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High-Quality Education | Success Stories

United Way partner, Girls Inc., helps local student blossom

Girls Inc. provided Jasmine a safe, comfortable after-school space to unearth her passions and expand her reading abilities.

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Local mom gives back because she received so much

Dana Garcia didn’t know she would find herself crying in the bathroom that day. A proud Haskell employee, she was invited to a United…

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Good Health and Well-being | Success Stories

At-risk teen overcomes social anxiety to achieve her dreams

If you told Kiersten London eight years ago she’d one day give monologues in drama class, she wouldn’t believe you. The recent Fernandina Beach…

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Comprehensive Basic Needs | Good Health and Well-being | Success Stories

Veteran permanently disabled by PTSD regains hope and his life

In March 2018, Chris Dempsey, JAG lawyer and Army combat veteran, found himself sleeping in the woods next to his church in Keystone, Florida….

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Comprehensive Basic Needs | Good Health and Well-being | Success Stories

Veteran permanently disabled by PTSD regains hope and his life

In March 2018, Chris Dempsey, JAG lawyer and Army combat veteran, found himself sleeping in the woods next to his church in Keystone, Florida....

Good Health and Well-being | Success Stories

At-risk teen overcomes social anxiety to achieve her dreams

If you told Kiersten London eight years ago she’d one day give monologues in drama class, she wouldn’t believe you. The recent Fernandina Beach...

Press Releases | Relief Fund

Northeast Florida funders activate Relief Fund

Northeast Florida philanthropic leaders and the City of Jacksonville are once again prepared to manage Florida’s First Coast Relief Fund to assist organizations helping...

Comprehensive Basic Needs | Financial Security | Success Stories

Local mom gives back because she received so much

Dana Garcia didn’t know she would find herself crying in the bathroom that day. A proud Haskell employee, she was invited to a United...

Guest Posts | High-Quality Education | Partner News

Boys & Girls Clubs offers a summer to remember for local youth

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida summer camps provide young people with the daily excitement they crave during the summer through fun, educational programs helping them discover opportunities to build their great futures.

Guest Posts | High-Quality Education

PACE helps girls see college as a viable option

United Way partner, PACE Center for Girls Jacksonville, partners with several universities, state colleges and vocational schools to help girls understand college can be a viable idea.

Community News

Seven tips for staying safe during hurricane season

August and September are the most active time for tropical storms and hurricanes in Florida. Here are seven tips for staying safe this hurricane season.

Events | High-Quality Education | Volunteerism

Four reasons you should help “Stuff the Bus”

Four reasons to support Stuff the Bus, an annual initiative supporting schools, teachers and students in Duval County.

Financial Security | Partner News

Mock ‘interview day’ helps students prepare for hiring process

By Elizabeth Lufrano, United Way community impact manager Do you remember your first job interview? I do. I was 13 and got into a fight...

High-Quality Education | Success Stories | Volunteerism

Mentor made all the difference to graduating Jacksonville teen

Children in Achievers For Life rely on their adult mentors to be a support system of encouragement they may not receive at home -- or as an extension of what they are already getting at home. Jaelyn is just one example of the lives changed by Achievers For Life every day.

Guest Posts | Partner News

Mental Health Favors No Color, No Gender

Theresa Rulien, CEO, Child Guidance Center explains the importance of supporting strong mental health for all.

High-Quality Education | Volunteerism

ReadingPal volunteer shares passion for reading at Lighthouse Christian School

Lucy, a first-year ReadingPals volunteer at Lighthouse Christian School, recently shared the highlights of her “wonderful experience” as a ReadingPals volunteer.

Guest Posts | Partner News

Be more than an ally, be an accomplice for the LGBTQ community

Loretta Prescott, director of development, JASMYN explains the importance of being an accomplice, more than an ally for the LGBTQ community.

Events | Volunteerism

How you can make a difference on Day of Action

Invest your time and dollars in your community on Day of Action.

