A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
Every day, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) stands up for ALICE families — or families who are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. These are people you see every day; they are people you know. They are childcare workers at your child’s daycare, the cashiers at your local supermarket, aging parents in your neighborhood, as well as many waiters and waitresses. They play essential roles in our community, and yet they are struggling to survive. Far too often, they are just one unexpected bill from financial ruin.
At HFUW, we believe we can help — and that is exactly what we are committed to doing.
By delivering programs to support ALICE families, investing in solutions, and convening passionate people around important issues, we will continue to work tirelessly to make Central Florida a better place for everyone.
In 2021-2022, we did just that. In the pages that follow, you will see how we championed the education, financial stability, and health of every person in Central Florida. We served as a voice for those in need, invested in transformative, essential programs, and quite literally answered the call when our neighbors needed help navigating resources and finding solutions.
In the years ahead, we will continue to do this work and together — by choosing to LIVE UNITED — we will make Central Florida a better place to live … for everyone.
Jeff Hayward President & CEO Heart of Florida United WayChair
Sean DeMartino President
Coastal Construction Company
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Vice Chair
Tracey Powell
Vice President, Travel Services, Pricing & Revenue Management
Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts
Treasurer
Michael Mueller
Chief Financial Officer
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Secretary
Eddie Francis, Esq.
Shareholder Lowndes Law Firm
Immediate Past Board Chair
John Pisan
Managing Director of Private Bank, SVP
Fifth Third Bank
President & CEO
Jeff Hayward Heart of Florida United Way
Jan Aspuru
Chief Operating Officer
Orlando Utilities Commission
Malcolm Barnes
Director of Residential & Business Markets Operations
Duke Energy
Heidi DeBenedetti
Chief Administrative Officer & Regional President
Gilbane Construction Company
Jay Darulla
Senior Vice President & Regional Executive Bank of America
John Davis
Secretary State of Florida, Florida Lottery
Donna Dyson
Market President and Publisher Orlando Business Journal
Stephanie Garris, Esq.
Chief Executive Officer
Grace Medical Home
Elisha González
Vice President and Executive Director, Government Affairs, Community Relations and Foundation
FAIRWINDS Credit Union
Todd Goodman
Chief Financial Officer
AdventHealth and Central Florida
Division
Adventist Health System
Humberto Hormaza
President & General Manager
FOX61 & FOX61.com
Linda Landman González
Vice President, Community Relations and Government Affairs
President, Orlando Magic Youth Foundation
Orlando Magic
Robert Maiocco
Financial Advisor
Ameriprise Financial / The Trentham Santiago Group
Marie Martinez Operations Manager
The Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families
Maritza Martinez-Guerrero
Associate Vice President, Government and Community Relations
University of Central Florida
Peter Meyer
Central Florida Market President TD Bank
Sheriff John Mina
Sheriff
Orange County Sheriff’s Office
Shawn Molsberger President
Orlando Health - South Seminole Hospital
Hope Newsome, Esq.
Managing Partner
Virtus LLP
Karmyn Norwood
Vice President of Sensors & Global Sustainment
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Company
Gaby Ortigoni
President & CEO
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando
Michael Pattillo
Partner
Ernst & Young LLP
Tammy Paycer
Senior Vice President of Community Development Truist Bank
Ronald F. Piccolo, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Management
University of Central Florida
Chief Orlando Rolón
Chief of Police - Retired City of Orlando Police Department
David Ruiz
President - Retired UPS Florida
Joanne Santiago
Property Manager Peachtree
Ed Timberlake
Chairman, Central Florida BoardRetired
Seaside National Bank & Trust
Annetta Wilson
Communication Skills Strategist
Annetta Wilson Media Training & Success Coaching
Bill Wilson, Esq.
Retired Partner
Holland & Knight LLP
Chad Wilson
District Manager - Retired
Publix Super Markets
79,993 children/youth and their parents/guardians were impacted through education programs and services
HFUW AT A GLANCE
89,748 people and their families were able to work toward achieving financial stability
42,732 people in need were assisted with their health and well-being
411,604 community members had their basic needs supported to reduce crisis and increase household stability
201,058 individuals and their families in need of help were connected to resources to help meet their needs
27,552 volunteer hours were served through HFUW
703,654 total people were served by HFUW last year
$50 MILLION INVESTED INTO THE COMMUNITY
75% of clients served identified as a minority
EDUCATION
WE LIVE UNITED FOR EDUCATION
A solid education is the foundation of a brighter future. Access to higher education will open doors for employment and, subsequently, financial stability. With Heart of Florida United Way’s investments, 79,993 students and their parents/guardians received assistance from our educational programs and services that increase every student’s success in their higher education, career, and life.
