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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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Comprehensive Basic Needs • Financial Security • Success Stories
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.

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Good Health and Well-being • Success Stories
How a Nassau County teen overcame bullying to chase her dreams of becoming a nurse

  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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United Way announces Stein Fellowship Class of 2027

This incoming class celebrates the Fellowship’s 20th anniversary   Jacksonville, Fla. (Oct. 2, 2026) – Last night during the annual Stein Fellowship Celebration, United Way of...

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Comprehensive Basic Needs • Good Health and Well-being • Healthy Community • Supporter Profiles
Before you say hello: What a 988 Florida Lifeline specialist thinks when the phone rings

By Your friend from 988     When the phone rings, we don’t know who is on the other end. We don’t know their name,...

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Press Releases
More Northeast Florida residents turning to 988 for mental health support

United Way, operating the 988 Florida Lifeline locally, has seen an 18% increase in calls in one year Jacksonville, Fla. (Sept. 8, 2026) — As...

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Good Health and Well-being • Healthy Community
Three Myths about 988 and the Truth about Getting Support

  Today, Sept. 8, we observe 988 Day! It’s a national day of action to raise awareness about the 988 Florida Lifeline. Here in Northeast...

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Community News • Volunteerism
Nine ways to get involved with United Way this 904 Day

  What are you doing this 904 Day? We’ve got a few ideas! 904 Day is a chance to celebrate the people, places and neighborhoods...

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Events • Giving Societies
Atlantic Circle Cocktails & Conversations 2026 Panelists

  Atlantic Circle’s signature event is back! Join United Way of Northeast Florida and break the ice with fellow young professionals during a night of...

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Success Stories • Volunteerism
From Homeless to Helping Hands: How financial hardship turned into a mission

For Dr. April Murdaugh, United Way of Northeast Florida’s RealSense program wasn’t just a resource. It was the turning point that took her from homelessness to being the first African American woman...

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Healthy Community • Press Releases
United Way statement on DCPS telehealth contract end

Free mental health services are still available for local students Jacksonville, Fla. (July 14, 2026) — United Way of Northeast Florida President and CEO Melanie...

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Corporate Partner News • Guest Posts • Supporter Profiles • Volunteerism
Building Stronger Communities, Together

Guest blog post by Wells Fargo   At Wells Fargo, we believe that when communities grow, we all grow. That belief guides how we work,...

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Press Releases
Ability Housing and United Way of Northeast Florida Grow Affordable Housing Infrastructure with Support from JPMorganChase

Jacksonville-based nonprofit organizations receive $650,000 in capacity-building commitments June 17, 2026 — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Ability Housing and United Way of Northeast Florida are developing new partnerships,...

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Press Releases
Despite regional growth, nearly 40% of residents in Northeast Florida still struggle to make ends meet

  New ALICE data shows rising costs of basic needs are outpacing wage increases Jacksonville, Fla. (June 10, 2026) – Despite regional economic growth post-COVID,...

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From uncertainty to purpose: A Veteran’s journey to serving others

My name is Najah, and I’m the newest Veteran care coordinator to join the Mission United team. Mission United is United Way of Northeast Florida’s...

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Success Stories • Volunteerism
Two Friends, One Mission: Helping Jacksonville Navigate Tax Season

For volunteer appreciation week, two longtime friends are proving a shared passion for helping others can span decades, careers and even state lines. Bonnie Fuentes and Daisy Siniscalchi, both originally from Long Island, N.Y.,...

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Press Releases
United Way to launch United for Mental Health Fund for critical resources

  Jacksonville, Fla. (April 29, 2026) — United Way of Northeast Florida will launch on May 1 its first-ever fund supporting mental health resources. Launching...

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Events • Giving Societies
Women United Up Close & Personal 2026 Panelists

Don’t miss Up Close & Personal, the region’s premier event for women dedicated to making a difference! Hosted by Women United, United Way of Northeast Florida’s...

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Press Releases
United Way receives $1 million from The Jim Moran Foundation

    Jacksonville, Fla. (April 1, 2026) — United Way of Northeast Florida is thrilled to announce it has received $1 million from The Jim Moran Foundation to support a critical housing challenge in our...

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Comprehensive Basic Needs • Events • Good Health and Well-being • Volunteerism
MLK Day of Service 2026 brings 400+ volunteers together across Northeast Florida

  Jan. 17, 2026 was a beautiful day to serve! While the morning of United Way of Northeast Florida’s MLK Day of Service was colder...

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Press Releases
United Way announces second-annual ‘Champions of Change’

The event honored 12 winners and finalists for their dedication to creating positive change in Northeast Florida.

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Comprehensive Basic Needs • Good Health and Well-being • Volunteerism
Community in action: Coats, meals and holiday joy in late 2025

  2025 might be over, but we’re not done celebrating the season of giving! From a coat drive organized by one of our former Stein...

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Advocacy • Financial Security • Volunteerism
How You Can Help: Families Facing Food Insecurity

Across the country, families are facing uncertainty around SNAP benefits — and Northeast Florida is no exception. Here's how you can help.

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Press Releases
United Way unveils new strategic plan, outlines community goals

The announcement was made at the Jessie Ball duPont Center to a crowd of more than 100 partners, donors and volunteers, who also learned about the organization's three new impact areas.

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Comprehensive Basic Needs • Financial Security • Good Health and Well-being • Success Stories • Volunteerism
From asking for help to inspiring others: Dana’s full-circle journey

      When Jacksonville mom Dana first called 211, she never imagined how deeply that one phone call would transform her life and, later, the...

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Giving Societies • Press Releases
United Way announces Stein Fellowship Class of 2026

Founded in 2007 by philanthropists Linda and the late David Stein, the Stein Fellowship inspires young professionals to commit philanthropically and professionally to our region’s future.

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Press Releases
Full Service Schools awards $5.5 million in mental health services grants

Administered by United Way, the initiative provides free mental health care to all Duval County public school students.

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Events • Giving Societies
Atlantic Circle Cocktails & Conversations 2025 Featured Guests

Atlantic Circle’s signature event is back — and at one of Downtown’s hottest new venues, Pour Taproom! Join United Way of Northeast Florida’s young professionals...

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