Category: Partner News
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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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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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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Mock ‘interview day’ helps students prepare for hiring process
By Elizabeth Lufrano, United Way community impact manager Do you remember your first job interview? I do. I was 13 and got into a fight…
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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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Retiree connects finance skills to purpose at Red Cross
Judy Bresnahan, volunteer for United Way partner American Red Cross of Northeast Florida, has dedicated 13 years of outstanding volunteer service at the local and national Red Cross levels.
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Local woman continues brother’s legacy through community service
For the last three years, Chelsey has dedicated her time and talent to improving her home community of Jacksonville, FL as an AmeriCorps member.
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Intern discovers links between situations and birth outcomes in Northeast Florida
Mayuri Patel, intern for United Way partner Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition helped pave the way for new discoveries.
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Community Support for Survivors Abounds at Hubbard House’s 10th Annual Domestic Violence Walk
More than 1,200 participants came together to raise support for survivors of domestic violence at the Hubbard House 10th annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk, Stand Up & Stride, on March 30 at the Duval County Courthouse.
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