Category: Community News
Domestic violence survivor gives back through Hubbard House Walk
Meet Hubbard House Walk captain Sami Ebelt and learn how she helps change lives.
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Catholic Charities to open community-based food pantry
In an effort to be more accessible to clients, and to provide services in a neighborhood where more than 40 percent of residents live in poverty, Catholic Charities is relocating its food pantry and opening a satellite office in Northwest Jacksonville.
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Interactive trails combine learning and fun at local parks
Born Learning Trails help caregivers and communities turn a walk in the park into a fun learning experience.
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United Way welcomes Stein Fellowship class of 2019
The 2019 Stein Fellows Reception, held Nov. 8 at Epping Forest Yacht Club, honored the outgoing Stein Fellow class of 2018 and welcomed members of the class of 2019.
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United Way team member shines in parent leadership group
Parents Who Lead is a collaborative initiative among Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF), Duval County Public Schools and Jacksonville Public Library in which members come together not only to advocate for parents in their school districts, but also to learn the necessary skills required to fight roadblocks to improve school standards at the city level.
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United Way award winner advocates for better early childhood education
For her outstanding work with local children and efforts to improve early learning requirements, Amanda Crawford was awarded United Way’s 2018 Sherwood H. Smith Children’s Champion Award in the advocacy. category.
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Three ways to make a difference this holiday season
You can spread holiday cheer by participating in United Way holiday giving opportunities.
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United Way award winner helps countless students stay in school
By Nicole Petersen At William M. Raines High School, no student is without the opportunity to attend school due to family or financial…
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United Way announces 10th anniversary award winners
United Way announces 10th anniversary Sherwood H. Smith Children’s Champion Awards winners The announcement took place at the nonprofit’s annual fall event Jacksonville,…
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United Way partner helps toddler find his voice
Hoping to help Amir better communicate, his mother sought assistance from Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center.
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