Category: Guest Posts
Ax Handle Saturday and the Racial Residue That Still Persists
Rodney L. Hurst Sr. and Rudy F. Jamison Jr. address the 60th anniversary of the Jacksonville Youth Council NAACP 1960 sit-Ins.
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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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United Way CEO: ‘I don’t want to go back to normal’
We are all craving “normal” right now. But I’d like to propose a new normal.
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United Way CEO: Dr. King’s legacy inspires us to drive for change
We believe Dr. King’s message and spirit deserve to be honored and celebrated beyond Jan. 20. His legacy has the power to drive change not just one day a year but 365 days a year.
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The impact of speech and hearing on academic success
A preschooler’s ability to speak effectively and understand language affects more than just their ability to say simple phrases like “hello” and “good morning”– it deeply impacts their capacity to comprehend and apply everything taught to them in the classroom.
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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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Boys & Girls Clubs offers a summer to remember for local youth
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida summer camps provide young people with the daily excitement they crave during the summer through fun, educational programs helping them discover opportunities to build their great futures.
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PACE helps girls see college as a viable option
United Way partner, PACE Center for Girls Jacksonville, partners with several universities, state colleges and vocational schools to help girls understand college can be a viable idea.
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Mental Health Favors No Color, No Gender
Theresa Rulien, CEO, Child Guidance Center explains the importance of supporting strong mental health for all.
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Be more than an ally, be an accomplice for the LGBTQ community
Loretta Prescott, director of development, JASMYN explains the importance of being an accomplice, more than an ally for the LGBTQ community.
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