Author: United Way of Northeast Florida
Get Smart with RealSense
In recognition of Get Smart About Credit Day, we’d like to share about how United Way of Northeast Florida’s RealSense initiative puts Benjamin Franklin’s advice into practice.
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Volunteer Profile: Gerald Harmon
Once a week, Gerald Harmon turns off his welding equipment at Caterpillar Work Tools Inc. and heads to West Jacksonville Elementary to volunteer as a ReadingPal. It’s a role that he embraces – a dream come true.
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Mental Illness Awareness Week
In honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week, we’d like to take a moment to focus specifically on United Way’s work in health, which strives to ensure everyone can lead a productive and engaged life.
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BIG Results. BIG Impact. Campaign Kickoff Recap
This year’s campaign kickoff event was BIG! Catch up on the action in our Storify recap.
Read MoreUnited Way of Northeast Florida Kicks Off 2014 Community Campaign
Jacksonville, Fla. – United Way of Northeast Florida announced today its goal to raise $21,253,955 during the 2014 Community Campaign. More than 600 corporate, civic and community leaders attended today’s kickoff event where the goal was announced, early results were celebrated and guests were energized to achieve big results that will make a big impact.
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Meet Eric
Eric’s story demonstrates the transformational power of Full Service Schools, which seeks to meet the health and human service needs of local students.
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Big Results. Big Impact.
Pat Geraghty, CEO of Florida Blue and 2014 Campaign Chair, discusses United Way’s campaign season and the big impact that our initiatives have on Northeast Florida.
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The Importance of Reading Aloud
Today is International Literacy Day! Learn more about how why reading aloud programs, like ReadingPals, are so important for helping our youngest students on the path to literacy.
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Volunteer Profile: Ross Gloudeman
Ross Gloudeman grew up with a spirit of giving instilled in him by his parents. After moving to Jacksonville three years ago, he realized that he was ready to return to that kind of commitment.
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Amanda & Hailey’s Success By 6 Story
Amanda Reeder’s situation made affording quality child care for her daughter, Hailey, nearly impossible, until Amanda’s sister-in-law told her about a United Way initiative called Success By 6.
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