UNITED WAY PROGRAMS IMPACT RESULTS
Through ReadingPals, an early literacy initiative, 68 four-year-olds developed essential literacy skills with participation in weekly reading comprehension activities for a combined total of 532 hours.
Destination Graduation, a program that supports low-income, first-generation, and Veteran students at Seminole State College, served 246 students and enrolled 110 students in the program to access the resources they needed to focus on their studies and graduate with their classmates.
UNITED WAY INVESTMENT IMPACT RESULTS
• 42,570 children from birth to five-years-old were enrolled in high-quality childhood programs
• 1,266 youth received services to support college/career readiness outcomes
• 1,317 high school youth involved in United Way programs participated in school and/or community-based out-of-school time programs and received individualized academic support
• 100% of high school seniors involved in United Way programs graduated on time
• 98% of elementary school children involved in United Way’s education programs were promoted to the next grade level
• 97% of middle school students involved in United Way programs transitioned to high school on time
• 89% of youth involved in United Way’s education programs were accepted into a post-secondary education program, a training program, or the military
• 68% of children involved in United Way’s education programs achieved appropriate developmental milestones
FINANCIAL STABILITY
WE LIVE UNITED FOR FINANCIAL STABILITY
Financial stability is critical for our neighbors to live better lives. Nearly half of Central Florida’s households are struggling to make ends meet. They are the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population, where financial stability seems impossible to achieve while living paycheck-to-paycheck. Heart of Florida United Way served 89,748 Central Floridians during the 2021-2022 fiscal year through financial stability programs.
UNITED WAY PROGRAMS IMPACT RESULTS
Our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provided 2,005 households with free tax preparation at convenient sites and through the MyFreeTaxes online tax preparation system, resulting in $2,864,663 in tax refunds. United Way’s Financial Stability Coalition assisted 475 low-to-moderate households who were qualified to claim the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
Heart of Florida United Way provided 882 people and their families with $2,090,186 in emergency rent/ mortgage and utility assistance with the support of the Emergency Food & Shelter Program, OUC Project CARE, and Duke Energy Share the Light programs.
UNITED WAY INVESTMENT IMPACT RESULTS
• 2,746 individuals accessed affordable financial services (e.g., checking and saving accounts, credit cards, loans, etc.)
• 2,416 individuals accessed affordable housing options
• 1,160 youth and 1,944 adults received job skills training
• 97% of those involved in a United Way program increased their disposable income by accessing benefits and/or reducing their costs
HEALTH
WE LIVE UNITED FOR HEALTH
Good health is central to living a better life. Whether it is access to routine health check-ups, having someone to talk to about your mental well-being, or learning healthy behaviors, one’s health status can dramatically influence quality of life. Heart of Florida United Way supported programs and services that helped 42,732 Central Floridians improve their health and avoid risky behaviors by participating in programs designed to benefit the health of children, youth, and adults.
UNITED WAY PROGRAMS IMPACT RESULTS
Through the Help Me Grow program, 299 children and their families identified potential developmental and/or behavioral concerns and were connected to community-based services.
Serving HIV/AIDS patients throughout Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Brevard counties, the Ryan White Part B and General Revenue program provided medical and support services to 2,207 individuals through 77,435 core units of service such as primary care visits, dental visits, medications, health insurance co-payment assistance, medical case management services, and mental health visits to help improve their quality of life.
UNITED WAY INVESTMENT IMPACT RESULTS
• 30,097 children, youth and adults received healthcare services
• 267 mothers and 1,093 babies accessed preventative healthcare
• 7,110 individuals participated in physical activity and/or healthy food access/nutrition programs
• 95% of individuals involved in a United Way program avoided or reduced risky behaviors
• 62% of children involved in a United Way program demonstrated appropriate levels of developmental functioning
BASIC NEEDS
WE LIVE UNITED FOR BASIC NEEDS
Our neighbors need help meeting their basic needs to build a better life. Affordable housing and food are at the top of the list. According to the United Way ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Report, nearly half of Central Florida’s residents struggle to meet their basic needs consistently. Heart of Florida United Way worked to reduce the level of crisis for 411,604 of our community members by helping to meet immediate needs through programs and services.
