{"id":19427,"date":"2022-12-29T16:00:06","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T21:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?p=19427"},"modified":"2022-12-29T16:00:06","modified_gmt":"2022-12-29T21:00:06","slug":"record-year-for-employee-giving-supports-heart-of-florida-united-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/2022\/12\/record-year-for-employee-giving-supports-heart-of-florida-united-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Record Year for Employee Giving Supports Heart of Florida United Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For nearly 30 years, Orange County Government and its constitutional offices have led a giving campaign to support the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hfuw.org\/\">Heart of Florida United Way<\/a> and its mission to fight for the education, health and financial stability of Central Floridians. This year, the employee-led campaign raised $828,376 for the nonprofit, which surpassed its previous record by nearly 20 percent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOrange County Government partners with the Heart of Florida United Way to support its residents through a vast array of programs,\u201d said Danny Banks, Orange County\u2019s Deputy County Administrator of Public Safety, as well as the 2022 chairman of the campaign. \u201cWe\u2019re honored to work with this organization, which proudly serves and gives back to our community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Departments and constitutional offices recognized for their fundraising efforts include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1st Place: Orange County Sheriff\u2019s Office raised $137,728<\/li>\n<li>2nd Place: Orange County Administration raised $119,210<\/li>\n<li>3rd Place: Orange County Utilities raised $110,730<\/li>\n<li>4th Place: Orange County Community &amp; Family Services raised $83,152<\/li>\n<li>5th Place: Orange County Fire Rescue raised $77,339<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each employee is offered the opportunity to donate through a payroll deduction or by hosting fundraising events throughout the County. Notable fundraisers include collecting donations for parking during events at Orlando venues, community golf tournaments and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OCFireRescue\/posts\/pfbid0KoRGB8spd9CBSqCcoS6tVpG5vF6RgvWbZufSk8RTE2dYMZvPtvzYb74T33fg2B9pl\">Orange County Fire Rescue\u2019s 343 Hero Challenge<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re beyond grateful to Orange County employees for their generosity and dedication to make our community a better place,\u201d said Jeff Hayward, president and CEO of Heart of Florida United Way. \u201cYear after year, they step up in a greater way for Central Florida. They\u2019re making a difference by delivering hope and a better future for our neighbors in need.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Since 1939, the Heart of Florida United Way has grown to be one of Central Florida\u2019s largest supporters of local health and human service agencies. Beyond the giving campaign, Orange County\u2019s partnership with the nonprofit plays a vital role in serving the community, most recently by working in collaboration to support residents affected by COVID-19 and recent hurricanes.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the Heart of Florida United Way and its services by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hfuw.org\/\">hfuw.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Photo Caption:<\/em><\/strong><em> Orange County Government employees celebrate grand total for 2022 Heart of Florida Untied Way Giving Campaign during a Victory Luncheon at the Orange County Convention Center.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For nearly 30 years, Orange County Government and its constitutional offices have led a giving campaign to support the Heart of Florida United Way and its mission to fight for the education, health and financial stability of Central Floridians. 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