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.
Feeling the Holiday Blues? United Way of Northeast Florida and the 988 Florida Lifeline are here to support Northeast Florida by Jeff Yalden, 988 Florida...
Family’s Journey with Full Service Schools Made Huge Difference
by Marilyn Young, freelance writer for United Way of Northeast Florida Elizabeth Hosey, her daughters Colleen and Helena, and her fiancé Jorgie Fis ...
Jacksonville, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2024) – United Way of Northeast Florida announced today its Stein Fellowship Class of 2025. This class features 15 rising...
Atlantic Circle Cocktails and Conversations 2024 Panelists
Tap into your community at Cocktails and Conversations! Hosted by United Way of Northeast Florida’s rising professionals group, Atlantic Circle, this ultimate event for emerging...
Ms. Barbara Robertson is a lifelong resident of the Historic Eastside community. She is the epitome of a great neighbor and community servant. She is...
Join United Way of Northeast Florida’s Women United for Up Close and Personal the region’s premier event for community-focused women leaders. Don’t miss this...
Record-breaking MLK Week of Service inspires hundreds to serve
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” From Jan. 12-20, more than 700 people across Duval, Clay...
RYAM Annual Golf Tournament Raises a Record $91,000 for United Way
Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) and United Way of Northeast Florida announced earlier this month that RYAM raised $91,000—a new event record—for United Way during its...
Dear United Way supporter, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It allows me important time to reflect and give thanks for all the blessings...
United Way commits $10 million to improving Jacksonville housing ecosystem
Jacksonville, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2023) – United Way of Northeast Florida announced yesterday the commitment of $10 million to improve the Jacksonville ecosystem for...
Supporting Mental Health in Northeast FL: The 988 Crisis Lifeline
By Elizabeth Findley, 988 director, United Way of Northeast Florida United Way of Northeast Florida responds to approximately 30-50 calls daily from individuals...
Homeowners receive much needed home repairs thanks to United Way and partners
As part of United Way of Northeast Florida’s $1 million affordable housing investment announced in January, home repair work started this spring on several houses...
United Way announces Stein Fellowship Class of 2024
This is the first class of the dual-mentorship program since the pandemic and will take place during the nonprofit organization’s 100th anniversary year. Jacksonville,...
United Way Stein Fellowship now accepting applications for Class of 2024
This is the first class of the dual-mentorship program since the pandemic United Way of Northeast Florida’s Stein Fellowship is now accepting applications for...
Latest ALICE report reveals 39% of Northeast Florida households struggle to make ends meet
Based on 2021 U.S. Census data, these calculations include more than 74,000 Northeast Florida households in poverty as well as more than 176,000 families defined as ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
For National Volunteer Week, April 16-22, United Way of Northeast Florida asked the community to nominate outstanding volunteers to be recognized on our blog and...
Celebrating National Volunteer Week: Jody Green (Catholic Charities)
For National Volunteer Week, April 16-22, United Way of Northeast Florida asked the community to nominate outstanding volunteers to be recognized on our blog and...
Celebrating National Volunteer Week: Edi Castro (JASMYN)
For National Volunteer Week, April 16-22, United Way of Northeast Florida asked the community to nominate outstanding volunteers to be recognized on our blog and...
Celebrating National Volunteer Week: Core Construction Volunteers (Clay County Habitat For Humanity)
For National Volunteer Week, April 16-22, United Way of Northeast Florida asked the community to nominate outstanding volunteers to be recognized on our blog and...