UNITED WAY PROGRAMS IMPACT RESULTS
United Way’s 211 Information & Referral Crisis Line assisted 201,058 individuals and their families. From suicide and/or crisis de-escalation to connecting individuals with housing, food, healthcare, and utility resources, 211 answered our neighbors’ calls 24/7/365.
UNITED WAY INVESTMENT IMPACT RESULTS
• 4,880 people received low barrier-shelter/housing services
• 49,305,470 meals were served through congregate meal services and emergency food pantries
• 99% of seniors involved with our programs reported maintained or improved ability to live independently
• 99% of seniors involved with our programs maintained or improved their physical and/or mental well-being
VETERANS
WE LIVE UNITED FOR VETERANS
Our Central Florida Veterans have sacrificed so much for us. Heart of Florida United Way’s Mission United program is a unified effort that addresses where fragmented systems fall short when it comes to current services and benefits available to our Veterans. This impact group encompasses a comprehensive system of care that serves as a central contact for Veterans to acclimate to civilian life by connecting to resources that suit their needs.
UNITED WAY PROGRAMS IMPACT RESULTS
Mission United provided 1,159 Veterans and their families with information, resources, and assistance specific to their needs in the areas of education, employment, and legal assistance. Mission United connected 87% of Veterans to a service that met their needs.
UNITED WAY INVESTMENT IMPACT RESULTS
• 523 Veterans accessed income support such as public assistance, transportation, and SNAP
• 148 Veterans received legal consultation services
• 107 Veterans received legal representation to increase financial stability and/or avoid eviction
• 86% of Veterans who received legal assistance through Mission United obtained, preserved, or increased their income
• 75% of Veterans who received legal assistance through Mission United obtained the preferred decision regarding a divorce or child custody/support/paternity action/domestic violence protection orders
• 57% of Veterans who received legal assistance through Mission United had an eviction prevented or delayed
• 42 Veterans gained employment
WE ARE WOMEN UNITED
As an integral part of United Way, Women United® stands up for every person’s education, financial stability, and health in every community. We are a diverse, vibrant community — bound together by a powerful sense of belonging to each other, the organization’s mission, and the communities we call home. Women United harnesses the collective power of passionate influencers to create transformational impact in our community one life at a time through:
• Philanthropic investments
• Fundraising
• Engagement activities
• Volunteering on the front lines
• Advocating at the local, state and federal level
With women+ making up 55.7% of Heart of Florida United Way’s clients this year, Women United strives to do their part to make a positive impact on Central Florida. By volunteering, fundraising, and advocating, Women United brings together like-minded professionals in Central Florida to support those in ALICE households, including women, who need it most.
WOMEN UNITED IMPACT
200+ $220,000 Reignite
200+ members of Women United lead the charge and inspire change.
Women United raised $220,000 at the 2022 Women United Luncheon, which hosted 700+ community leaders to focus on the importance of mental health. This was Women United’s highest-grossing event!
The group hosted its first-ever Women United Reignite event, a reimagined annual meeting to convene members to regroup and provide updates on Women United’s impact and outline exciting updates for future events and experiences.
PARTNER AGENCIES
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
Central Florida Urban League
City Year Orlando
Community Coordinated Care for Children
Early Learning Coalition of Seminole County
Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools
Harbor House of Central Florida
Adult Literacy League
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
Catholic Charities of Central Florida
The Center Orlando (LGBT+ Center Orlando)
Central Florida Urban League
Christian HELP Employment & Resource Center
Christian Service Center for Central Florida
Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida
Community Coordinated Care for Children
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
Early Learning Coalition of Seminole County
Harbor House of Central Florida
Help Now of Osceola
HOUSD, The Central Florida Regional Housing Trust
Jewish Family Services (JFS) Orlando
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
The Center Orlando (LGBT+ Center Orlando)
Early Learning Coalition of Seminole County
Grace Medical Home
Health Care Center for the Homeless
Hebni Nutrition Consultants
The Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families
Catholic Charities of Central Florida
Christian HELP Employment & Resource Center
Christian Service Center for Central Florida
Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida
Harbor House of Central Florida
Help Now of Osceola
Jewish Family Services (JFS) Orlando
Meals on Wheels Etc. Inc.
Osceola Council on Aging, Inc.
The Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families
New Image Youth Center
Orlando Day Nursery
PACE Center for Girls
Winter Park Day Nursery
Jobs Partnership of Florida
Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc.
