HFUW New Hire Flyer ~ 2011

C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S on your new job!

You’ve Chosen an Employer Who Cares

It’s terrific to work for a company that’s strongly committed to the health and well-being of its employees and their families. Your company is also dedicated to making Central Florida a healthier, safer and brighter community, which is why it supports United Way’s annual campaign.

Why Should You Support United Way?

Each year, Heart of Florida United Way provides critical funding to nearly 200 local health and human service programs that touch the lives of one-in-four Central Floridians. These programs provide safe shelter to homeless families, nutritious meals to seniors, quality after-school programs for children and so much more. By supporting United Way, you also become part of its strategic focus on prevention and moving the needle in these critical impact areas:

Developing Healthy Children and Families Building Safe Communities Improving Financial Stability Alleviating Hunger and Homelessness Your investment helps improve lives today and for generations to come.

How You Can Help

Your choice to give is personal and voluntary. If you’re inspired to help make a difference, please complete a pledge card and consider donating to one or more of the impact areas you’d like to support. For more information about United Way and its programs, visit www.hfuw.org.

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LIVE UNITED If contributing through payroll deduction, please complete a pledge card and return it to your Human Resources representative. Contributions can made online at www.hfuw.org or mailed to: Heart of Florida United Way, 1940 Traylor Blvd., Orlando, FL 32804 We have not provided you with any goods or services in exchange for this pledge. No professional solicitors were hired to raise these funds. The expenses associated with processing donor designated pledges to non-partner agencies are recovered by applying a 2% management and general fee. Tax receipts, where required, will be mailed the January following payments. For payroll deduction gifts your year-end pay stub & a copy of your pledge card are required for tax purposes.

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (CH214) AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

HOW WE CAN HELP Our Programs & Affiliations

In addition to providing vital funding to Second Harvest Food Bank, the Boys & Girls Clubs, Coalition for the Homeless, the Salvation Army and many other local agencies, United Way also administers or operates these programs that help people in need:

United Way 2-1-1 & Elder Helpline

Our 2-1-1 helpline offers free, one-stop referrals 24 hours-per-day to approximately 800 health and human service agencies and 2,000 programs and services in Central Florida.

Highly trained operators are available to make referrals for child care, affordable housing, food, rent assistance, help with a disabled or elderly family member, and much more.

If you or someone you know needs assistance, simply dial 2-1-1.

FamilyWise Discount Prescription Drug Program

Offering average savings of 35 percent on retail prescription prices, the FamilyWize program helps people afford the medications they need. FamilyWize cards, available free through United Way, are honored by 95 percent of U.S. pharmacies. No paperwork is required and cards can be used by everyone – regardless of prescription insurance status.

Start saving. Dial 2-1-1 today to request your free FamilyWize card.

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

Credited with lifting more children out of poverty than any other federal program, EITC offers tax refunds ranging from approximately $430 to $4,800 to eligible families and individuals. Promoted through United Way’s Prosperity Campaign of Central Florida, EITC can make a life-changing difference for people who are working to achieve financial stability. And with more than $395 million in refunds distributed in the tri-county region last year alone, EITC also provides a significant boost the local economy. Do you qualify for this important tax refund? Learn more by visiting www.hfuw.org.

United Way Volunteer Resource Center

The Volunteer Resource Center (VRC) successfully connects individuals, families, students and corporate volunteer groups with opportunities to serve in the community. More than 100 agencies receive assistance in recruiting, training and managing volunteers whose work helps stretch precious dollars. To plan fun, meaningful projects for you, your family or other groups, e-mail: volunteercenter@hfuw.org.

Our Past and Present

Over the past 70 years, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) has improved the lives of millions of Central Floridians. As the community has grown and changed, so have we. No longer solely a fundraiser, we’re working with community partners to find long-term, strategic solutions for problems that ruin lives and send ripple effects across our region. Based on community input, we’re focusing our work in these critical areas: developing healthy families and children; building safe communities; improving financial stability; and alleviating hunger and homelessness.

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

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