Today, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) announced investments in community agencies that provide basic needs and financial stability support to stabilize Central Florida families in need known as ALICE or Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. In total, $1,135,000 was distributed for immediate use by 17 agencies to help address growing, basic community needs in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.
“Our local nonprofit agencies have been and will continue to work tirelessly to keep Central Floridians facing insurmountable challenges afloat,” said Jeff Hayward, President and CEO of Heart of Florida United Way. “Given ALICE was already one crisis away from financial ruin, many have either depleted or have limited savings to make ends meet. These investments in partner agencies allow for more support to ALICE families with the services needed to get them through a difficult time.”
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida received $100,000 in support of its Culinary Training Program. The 16-week workforce training program provides individuals facing barriers for employment with the culinary and life skills needed to pursue a sustainable career in the food service industry.
Today’s announcement is part of a series of investments under HFUW’s revamped “Investor Model,” which allows for flexibility to respond to unanticipated needs, crises, or opportunities. The Investor Model also provides general operating support, ensuring that the dollars are more valuable to agencies and have a greater impact, but continues to allow HFUW to capture performance outcomes. Learn more at www.HFUW.org.
