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.
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...
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, powered by United Way, saves lives every day
By Elizabeth Findley, 988 director, United Way of Northeast Florida Every day, United Way of Northeast Florida receives approximately 30-50 calls 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).
Celebrating National Volunteer Week: RealSense Volunteers (United Way)
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...
Celebrating National Volunteer Week: Michelle Goolsby (Literacy Alliance of Northeast Florida)
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...
Florida Blue celebrates ‘Take Action Day’ during United Way campaign
Florida Blue and United Way of Northeast Florida partnered last month for "Take Action Day" on March 28. This special service day for Florida Blue employees helped tackle student barriers to success and more.
Seasoned nonprofit executives Coretta Hill and James Ellout are the first major leadership hires serving under United Way’s new President and CEO Melanie Patz.
Tocqueville Society Member Irene Lazzara Reflects on Inaugural Civil Rights Conference
For Tocqueville Society member Irene Lazzara, the Civil Rights Conference was an opportunity to understand the history of race relations in our country and community as well as connect with revered leaders in the space.
At United Way of Northeast Florida, we’re working to create a community of opportunity – one where everyone has hope and can reach their full potential. We know one organization can’t do it alone, so we focus on connecting people, resources and ideas to solve our community’s toughest challenges and achieve this vision together.
United Way announces $9 million investment to improve economic mobility in Northeast Florida
United Way of Northeast Florida announced today a $9 million investment to improve economic mobility throughout the region. The funds, distributed over a period of...
Every day, United Way 211 in Northeast Florida receives hundreds of calls from people in need. Mothers searching for diapers for their children. Veterans...
United Way of Northeast Florida names Melanie Patz as CEO
Current Baptist Health and former United Way executive brings over 25 years of nonprofit experience and community commitment to the role Jacksonville, Fla. (Aug....
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.
Race-Equity Advocates and Organizations Partner to Bring First Civil Rights Conference to Jacksonville
This event is designed to educate and facilitate conversations on civil rights movements in order to provide inspiration and the tools to make Jacksonville a more equitable community.