New Image Youth Center
Osceola Council on Aging, Inc.
PACE Center for Girls
The Salvation Army of Orange and Osceola County
The Salvation Army of Seminole County
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society
Seminole County Victims’ Rights Coalition d.b.a.
SafeHouse of Seminole
The Sharing Center
United Against Poverty
Jewish Family Services (JFS) Orlando
New Image Youth Center
Osceola Council on Aging, Inc.
PACE Center for Girls
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
Seminole County Victims’ Rights Coalition d.b.a.
SafeHouse of Seminole
The Salvation Army of Orange and Osceola County
The Salvation Army of Seminole County
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
Seminole County Victims’ Rights Coalition d.b.a.
SafeHouse of Seminole
Seniors First
The Sharing Center
United Against Poverty
Heart of Florida United Way’s 211 Information & Referral Crisis Line is always there to answer the call for help. In the 2021-2022 fiscal year, 69,502 contacts were answered from households who were in need of help. These contacts affected approximately 201,058 individuals and their families.
211: ANSWERING THE CALL
Through 211, we are able to connect those in need with vital resources — including mental health support, rental, mortgage, and utility assistance, childcare help, and so much more.
43,523 Referrals were made for housing and shelter assistance, including referrals for rent assistance, low-cost housing, and shelters.
16,706 Referrals were made for healthcare and COVID-19 needs, such as information about nursing homes and adult care, COVID financial assistance, medical providers, and more.
20,042 Referrals were made for utility assistance including assistance with electric, water, and gas.
211 is the most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country. Thousands of caring, local experts are available nationally to help, 24/7/365. Calls to 211 are confidential and can be anonymous.
7,729 Referrals were made for mental health and addiction requests, including crisis intervention and referrals to mental health facilities.
VOLUNTEERS WHO LIVE UNITED
Volunteers impact all facets of United Way’s mission. Heart of Florida United Way’s Volunteer Resource Center (VRC) harnesses the caring power of our community to create lasting change. Overall, 3,779 volunteers contributed 30,979 hours of service, saving local nonprofit agencies $825,183.
Thanksgiving Project 2021: For the third year, Heart of Florida United Way distributed 1,800 Thanksgiving meal kits with a side of hope at three sites throughout Central Florida. The Thanksgiving Project alleviated some financial burden for 1,800 prequalified ALICE households (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) by reducing expenses for a big holiday meal.
Week of Action 2022: To kick off the New Year and to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the VRC organized seven days of opportunities for over 200 volunteers. These activities included virtual options, outdoor beautification projects, and webinars to learn about how volunteering can benefit not just the community, but those who give their time.
Share the Love 2022: Share the Love brings together volunteers to create care packages or items for groups in need. In 2022, volunteers crafted 200 no-sew fleece blankets for Veterans and Seniors in our community, both in-person and utilizing VolunteerAt-Home kits via mail.
Community Baby Shower 2022: For the second year, HFUW was able to creatively host a safe Community Baby Shower for new and expecting families in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. This combination of a virtual resource fair and drive-thru distribution provided 150 ALICE households with needed baby items. Over 300 Volunteers made baby blankets, packed and distributed gift bags, boxed lunches, and special cookies to each participating household.
Local Group Volunteering: Whether corporate based or a community group, families or students, the VRC is always available to help match groups with their ideal opportunity. Even during the pandemic, the VRC found creative and safe ways to help volunteers continue to impact their community. This included multiple beautification outings (outdoors), virtual card-making activities, and shipping Volunteer-at-Home kits.
Volun-Tourism: In 2021, Orlando welcomed over 59 million visitors, signifying a movement to slowly rebuilding to pre-pandemic numbers. The VRC has established a line of Volun-Tourism products to appeal to individual, corporate, and convention visitors to extend the benefit of our local Tourism industry. These programs harness the volunteer power of groups ranging from 3 to 3,000 participants to support the community through meal packing, bike assembly, and other engaging projects. As visitors begin to return to our area, our VRC is helping to bring Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities to life through engaging volunteer activities.
Volunteers pack and distribute meal kits during Thanksgiving Project.
Volunteers load up baby supplies into recipients’ cars during Community Baby Shower.
