Who do you call when you experience cybercrime? It’s not always something within any regular 911 center’s jurisdiction, and the rising frequency of cyberbullying and scams justify the need for a new text hotline, created by Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW). Supported by the U.S. Department of Justice, a Victims of Crime grant, and local 911 operators, this program … [Read more...]
Orlando Health Partners With Heart of Florida United Way to Expand Knowledge of the EITC
Orlando Health is partnering with Heart of Florida United Way to increase education and awareness of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) through Project SCORES – Supporting Children’s Outcomes and Restoring Economic Security. Jeff Hayward, chief executive officer and president of Heart of Florida United Way, said, when he was young, his father’s death caused his stay-at-home … [Read more...]
Heart of Florida United Way Receives Grant to Help Veterans During the Pandemic
Heart of Florida United Way received a grant to help veterans who have lost their job due to COVID-19. Heart of Florida United Way was chosen out of 19 organizations across the country to receive the NFL Bob Woodruff Foundation Salute to Service partnership grant that will provide assistance to more than 25 post-9/11 veterans who have lost income due to the pandemic. … [Read more...]
Heart of Florida United Way to Offer Financial Help to Those Impacted by COVID-19
Nonprofit organization Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) established a fund for those impacted financially by the coronavirus. The fund, named ALICE, was started with a $100,000 investment from HFUW and asks other local businesses to join. ALICE stands for Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed. The fund is to support Orange, Osceola, and Seminole County residents … [Read more...]
NonaVentures: Rappelling Over the Edge of ORMC
Life is all about moments … from the small instances that we don’t think twice about to the larger occurrences where we are thrown outside of our norm. Experiences that test us and push us over the edge. That edge is our comfort zone, and sometimes all we need is a little push. Swallow your fear, gather your courage (it’s already there), and take that leap of faith. Ready or … [Read more...]