Category: Comprehensive Basic Needs
Poverty is concentrated in neighborhoods
This column originally appeared in the Florida Times-Union on Sunday, July 5, 2020. By Darnell Smith, North Florida market president, Florida Blue To make…
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New report underscores more than a third of Northeast Florida struggled to make ends meet before COVID-19
Before the onset of COVID-19, more than one third of residents in Northeast Florida struggled to make ends meet. In this time of COVID-19 disruption, the data suggests these numbers could now be significantly higher.
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Jacksonville resident wins $10,000 grant to bring fresh produce to local food deserts
By Daniel A. Brown One of Stephanie Schuster’s most vivid memories is watching a child sob as he begged his teacher for a snack…
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Jacksonville man receives hope and good health from volunteer-based clinic
Roderick Borisade knew something was wrong when his left side became numb. He was scared and didn’t know where to turn for help. “Weeks…
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Haskell teams up with United Way to assemble 100 snack packs
By Kelsey Morrow Employees from Haskell recently prepared 100 snack packs for students at Full Service Schools sites across Duval County. In less than two…
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Community comes together to support 40 families for Thanksgiving
By Kelsey Morrow Many families would not have access to an adequate meal for Thanksgiving if not for the generosity of corporations, community members…
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United Way and partners launch Mission United veterans initiative in Northeast Florida
United Way of Northeast Florida announced today the launch of Mission United, a community network connecting veterans and their families to critical health, human…
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What about the children in poverty?
United Way executive team member shares a personal reflection on International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
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Florida First Lady DeSantis visits United Way and 211 call center
Her visit was part of a statewide United Way 211 tour to better understand, emphasize the importance of and promote the value of United Way 211 in crisis prevention and intervention.
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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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