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WFTV 9 Family Connection and our partners, Darden Restaurants, Fairwinds Credit Union, Central Florida Auto Dealers Association and AirTran Airways are proud to announce that we have joined forces with the Heart of Florida United Way to provide you with a way to help at-risk youth throughout Central Florida.

As part of the WFTV 9 Family Connection, I AM THE ONE campaign, the Heart of Florida United Way is making it easy to donate your time though their Volunteer Center. Simply click on the “Volunteer” link and select your county. You’ll be connected to Heart of Florida United Way’s Volunteer Center, where you can quickly register to learn more about opportunities to help children or you can call the toll-free, 24-hour United Way 2-1-1 Community Helpline (simply dial 2-1-1), and choose your county of residence, create a login and follow the prompts.


VIDEO: 2-1-1 Center Offers Help

All you need is a little time and a lot of heart to make a difference. Local social service agencies and community groups are eager for your support—from mentoring and coaching to teaching, reading or helping children with disabilities, the kids in our community need you. We would like to thank you in advance for doing just "one thing" to help make Central Florida a stronger community.

Find out how you can be the one that makes a difference by clicking on a county listed below:
Volusia County
Brevard County
Flagler County
Orange County
Osceola County
Seminole County
Lake County
Sumter County
Marion County

To tell us about the ones making in a difference in your community, e-mail us at: 9FamilyConnection@wftv.com


I Am The One On WFTV

Grant Winners Making A Difference
See some of the dramatic ways Central Floridians are using grants they received from the I Am The One program to make a real difference in our community.
Teens Help Neighbors Who Struggle To Make Ends Meet
Local Schools Get $50,000 From I Am The One
WFTV 9 Family Connection Partners Work To Help Community
The "I Am The One" Challenge Continues

Jeff Jensen is a recipient of a 9 Family Connection and Partners I AM THE ONE grant. Jeff took his money and is using it to teach young children about computer programming. At the same time he is teaching a group of high school students an even bigger lesson.
VIDEO: I AM THE ONE Grant Winner
IMAGES: Teaching Students To Teach Students

Volunteering

Make A Difference By Volunteering!
There are organizations across Central Florida that need your help. Here are a few. Click the links below to find more.
Adult Literacy League
Alzheimer Resource Center
American Lunch Assoc. of Fla.
American Red Cross of C.F.
Best Buddies Florida
More Volunteer Agencies

WFTV 9 Family Connection and our partners, Darden Restaurants, Fairwinds Credit Union, Central Florida Auto Dealers Association and AirTran Airways are proud to announce that we have joined forces with the Heart of Florida United Way to provide you with a way to help at-risk youth throughout Central Florida. More Details


People in need of HELP in our Central Florida communities - or those who want to GIVE help, can now connect through UNITED WAY 2-1-1, a Community Resource Line provided by Heart of Florida United Way. More Details
INFO: 2-1-1 Questions and Answers
VIDEO: 2-1-1 Center Offers Help

Click on a county below to find out where you can volunteer.


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