United Way 211 helps family after car accident triggers financial crisis
A proud Haskell employee, she was invited to a United Way of Northeast Florida poverty simulation as part of the company’s annual fundraising campaign. United Way poverty simulations immerse participants in the daily challenges of families living in poverty. The experience moved Dana to tears.
Tocqueville Member Spotlight: Robin and Alberto Abbott
Robin Abbott is United Way of Northeast Florida's chief financial officer and interim CEO. Her husband, Alberto Abbott, has served in the United States Army for more than 37 years and is a helicopter flight engineer and acting first sergeant “noncommission officer” of his detachment. Here's how they navigate their philanthropic and professional lives.
Here’s how one volunteer-led organization is fighting food insecurity in Northeast Florida
Epic-Cure is a 100% volunteer-ran organization that rescues good food from wholesale distributors, farms and grocery stores and provides it for free to people in need in St. Johns, Putnam and Duval Counties in Florida.
The doctor is in: Volunteer brings high-quality cardiovascular care to Sulzbacher
Dr. Brian Shapiro’s presence on Sulzbacher’s campuses both as a provider and as a leader on Sulzbacher’s board of directors has made a lasting impact on those he has served and those who will be served.
DESC volunteer inspired by loss “satisfies her soul” through volunteerism
Described as hard working, extremely passionate and kind, DESC volunteer Gaylon Hynes is known for her attentiveness to people in need and goes out of her way to find help.
Duval County Public Schools Employee Takes Youth Success Beyond the Classroom
Through his collective volunteerism, Brandon Mack provides both direct and systemic change to the lives of underserved students across Northeast Florida, contributing powerfully to United Way’s vision of creating a community of opportunity.
President and CEO Michelle Braun to retire from organization in April
United Way’s board of directors to launch search for new leader Today, United Way of Northeast Florida announced President and CEO Michelle Braun will...
United Way 211 celebrates 20 years of helping callers in crisis
Founded in 2002, United Way 211 is an integrated information and referral helpline and online database that connects people of all ages and walks of life to essential health, human and social services.
Meet Serena, a United Way 211 call center specialist. Though she's been on the team for a short period of time, she's already made a big impact in our community.
Black History Month is a time to intentionally uplift the triumphs and the challenges of Black people in our country and in Northeast Florida, but the celebration and recognition of local Black history goes well beyond what can be covered in a month and has deep roots right here in our community.
Early misfortune didn’t stop Jacksonville mom from finding hope and success
“One in every three people have been affected or received services from United Way. And I love to tell people that you're looking at one of those people.”
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and our team at United Way of Northeast Florida and mental-health expert Dr. Kal Kseib, consultant for Baptist Health, would like to help mark this important awareness effort with a list of accessible resources available all year long.
Local Light: Northeast Florida Volunteer Pursues Equity Through Agricultural and Racial Advocacy
Diallo-Sekou Seabrooks fights for equity by speaking to local representatives about the challenges faced in his community and championed solutions to social injustice such as body cameras for Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Local Light: Catholic Charities’ Food Pantry Volunteers are “Real-Life Heroes”
From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Catholic Charities food pantry volunteers have worked tirelessly to make sure individuals facing food insecurity in Jacksonville do not have to go hungry.
Local Light: “Rock Star” Volunteer Honors Mother by Serving Holocaust Survivors
Cecilia Cristol started volunteering with Jewish Family & Community Services because their work in the community with Holocaust survivors deeply moved me and is very personal as my mother is a Holocaust survivor.
Local Light: East Jacksonville Changemaker Brings Compassion to Community
Nominated by the Kids Hope Alliance, Honey's day-to-day schedule is built around serving residents in need in the Historic East Jacksonville community.
United Way volunteer discovers his passion for community service
Steffen's combination of willingness to be of service and ability to guide and encourage others makes him a much-loved asset as a United Way of Northeast Florida volunteer.
City announces details on how to apply for emergency rental and utility assistance
The City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program will distribute nearly $29 million of federal funds to assist Duval County residents who have been unable to pay their rent or utilities due to a loss of income related to COVID-19.
Duval County emergency rent, utility assistance program shares eligibility information
The application for rent and utility assistance will open soon for Duval County residents. In the meantime, read preliminary information on eligibility.