Category: Comprehensive Basic Needs
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 …
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United Way announces $4.4 million in grant funding for programs addressing basic needs and financial well-being
Jacksonville, Fla. (Oct. 17, 2024) – United Way of Northeast Florida is thrilled to announce the grant recipients of its $4.4 million investment in…
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North Riverside resident is able to keep his home within the family
“Community is much more than belonging to something; it’s about doing something together that makes belonging matter.” -Brian Solis Henry Scott, a…
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Eastside homeowner receives critical home repairs
Ms. Barbara Robertson is a lifelong resident of the Historic Eastside community. She is the epitome of a great neighbor and community servant. She…
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More than 38% of Northeast Florida residents struggle to make ends meet despite growth in wages
This new ALICE data also shows significant disparities in the rates of financial hardship Jacksonville, Fla. (May 22, 2024) — More than a third…
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