Author: United Way of Northeast Florida
Volunteer to assist with Hurricane Matthew relief
United Way of Northeast Florida has partnered with American Red Cross Northeast Florida Chapter and HandsOn Jacksonville to provide information on the most critical volunteer needs.
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United Way Upstream winners address the stigma of mental health
United Way of Northeast Florida’s Upstream initiative challenges college students between ages of 18 and 24 to dream up an idea for social change in areas such as education, financial stability and health.Two college students decided to focus on eighth graders after their primary research pointed to this age range as the best time to begin peer-to-peer conversations focusing on combatting the stigma surrounding mental health.
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Giving Back: Volunteer helps preschoolers take reading’s first step
When volunteer Patty DeStephano visits her United Way of Northeast Florida’s ReadingPal preschoolers, she carries a bag full of props and toys she can pull out at a moment’s notice. A paper bag with a pipe cleaner, watercolor paint set and other items help keep her readers engaged and having fun.
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United Way receives recognition for green practices
United Way of Northeast Florida received the four-leaf designation from Green Team Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating green communities. Inspired by the Harvard…
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Giving Back: Upstream competition helps develop mentors — and leaders
Not many college students can read “The Influencer” and recognize the characteristics of a leader in themselves. But for Courtney Lynch, University of North Florida student and co-winner of United Way of Northeast Florida’s inaugural Upstream initiative, the book further confirms her major and future career path.
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