LEADERSHIP DONOR APPRECIATION EVENT
LEADERSHIP DONOR APPRECIATION EVENT
December 2021
Host Sponsor: SeaWorld Orlando
In appreciation of our Leadership Donors, SeaWorld Orlando invited United Way supporters and United Way staff for a day in the park during the month of December, offering a safe and family-friendly environment for guests to enjoy the holidays in Central Florida. Donors also had the option to attend a day with United Way in the park, where they enjoyed a private show and a welcome from HFUW staff.
WOMEN UNITED LUNCHEON
April 2022
Host Sponsor: Walmart
The Women United Luncheon draws prominent female business and community leaders from across the tri-county area to learn more about getting involved with the Central Florida community and be inspired by a keynote address. This year’s speaker was award-winning ABC chief meteorologist Ginger Zee.
Through Ginger’s incredible story, audiences were left feeling renewed, empowered, and deeply moved by her raw, poignant chronicle of life as a Natural Disaster, which demonstrates how she was able to build a remarkable career and family through resilience and self-care learned from dysfunction, self-doubt, and turmoil.
THE STATE OF OUR FAMILIES
May 2022
The State of Our Families brings together key community leaders to learn what families in Central Florida are experiencing. Author Stephanie Land, who is the inspiration behind the Netflix series Maid, shared her story about dealing with financial stability. A struggling single mom determined to keep a roof over her daughter’s head, Stephanie Land worked long hours for years as a maid to provide for her small family. Running away from an abusive relationship, she found herself struggling to survive. Like many others in the Central Florida community, Stephanie was ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
Women United Luncheon
2022 keynote speaker, Ginger Zee, inspired the crowd as we gathered in person once again this year.
Leadership donors picked up their SeaWorld tickets and t-shirts during our annual Leadership Donor Appreciation Event.
Stephanie Land brought The State of Our Families to life this year with her keynote about life as ALICE.COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS
Investing in the Community: A $1 Million Investment in The Sharing Center
In December of 2020, Heart of Florida United Way received a historic $20 million donation from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This past year, we began strategically investing this donation in the Central Florida community — starting with a transformative $1 million investment in The Sharing Center, to launch Live United Village.
The investment will enhance social services in Seminole County by creating a one-stop hub to support our homeless neighbors and help uplift Seminole County residents out of poverty.
Specifically, Live United Village will help members of the community struggling financially to achieve financial stability by supporting job searching, job training, and finding a stable place to live.
Part of this will be accomplished through its ProjectRISE (Reach, Inspire, Sustain, and Empower) program, which is a workforce development program for individuals and their families to gain skillful employment, financial freedom, and housing stability.
Click here! View this video for more details on the investment:
CORPORATE PARTNERS
OUR PARTNERS
At United Way, we stand up for the education, financial stability, and health of everyone in our community, but we cannot do this alone. Listed here are the top companies and organizations that help us keep families in their homes, children in school, seniors healthy, and so much more.
Thank you to those who sustain us: our partners who we count on year after year to help us do our best work in Central Florida. We could not do this work without you!
GRANT FUNDERS
TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY
Heart of Florida United Way’s Tocqueville Society is comprised of leading philanthropists who understand the value of a major investment in our community, especially when leveraged. Tocqueville Society philanthropists achieve the goal by annually giving a minimum of $10,000, and by sharing the opportunity to invest among peers and colleagues. The Tocqueville Society is named after French historian Alexis de Tocqueville who recognized, celebrated and immortalized the true spirit of volunteerism that lives in the hearts of Americans. Tocqueville
Donors include:
Lindsay & Dan Abt
Barney & Carol Barnett
Jacqueline “Jackie” Bozzuto
Robert H. Brown & Mary Recchia Brown
Clint Bullock
Lisa Ann Caldwell
Ixchell C. Duarte
Jennifer & William Dymond, Jr.
