Tax season is upon us, and Heart of Florida United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program needs your help! Our VITA Volunteers are trained to assist individuals that earn $73,000 or less in the preparation of their annual tax return for FREE. VITA Season begins in early February and runs through April 15 at […]
Kick off the new year right by getting involved in helping your community! We’re looking for more than 300 volunteers to join us for our annual Week of Action — Sunday, January 15 through Saturday, January 21, 2023, for volunteer projects in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. This annual event is done in honor […]
Like many families, we at Heart of Florida United Way love holiday traditions. Ours is the annual Thanksgiving Project, and we’re incredibly thankful for all those who participated this year! During this meaningful event, HFUW team members, board members, volunteers, donors, and sponsors came together to help Central Florida families in need by assembling and distributing Thanksgiving meal […]
Empathy and compassion are some of the most critical understandings that parents could instill in their children. You probably know that as an adult you can get involved as a Heart of Florida United Way Volunteer to start making a difference for your community, but did you know that your whole family can, too? Through our Volunteer […]
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 assembling and […]
Are you an up-and-coming leader who is passionate about making a difference? Do you want to connect with like-minded individuals? Heart of Florida United Way invites you to A Big Night to Unite with HFUW’s Emerging Leaders and Big Brothers Big Sister of Central Florida. During this don’t-want-to-miss event, you’ll meet like-minded peers wanting […]
Board Member Spotlight: Heidi DeBenedetti Relocating from snowy Colorado to sunny Florida, Heidi DeBenedetti has an established relationship with United Way and comes from an ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) family herself. She wants to make a strong and positive difference in her new community by helping as many individuals in need as possible […]
“None of us can be who we are alone. Right? When you look at any successful person, there is always a true tribe of people whether mentors, coaches, parents, or loved ones that are there cheering them on.” That is how Pace Center for Girls Executive Director, Rosene Johnson, set the stage for a recent […]
Chad Wilson has a history with the United Way that runs parallel with his successful work with Publix Supermarkets here in Central Florida. Stretching back to his time as a part-time associate, the United Way has worked hand-in-hand with Publix to help families in the area in a relationship that has only grown over the […]
Heart of Florida United Way is launching a new Emerging Leaders affinity group to empower community-minded professionals to connect, build, give and volunteer to lead the change for a better tomorrow in Central Florida. MISSION: To attract, engage, and inspire early to mid-career professionals around the work of Heart of Florida United Way by creating an […]
In person & Virtual Opportunities National Volunteer Week takes place April 18th- April 25th, 2021! After a year in a pandemic, the need to give back to the community is now more than ever. While keeping you and those around you safe, here are a few volunteer opportunities within our tri-county area during National Volunteer […]
Did you know that the average American volunteers 52 hours a year? That equates to 1 hour per week! Where are they finding the time, and more importantly, where are they GIVING their time? Heart of Florida United Way invests $40M per year to support the Central Florida community, and volunteers are a crucial part […]
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