The work Heart of Florida United Way is doing in the community would not be possible without our partners and investors. Chaired by David Ruiz, Retired UPS Florida District President, more than $16.6 million was raised for the Community Fund through the workplace campaign to fuel United Way’s work.
Community Workplace Campaign
$600,000+ Donor
Lockheed Martin Corporation
$500,000+ Donor
Orange County Government
$400,000+ Donors
SunTrust Bank of Central Florida
UPS Florida
$300,000+ Donors
AT&T
Tupperware Brands Corporation
Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
AdventHealth Bus Unit Corp Ofc
$200,000+ Donors
AdventHealth Orlando
Wells Fargo
Darden Restaurants Inc
Duke Energy
CNL Financial Group, Inc.
$100,000+ Donors
OUC—The Reliable One
FedEx Corporation
University of Central Florida
Bank of America
Updated June 2020
United We Win by Fundraising
CHEF’S GALA
March 2, 2019
Host Sponsor: WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort
The 27th annual Chef’s Gala brought together 24 of Central Florida’s premier chefs and restaurants to serve 1,000 guests unique dishes and perfectly paired wines. Hosted at Epcot Showplace and featuring a silent auction, it was indeed “A Tasteful Way to Make a Difference.”
OVER THE EDGE WITH MISSION UNITED
MaY 11, 2019
Title Sponsor: Lockheed Martin
Not your typical fundraising event, Over The Edge with Mission United, takes fundraising to new heights! Fifty adventure seekers had an extreme opportunity to rappel 15 stories down one of Central Florida’s tallest buildings, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center. All funds raised went to the Mission United program, directly benefitting veterans in the community.
WOMEN UNITED LUNCHEON
May 22, 2019
Presenting Sponsor: Orlando Health
The 11th annual Women United Luncheon brought together over 500 female business and community leaders. Keynote speaker Judy Shepard, renowned activist, and author inspired guests to connect with their passion and find their voice. As a woman who struggled to cope with the unthinkable, she found a way to transform her pain into a lifelong battle for human rights. Judy’s message resonates strongly with the advocacy work of Women United.
CHANGE MAKER IMPACT AWARDS
October 10, 2019
Event Sponsor: Dr. Phillips Charities
The 2nd annual Change Maker Impact Awards honored those in the community who are at the forefront of improving lives and creating lasting change. Those honored included, WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort (Change Maker of the Year), Harris Rosen (Legacy Honoree), Shelley Lauten (Impact Leader for Collaboration), SunTrust Bank (Impact Leader for Volunteerism), Father José Rodríguez (Impact Leader for Advocacy), and Dr. Shanta’ Barton-Stubbs (Unsung Hero). These key players were recognized as those who took a stand to make our community a better place.
LEADERSHIP DONOR APPRECIATION EVENT
December 7, 2019
Host sponsor: SeaWorld Orlando
In appreciation of our Leadership Donors, SeaWorld Orlando invited 2,000 United Way supporters and 500 youth served by United Way programs for a day in the park. There was even an exclusive viewing of Sea Lion High: The New Class just for our guests!
Updated June 2020
Alexis de Tocqueville Society
Jennifer & William Dymond, Jr.
Terry & Paula Shaw
Michael & Theresa Ryan
Bob and Catherine Gibson
Lars Houmann
Eddie & Milca Soler
Lillian & Raymond Garcia
Sascha Rizzo & Shari Bartz
Jacqueline Bozzuto
Michael & Beth Pattillo
Robert H. Brown and Mary Recchia Brown
Sandy Hostetter
Henry & Anne Jedraszczak
Giles Kemp
Ixchell Duarte
Michael & Renee Mueller
Lindsay & Dan Abt
Cindy and Randy Haffner
Anne-Marie & Jeff Hayward
Jim & Marci Knauss
Bill & Suzy Wilson
Wayne P. and Dr. Robin R. Roberts
Alex & Juliet Martins
David Neel
Maribeth Naughton Bisienere
Barney & Carol Barnett
Jim & Lillian Kattelmann
John Reker
Jennifer L. Williams
Brad & Nancy Richmond
Leslie Hazenfield
Lisa Shepard & Christopher Rowley
Clint Bullock
John Pisan
Dean & Martie Anderson
Ramona Spears
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Cira
David & Carmen Ruiz
Don Howard
Robert & Carla Kennedy
Updated June 2020