Eisner Family
Eddie Francis
Ben & Cynthia Giannetti
Todd & Melinda Goodman
Anne-Marie & Jeff Hayward
Leslie Hazenfield
Blake & Sandy Hostetter
Henry & Anne Jedraszczak
Howard & Patricia Jenkins
Jim & Lillian Kattelman
Robert & Carla Kennedy
The Lopdrup Family Foundation
Rich Mahaley
Don McNair
Peter & Denise Meyer
Victoria & John Myers, IV
David Neel
Michael & Beth Pattillo
John & Meena Pisan
John & Jan Reker
Brad & Nancy Richmond
Wayne & Dr. Robin Roberts
John Daniel Ruffier
David & Carmen Ruiz
Terry & Paula Shaw
Thomas K. & Jane B. Sittema
Brent & Mandy Smith
Ramona Spears
Jennifer Williams & James Yannucci
Bill & Suzy Wilson
Dana A. Zukierski
Rob & Dawn Roy
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Ted Crowell Helen & Richard DeVosMAJOR GIFTS
With their elevated annual giving of $5,000 or more, Major Gifts donors are united in their efforts to help the nearly 350,000 ALICE families who struggle to make ends meet. Our Major Gifts donors are able to access an active network of local philanthropists, enjoy opportunities to experience their gifts in action, engage in meaningful volunteer projects, and receive regular updates that provide an inside look at Heart of Florida United Way’s initiatives and impact. Major Gifts Donors include:
Lynn Addiscott
Jan Aspuru
Thomas Baldwin
Tim & Charis Burrill
Tim & Vivian Cook
Jay & Marilyn Darulla
Linda & Rick Ferrone
Sarah Flynn
Steve & Robin Fricke
Benaiah Gant
Tony & Lacey Gray
Cindy & Randy Haffner
James Heinrich
Frederick & Patricia Jones
Andrew Judd
Julie Kleffel
Joaquin E. and Jennifer A. Martinez
Dr. E. Ann McGee
Michael & Renee Mueller
Joseph Neal
Mary Roberts
Rob & Dawn Roy
Mike & Theresa Ryan
Christopher Smith
Phil Tischer
Joe & Elise Warner
Carole Williams
Julie Zaiback-Aldinger
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COMMUNITY NEED
Heart of Florida United Way is committed to better understanding and responding to community needs. We accomplish this by convening and listening to Central Florida leaders, including elected officials, partner agency leaders, the clients we serve, and more.
Analyzing Central Florida’s Mental Wellness Through an Orange County Mental and Behavioral Health Report
For example, this year we worked with Orange County Government to launch a research report that examined the mental and behavioral health system of care in Orange County. We worked with Dr. Lauren Josephs of Visionary Vanguard Group to conduct a comprehensive analysis with more than 200 community stakeholders who work in, contribute to and utilize the mental and behavioral health system in Orange County.
Primary concerns ranged from lack of knowledge about mental health insurance benefits to language barriers to increased demand that exceeds the system’s capacity — to name a few.
We are now using this information to develop programming and campaigns that will better support mental health within our community.
Evaluating the Real Cost of Living in Central Florida
Additionally, as part of our State of Our Families event, we researched what it actually costs to live in Central Florida. We found that it costs approximately $35,424 for a single adult and $93,228 for a family of four to survive in Central Florida.
ALICE households are some of the most susceptible to increasing costs of living. ALICE®, an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, represents the growing number of individuals and families who are technically above the federal poverty line, but struggle to make ends meet. These families are working, but are unable to afford the basic necessities of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology. That means that even if a family of four is earning $93,000, there is still no room for savings.
In response, Heart of Florida United Way has worked with local media to educate our community about this reality, as well as continue to develop and support programs that help our neighbors in need.
CENTRAL FLORIDA SURVIVAL BUDGET
COMMITTEES
AUDIT & ETHICS COMMITTEE
Michael Pattillo, Chair
Ernst & Young
Michael Harding
Deloitte & Touche LLP, Retired
Kevin Maddron Foundry Commercial
Cliff Neve MAD Security
Phil Nix Deloitte & Touche LLP
Anne-Marie Salamone MCA Connect
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Bill Wilson, Chair Holland & Knight LLP, Retired
Jan Aspuru Orlando Utilities Commission
Donna Dyson Orlando Business Journal
Todd Goodman
AdventHealth Central Florida Division
Dr. Jan Lloyd
Seminole State College
Maritza Martinez-Guerrero
University of Central Florida
Dr. Ronald Piccolo
University of Central Florida
Christina Ruiz Tupperware Brands
Ed Timberlake
Seaside National Bank & Trust, Retired
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
John Pisan, Chair Fifth Third Bank
Jay Darulla Bank of America
