Author: United Way of Northeast Florida
United Way team member shines in parent leadership group
Parents Who Lead is a collaborative initiative among Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF), Duval County Public Schools and Jacksonville Public Library in which members come together not only to advocate for parents in their school districts, but also to learn the necessary skills required to fight roadblocks to improve school standards at the city level.
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United Way intern shares highlights from his experience
University of North Florida student Markale Ford shares his top 10 highlights as a creatives services intern at United Way of Northeast Florida.
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Six ways to practice self-kindness
In order to be kind to others, you must first be kind to yourself.
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Five Star Veterans Center helps Navy veteran get back on his feet
As a 10-year veteran, Paul dealt with both physical and mental pain on a daily basis. With the help of United Way partner Five Star Veterans, Paul is putting his life back together again.
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United Way award winner advocates for better early childhood education
For her outstanding work with local children and efforts to improve early learning requirements, Amanda Crawford was awarded United Way’s 2018 Sherwood H. Smith Children’s Champion Award in the advocacy. category.
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