{"id":2624,"date":"2014-12-16T10:21:31","date_gmt":"2014-12-16T10:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ocfl.flywheelsites.com\/2014\/12\/united-way-is-at-the-heart-of-orange-county-government\/"},"modified":"2022-01-12T12:13:22","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T17:13:22","slug":"united-way-is-at-the-heart-of-orange-county-government","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/2014\/12\/united-way-is-at-the-heart-of-orange-county-government\/","title":{"rendered":"United Way is at the Heart of Orange County Government"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mayor Teresa Jacobs recently joined Orange County Government employees for the 2014 Heart of Florida United Way Campaign\u2019s Victory Celebration luncheon at the Orange County Convention Center. There was much to celebrate because Orange County Government\u2019s employees contributed an impressive <strong><em>$430,780<\/em><\/strong> this year to the local nonprofit through fundraising efforts. For 90 years, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hfuw.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heart of Florida United Way<\/a> has been at the forefront of health and human care services in Central Florida.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs always, Orange County Government has done a tremendous job. It is each of you and your staff that pours your heart and soul into this campaign, so we can help our neighbors in need,\u201d Mayor Jacobs said at the luncheon. \u201cThis has been one of the most energetic campaigns we\u2019ve held.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>From car washes and raffles to a 5K race and a golf tournament, the United Way executive steering committees and Orange County\u2019s departments held numerous events throughout this past year to beat the $425,000 goal set by Mayor Jacobs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are so thankful to Orange County Government for the strong results from this year\u2019s campaign,\u201d Robert (Bob) Brown, President of Heart of Florida United Way, said. \u201cOrange County Government has donated an astonishing $2.7 million dollars over the past five years \u2013 averaging $450,000 per year. The impact you\u2019ve made helps one in five people in Central Florida, and our community is stronger because of you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Orange County departments and individuals were also recognized for their top money raising efforts, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1<sup>st<\/sup> Place, County Administration Office: $79,210<\/li>\n<li>2<sup>nd<\/sup> Place, Utilities: $67,428<\/li>\n<li>3<sup>rd<\/sup> Place, Community, Environment &amp; Development: $41,238<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cI want to thank the participating constitutional offices and partners who continue to step up every year to the challenge and contribute to Orange County reaching its goal,\u201d Mayor Jacobs said. \u201cEvery dollar that was raised during this year\u2019s campaign is needed now more than ever and I thank everyone for their hard work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Every year, United Way gives Orange County employees an opportunity to give back to the community and help fellow neighbors. They are able to get involved through different aspects of the campaign such as fundraising, volunteering and agency tours.<\/p>\n<p>Orange County Government has always been a strong supporter of this organization and Mayor Jacobs hosted a special employee luncheon earlier this year with employees to discuss fundraising and marketing techniques to support the campaign\u2019s strategies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is one of the many ways Orange County is able to help the community,\u201d Orlando Portalatin, manager of Orange County\u2019s Human Resources Division, said. \u201cThe events we do throughout the year to support the nonprofit is a great way to engage with each other and Mayor Jacobs. We are truly neighbors helping neighbors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A collection of photos from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mayorteresajacobs\/sets\/72157649609359652\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2014 Heart of Florida United Way Campaign\u2019s Victory Celebration<\/a> luncheon are available on Flickr for use by the media.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mayor Teresa Jacobs recently joined Orange County Government employees for the 2014 Heart of Florida United Way Campaign\u2019s Victory Celebration luncheon at the Orange County Convention Center. There was much to celebrate because Orange County Government\u2019s employees contributed an impressive $430,780 this year to the local nonprofit through fundraising efforts.  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