{"id":20284,"date":"2023-12-01T16:00:32","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T21:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?post_type=press-release&#038;p=20284"},"modified":"2023-12-01T16:19:52","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T21:19:52","slug":"orange-county-government-employees-give-record-amount-to-heart-of-florida-united-way","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2023\/12\/orange-county-government-employees-give-record-amount-to-heart-of-florida-united-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County Government Employees Give Record Amount to Heart of Florida United Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Multi-Agency Campaign Tops $1 Million For the First Time<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-20287\" src=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Victory-Celebration.png\" alt=\"Orange County Government and Heart Of Florida United Way Logo\" width=\"148\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Victory-Celebration.png 293w, https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Victory-Celebration-191x300.png 191w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 148px) 100vw, 148px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Orange County, FL<\/strong> \u2013 Orange County today announced a record-breaking year of giving for the 2023 employee donation campaign to benefit the Heart of Florida United Way. For the first time, the campaign \u2013 which includes employees from Orange County Government, along with constitutional partners, the Orange County Sheriff\u2019s Office, Orange County Clerk of Court, Supervisor of Elections, and the Comptroller\u2019s Office \u2013 surpassed last year\u2019s total by 25 percent and reached $1 million for the first time. The grand total of $1,036,807 was revealed in a fun-filled celebration with nearly 300 people attending.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am very proud of our team and the employees from the other constitutional offices in Orange County,\u201d s<\/p>\n<p>aid Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings. \u201cTo personally give their money, time, and talent to benefit others in our community and to reach $1<\/p>\n<p>million for the first time demonstrates commitment to selflessness. These funds will go a long way to support our neighbors in need through the organizations funded by the Heart of Florida United Way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Most of the funds were raised through the employee donation campaign. In addition, County employees plan events throughout the year to create<\/p>\n<p>awareness about the services offered through Heart of Florida United Way. United Way supports programs for veterans, provides hurricane recovery resources, job placement assistance, and financial support for households in a difficult situation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOrange County Government partners with Heart of Florida United Way to support residents through a vast array of programs, \u201csaid Carrie Mathes, Chairman of the Orange County Heart of Florida United Way Campaign. \u201cWe are honored to be joined by fantastic community leaders and our own employees who proudly serve and financially support these programs. Reaching $1 million is a testament to the generosity of our employees.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition to employee payroll deductions, County fundraising events included an annual golf tournament, which raised over $103,000; the Orange County Fire Rescue 343 challenge event, which raised over $48,000 and numerous other fundraising events and activities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOrange County Government continues to lead the charge for our community,&#8221; said Jeff Hayward, President &amp; CEO of Heart of Florida United Way. &#8220;We are beyond grateful for the generosity of Orange County Government employees and choosing to LIVE UNITED.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Photos for media: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ocfl.box.com\/s\/tq9upf1dxgw72i97gvrnyc8w9n6azi4d\">https:\/\/ocfl.box.com\/s\/tq9upf1dxgw72i97gvrnyc8w9n6azi4d<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Multi-Agency Campaign Tops $1 Million For the First Time Orange County, FL \u2013 Orange County today announced a record-breaking year of giving for the 2023 employee donation campaign to benefit the Heart of Florida United Way. 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