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ORLANDO, Fla. The Heart of Florida United Way’s 211 helpline has fielded 21,000 calls from people worried about being evicted from their homes since June of last year, according to Ray Larsen, the organization’s vice president of community engagement.
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Heart of Florida United Way invests in 3 Central Florida legal aid groups
Groups in Orange, Osceola, Seminole counties help people facing eviction
HFUW has seen surge in calls from people worried about being evicted
“The calls specifically around evictions and needs for utility assistance are still very much elevated,” Larsen said.
Responding to that large demand for assistance, HFUW moved this week to invest $150,000 into three local aid groups in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties that have been helping low-income people throughout the pandemic. The money is specifically meant to fund legal assistance and representation for individuals and families facing an eviction because of the COVI