Author: United Way of Northeast Florida
#JaxGives: United Way is a First Coast connector
Part of the United Way credo is to “change the lives of those who walk by us every day.” This is not anonymous or generic. It means helping children in Northeast Florida to graduate from high school. It means helping neighbors achieve financial stability. It means cleaning up the region after a hurricane. The United Way is part of the everyday lives of the residents of Northeast Florida.
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How To Protect Your Tax Records in Natural Disasters
With Hurricane Matthew’s recent visit to the First Coast, it points up the importance of securing our tax information ahead of a disaster.
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Giving Back: The couple that reads together …
Cathy Barnwell loved reading and loved working with children so when a call for ReadingPal volunteers went out at her church, she knew it was the perfect opportunity for her. That was four years ago, before she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
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United Way Upstream winners share update on mental-health-stigma project
Jessica Stephens and Dayna Cohen had a lot in common – both graduating from University of North Florida’s School of Nursing, both diligent, enthusiastic individuals. But it wasn’t until they found out about United Way of Northeast Florida’s Upstream initiative that their shared passion was realized.
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Northeast Florida’s Largest Funders Partner for Hurricane Matthew Response
United Way of Northeast Florida and partners joined together to create Florida’s First Coast Relief Fund to assist organizations helping those in Northeast Florida affected by Hurricane Matthew.
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