Author: Sarah Henderson
Florida First Lady DeSantis visits United Way and 211 call center
Her visit was part of a statewide United Way 211 tour to better understand, emphasize the importance of and promote the value of United Way 211 in crisis prevention and intervention.
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Veteran permanently disabled by PTSD regains hope and his life
In March 2018, Chris Dempsey, JAG lawyer and Army combat veteran, found himself sleeping in the woods next to his church in Keystone, Florida….
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How a Nassau County teen overcame bullying to chase her dreams of becoming a nurse
If you told Kiersten London eight years ago she’d one day give monologues in drama class, she wouldn’t believe you. The recent Fernandina Beach…
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Northeast Florida funders activate Relief Fund
Northeast Florida philanthropic leaders and the City of Jacksonville are once again prepared to manage Florida’s First Coast Relief Fund to assist organizations helping…
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United Way 211 helps family after car accident triggers financial crisis
A proud Haskell employee, she was invited to a United Way of Northeast Florida poverty simulation as part of the company’s annual fundraising campaign. United Way poverty simulations immerse participants in the daily challenges of families living in poverty. The experience moved Dana to tears.
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