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Kimberly’s Ways to Work Story

Kimberly was a single mother whose only form of transportation was the bus. When she heard about the Ways to Work program at church, she jumped at the chance to change her family’s life.

High-Quality Education | Volunteerism

10 Signs You’d Make a Great ReadingPal

Do you think you have what it takes to be a ReadingPal? We bet you do!

Advocacy | Volunteerism

2014 Advocacy Snapshot

With the conclusion of the 2014 Florida Legislative Session last week, we wanted to offer a short list of issues United Way tracked and advocated for, especially those in the area of education.

Press Releases | Volunteerism

United Way Initiative Wins Common Good Award

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – United Way of Northeast Florida’s RealSense initiative won the coveted United Way Worldwide Common Good Award during an international conference May 13. More than 1,800 community-based United Ways in 41 countries and territories had the opportunity to compete for the awards presented in the three categories of education, income and health – the building blocks to a good life.

Financial Security | Guest Posts | Volunteerism

Wi$e Money Week 2014

Everyone – every family, every individual, every business – needs to be wise about money. Wi$e Money Week is a week of activities and events celebrating the importance of good money management.

Good Health and Well-being | High-Quality Education

Happy Mother’s Day!

To celebrate Mother’s Day and all the wonderful parents out there, we’ve got a special message from George Robinson, our Born Learning coordinator!

Good Health and Well-being | High-Quality Education

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

Discussions about the need for mental health services often revolve around the needs of adults or those with serious illnesses. Meanwhile, the less visible needs of our students can go unaddressed.

Financial Security | Volunteerism

RealSense Volunteer Snapshot

The numbers from the past year tell the story of thousands of dedicated individuals working together to help bring much-needed services to the families in our community. Here are some of the highlights.

Press Releases

United Way of Northeast Florida Announces New President and CEO

Jacksonville, Fla. – The United Way of Northeast Florida board of trustees today announced the selection of Michelle Braun as president and CEO, effective July 1, 2014. Braun succeeds longtime president and CEO, Connie Hodges, who in January announced her plans to retire in December 2014.