volunteers of all ages for our Share the Love volunteer opportunities, where volunteers will work together to create heart-warming gift packages for older adults […]
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