โWomen Unitedโ luncheon to motivate and inspire local female leaders
ORLANDO, Fla. โ March is Womenโs History Month and to celebrate the accomplishments of local women and to empower them to find even more success, the Heart of Florida United Way is hosting a luncheon Thursday as part of Women United. Women United is a part of United Way that says it fights for the health, education and financial stability for all. News 6 anchor Bridgett Ellison spoke with Women United Luncheon co-chair Annie Marie Howard about the event. But really, itโs about other women coming together to help other women and families and children.โThis year, due to the pandemic, the Women United events are virtual. Click here to purchase or click here to learn more about Women United.
Pandemic financial assistance available for Orlando renters
ORLANDO, Fla. โ The city of Orlando is opening the application process again to help hundreds more families make rent amid the ongoing financial hardships of the coronavirus. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said in a news release the city has reopened its rental assistance program in partnership with Heart of Florida United Way. Under the program, Orlando residents who have been impacted by COVID-19 since March 1 can apply to receive up to $10,000 to make rent payments. To qualify, renters must live within city limits, have experienced a pandemic-related hardship and have paid February rent. United Way will email instructions and a link to complete the application to eligible residents following the pre-screening process.
Central Florida organization worried about 'tidal wave' of evictions
Central Florida organization worried about 'tidal wave' of evictionsPublished: July 1, 2020, 1:31 pmHeart of Florida United Way President Jeff Hayward said he feared thousands of families would face homelessness with Orange and Osceola counties reporting some of the state's highest unemployment rates.