Sean DeMartino Coastal Construction Company
Michael Muller Orlando Regional Medical Center
Tracey Powell
Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts U.S.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Michael Mueller, Treasurer Orlando Regional Medical Center
Tom Baldwin FAIRWINDS Credit Union
James Cross
Cross, Fernandez & Riley, Retired
Stephen Graham Dr. P. Phillips Hospital
Tim Hyslop Hyslop Business Consulting LLC
Stacy Johnson
Raymond James
Peter Lopez
Lowndes Law Firm
Garrett Miller
Synovus
Keith Swider Visit Orlando
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Robert Maiocco, Chair The Trentham Santiago Group
David Glickman TD Bank
Frank Guerriero Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Broc Rosser Edward Jones
NOMINATING & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Hope Newsome, Chair Virtus LLP
Malcolm Barnes Duke Energy
Maritza Martinez-Guerrero University of Central Florida
MARKETING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Annetta Wilson, Chair
Annetta Wilson Media Training & Success Coaching
Christi Ashby
Orange Appeal
Carolyn Capern CTS Agency
Erica Crawford Crawford Designs and Promotions
Donna Dyson Orlando Business Journal
Humberto Hormaza
FOX61 & FOX61.com
Jackie Kelvington
Kelvington Consulting Group
Avido Khahaifa Orlando Sentinel, Retired
Linda Landman González
Orlando Magic Youth Foundation
Gaby Ortigoni
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Megan Paquin
Poston Communications
Ana Carolina Salazar
Bold Digital Marketing Studio
Joanne Santiago
Peachtree
Leah Shepherd
The Somerlan Group
Michelle Stevens
WFTV 9 Family Connection
Greg Trujillo CTS Agency
Samantha Wilson Centrus Financial Strategies
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
David Ruiz, Chair UPS Florida, Retired
Jay Darulla Bank of America
Sean DeMartino Coastal Construction Company
Donna Dyson Orlando Business Journal
Robert Newland Newland Associates
John Pisan Fifth Third Bank
Tracey Powell
Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts U.S.
Lisa Shepard Ernst & Young
Annetta Wilson
Annetta Wilson Media Training
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Sean DeMartino, Chair Coastal Construction Company
Eddie Francis Lowndes Law Firm
Robert Maiocco Ameriprise Financial / The Trentham Santiago Group
Michael Mueller Orlando Regional Medical Center
Hope Newsome Virtus LLP
Michael Pattillo Ernst & Young LLP
Tammy Paycer Truist Bank
John Pisan Fifth Third Bank
Tracey Powell
Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts U.S.
David Ruiz UPS Florida, Retired
Annetta Wilson Annetta Wilson Media Training
Bill Wilson Holland & Knight LLP, Retired
MISSION UNITED ADVISORY COUNCIL
Paul Hey, Chair
Lockheed Martin
Harriett Fort H.W.Fort Construction, Inc.
Heather Frebe VA Medical Center
Joe Lamberty Valencia College, Advanced Manufacturing Training Center
Tommie Maldonado Orange County Government
Jay Mobley Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association
Colby Perry Career Source
Karen Randolph Kelly Educational Services
Fred Robinson VITAS Healthcare
Sue Selsky Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society
Samantha Sterthaus Camaraderie Foundation
Lisa Vargas 9th Circuit Court
WOMEN UNITED STEERING COMMITTEE
Elisha González, Chair FAIRWINDS Credit Union
Lisa Curran, Vice Chair OUC - The Reliable One
Lindsay Abt Ernst & Young
Kathy Brown Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute
Cathy Brown-Butler Bank of America
Vivian Burbage Enterprise Holdings
Meghan Curren
AdventHealth
Melanie DiVirgilio Seacoast Bank
Ixchell Duarte
CNL Financial Group, Inc.
Lena Graham-Morris
Horus Construction Services
Anne-Marie Hayward Orlando Business Journal
Danielle Hollander Visit Orlando
Samantha Kearns-O’Lenick
AdventHealth
Dr. Giorgina L. Pinedo-Rolón
Gio Communications
Maritza Martinez-Guerrero University of Central Florida
Sherry Magee KPMG
Lourdes M. Mola Lourdes Mola Solutions
Juliana Peña
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
Tracey Powell
Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts U.S.
Alyse Quinn
Big Vision
Christina Ruiz Tupperware Brands Corporation
FINANCIALS
HEART OF FLORIDA UNITED WAY, INC. STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021
ASSETS
Cash Investments - operating
Campaign pledges receivable, less allowance for uncollectible pledges of $1,328,857 and $2,080,241 in 2022 and 2021, respectively
Grants receivable
Other receivables
Prepaid expenses
Property and equipment, net
Pooled investment with Central Florida Foundation, Inc.
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses
Campaign pledges due to designated agencies and other United Way organizations
Grants payable
Loan payable
Total Liabilities
Without donor restrictions
With donor restrictions Total Net Assets