When you support Heart of Florida United Way, you support people right here in Central Florida–people like June Kilpatrick. 

June, a single mom, worked as a data entry clerk for a national department store when her life suddenly took a turn for the worst.  June found herself without a job, struggling and eventually without a place to live.  Poised and articulate, she does not fit the stereotypical image of a homeless person, and neither does her daughter, Briana.  For help, they turned to the Coalition for the Homeless, a Heart of Florida United Way member charity.  “It truly can happen to anyone.  Being around the other residents here shows that it doesn’t matter what your background is, where you come from…,” says June.  She lived in the women’s shelter, which afforded June a safe place to regroup and get back on her feet.  The shelter provided shelter, day care, meals and a case manager to help her find employment.  “Most of the residents took advantage of job training,” recalls June.  Today, June is working for the state and hopes to become a court reporter.  She and Briana are doing better than ever before.  In 2001, the Coalition for the Homeless helped more than 1,400 people.
 
Last year, thanks to the generosity of people just like you, Heart of Florida United Way and its family of charities helped more than 450,000 June Kilpatricks right here in Central Florida.  Heart of Florida United Way’s annual fundraising campaign continues through November 22.  Get involved and make a difference in your community today!  Call Heart of Florida United Way at 407.835.0900 to schedule a workplace campaign or to contribute a personal gift.  When you support Heart of Florida United Way, you support everyone living in our community.

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