Category: Comprehensive Basic Needs
From ‘hello’ to help, United Way 211 is here
United Way 211 is Northeast Florida’s vital, life-saving helpline that connects anyone in need to available community resources. Our database includes a vast list of organizations and resources like food pantries, shelters, mental-health clinics, financial management services, child-care resources, crisis assistance, employment services and much more. And it’s all free and all available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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United Way’s Mission United serves 4,000+ veterans during inaugural year
The initiative provides streamlined care coordination for local veterans in need.
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Sleeping Giant: Evictions loom in Northeast Florida
What many do not realize is eviction has a devastating “snowball effect” on a person’s life.
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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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