FAIRWINDS Joins Hands with Heart of Florida United Way for 5th Annual Thanksgiving Project
ORLANDO, FL (November 17, 2023) – On Tuesday, November 14, dozens of FAIRWINDS crew members gathered at Dezerland Park Orlando to pack holiday meals during the Heart of Florida United Way’s fifth annual Thanksgiving Project.The annual community-wide initiative aims to provide 4,000 holiday meal kits to ALICE (asset limited, income constrained, employed) families in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. These kits will ensure that families in need can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal, fostering a sense of
Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes Headlines Heart of Florida United Way’s 17th Annual Women United® Luncheon
ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 14, 2023) – Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) will host the 17th annual Women United Luncheon, presented by the Walt Disney World® Resort, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Hilton Orlando. Dominique Dawes, three-time Olympian, Olympic gold medalist, healthy lifestyle advocate, and Gymnastics Academy owner, will headline the event. Dawes is the only American gymnast to medal at three different Olympic Games in the team competition and the first African American
FAIRWINDS Donates Over $103,000 to Central Florida Charities
ORLANDO, FL (October 4, 2023) – Living generously is one of FAIRWINDS Credit Union’s four milestones toward achieving financial freedom. This year’s “Give Generously Campaign” exemplifies that commitment with employees collectively donating $103,544 to make an extraordinary difference in transforming the lives of others in Central Florida. “Giving back to the communities in which we live and work is part of our DNA at FAIRWINDS,” said James Adamczyk, senior executive vice president and chief revenue
Bachelor’s Students Stay On Track With United Way’s Destination Graduation
SANFORD, Fla. (Aug. 24, 2023) - Pursuing one of Seminole State College of Florida’s bachelor’s degrees opens opportunities in high-demand fields, but the road to graduation can be a bumpy one. To help students accomplish their goals and cross the graduation stage, the College’s Office of Holistic Student Support aims to intervene early before problems derail a student’s education, offering support with food, transportation, legal issues and more. Two bachelor’s degree students share how Destination
First-Ever Business United Summit Ties Business Results with Community Impact
Partnering with local nonprofit organizations is always a win for the community, and it can also be a big win for your business. That’s why Heart of Florida United Way created the first ever Business United Summit — an event where local business leaders can learn how engaging with the nonprofit community can bolster your company’s brand, foster cross-generational employee engagement, expand your markets, refine corporate social responsibility goals and increase your ability to meet
AdventHealth to award $1.2 million to Central Florida nonprofits addressing mental health
ORLANDO, Fla., July 10, 2023 – AdventHealth is offering $1.2 million in grants to local nonprofits for projects that are addressing Central Florida’s mental and behavioral health challenges. These Community Health Improvement Grants aim to improve access to resources and enhance community wellness. Mental health was selected as the priority for the 2024 funding cycle based on community health issues addressed in the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment and 2023-2025 Community Health Plan. Key
An Update from Walt Disney World Resort
Today, you may have heard the news that Disney is no longer moving forward on the construction of a new campus in the thriving and growing community of Lake Nona in Orlando. Since we first announced this project, several dynamics have changed, including a change in company leadership and evolving economic and business conditions. Regarding our world-class destination, our desire is to continue investing in our core business in an effort to attract and welcome millions of visitors to Walt Disney World and
Community Leaders Team Up To Help Break Stigma Around Youth Mental Health
ORLANDO, Fla., May 8, 2023 — AdventHealth for Children and Heart of Florida United Way are teaming up to start a movement that gets children, parents and all Central Floridians talking about mental health and empowers them to “Be a Mindleader.” The goal of the “Be a Mindleader” campaign is to get curated, expert information into the hands of kids, parents, caregivers, coaches, mentors and teachers and helpfacilitate life-changing conversations about mental health between children, teens and the
May the 4th be with you: Ashley Eckstein, voice of Star Wars’ Ahsoka Tano, visits AdventHealth for Children
The Force was strong today at AdventHealth for Children. To celebrate May the 4th, Orlando native Ashley Eckstein, author and actress, most known as the voice of Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars: Rebels and Star Wars: The Clone Wars, paid a special visit to read to patients and gift them a copy of her book, Star Wars Everyday. Eckstein’s visit happens as AdventHealth for Children and Heart of Florida United Way are teaming up to launch a new movement, called Be a Mindleader, all about encouraging kids and
UCF Business Incubation Program Brings on New Executive
Orlando, Fla. (May 1, 2023) – For any business, finding that first customer can be difficult. And finding that right mentor can be nearly impossible. That’s why the UCF Business Incubation Program has created programs for its client companies, who look to scale and create a significant number of jobs in the region. This month, the program brought on Kelly Daubach, a seasoned business development executive, as the program manager, Mentoring & First Customer Programs, to ensure these programs grow and
Get in Front of a Premium Audience of 750+ Community Leaders!
Join Heart of Florida United Way and this year's Women United Luncheon coming up on April 26, 2023! This is a great opportunity to connect with a premium audience of 750+ community leaders via an exhibitor booth at the event or one promotional item for guest swag bag. We will focus on mental fitness and wellbeing in Central Florida with Christine D’Ercole, public speaker, writer, competitive cyclist, and popular Peloton instructor, headlining the event. Be an exhibitor sponsor and interact with this