Community News | Guest Posts

What keeps an United Way executive going in the face of adversity

United Way executive Phyllis Martin shares her thoughts in honor of June 4, Audacity to Hope Day.

Affinity Groups | Volunteerism

Three great reasons to become a Leader in Giving

United Way of Northeast Florida offers volunteers exciting ways to Lead the community in Giving through leadership and affinity groups. Find out why you should become a philanthropic trailblazer in your community with United Way.

Corporate Partner News | Volunteerism

Four reasons why doing good is good for business

The world of corporate philanthropy is changing.Check out these for reasons doing good is good for business.

Affinity Groups | Events

United Way announces 2019 Up Close and Personal Honorees

United Way of Northeast Florida is thrilled to recognize some of our outstanding honorees for 2019’s Up Close and Personal, May 16, 2019. Emcee Dawn...

Community News | Events

Limited seating: United Way, Salesforce.org host free employee engagement seminar May 15

United Way of Northeast Florida and Salesforce.org are joining forces to bring an exciting, first-ever seminar to Jacksonville. Wednesday, May 15, the two leading...

Comprehensive Basic Needs | Partner News | Volunteerism

Retiree connects finance skills to purpose at Red Cross

Judy Bresnahan, volunteer for United Way partner American Red Cross of Northeast Florida, has dedicated 13 years of outstanding volunteer service at the local and national Red Cross levels.

High-Quality Education | Partner News | Volunteerism

Local woman continues brother’s legacy through community service

For the last three years, Chelsey has dedicated her time and talent to improving her home community of Jacksonville, FL as an AmeriCorps member.

Good Health and Well-being | Partner News | Volunteerism

Intern discovers links between situations and birth outcomes in Northeast Florida

Mayuri Patel, intern for United Way partner Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition helped pave the way for new discoveries.

Community News | Volunteerism

Hart Felt Ministries volunteer finds purpose with senior citizens

Brigitte Wagner, volunteer for Hart Felt Ministries, illustrates the power of one individual to make a difference in the world.

Community News | Good Health and Well-being | Partner News

Community Support for Survivors Abounds at Hubbard House’s 10th Annual Domestic Violence Walk

More than 1,200 participants came together to raise support for survivors of domestic violence at the Hubbard House 10th annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk, Stand Up & Stride, on March 30 at the Duval County Courthouse.

Community News | Supporter Profiles

Four women you should know in Northeast Florida

In honor of Women’s History Month, United Way of Northeast Florida highlighted women in the community who are helping families and individuals better make ends...

United Way partner, Girls Inc., helps local student blossom

Local mom gives back because she received so much

At-risk teen overcomes social anxiety to achieve her dreams

Veteran permanently disabled by PTSD regains hope and his life

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Veteran permanently disabled by PTSD regains hope and his life

At-risk teen overcomes social anxiety to achieve her dreams

Northeast Florida funders activate Relief Fund

Local mom gives back because she received so much

Boys & Girls Clubs offers a summer to remember for local youth

PACE helps girls see college as a viable option

Seven tips for staying safe during hurricane season

Four reasons you should help “Stuff the Bus”

Mock ‘interview day’ helps students prepare for hiring process

Mentor made all the difference to graduating Jacksonville teen

Mental Health Favors No Color, No Gender

ReadingPal volunteer shares passion for reading at Lighthouse Christian School

Be more than an ally, be an accomplice for the LGBTQ community

How you can make a difference on Day of Action

What keeps an United Way executive going in the face of adversity

Three great reasons to become a Leader in Giving

Four reasons why doing good is good for business

United Way announces 2019 Up Close and Personal Honorees

Limited seating: United Way, Salesforce.org host free employee engagement seminar May 15

Retiree connects finance skills to purpose at Red Cross

Local woman continues brother’s legacy through community service

Intern discovers links between situations and birth outcomes in Northeast Florida

Hart Felt Ministries volunteer finds purpose with senior citizens

Community Support for Survivors Abounds at Hubbard House’s 10th Annual Domestic Violence Walk

Four women you should know in Northeast Florida

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