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Category: Press Releases

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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Stein Fellowship Class of 2025

  Jacksonville, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2024) – United Way of Northeast Florida announced today its Stein Fellowship Class of 2025. This class features 15 rising…

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United Way awards $180,000 in funding for youth enrichment via new racial equity grants program

The grants are made possible by Miller Electric Company’s $1 million commitment to racial equity.   Jacksonville, Fla. (July 3, 2024) – United Way of…

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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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RYAM Annual Golf Tournament Raises a Record $91,000 for United Way

Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) and United Way of Northeast Florida announced earlier this month that RYAM raised $91,000—a new event record—for United Way during its…

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United Way commits $10 million to improving Jacksonville housing ecosystem

  Jacksonville, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2023) – United Way of Northeast Florida announced yesterday the commitment of $10 million to improve the Jacksonville ecosystem for…

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First Coast Relief Fund Partners with Together Strong Community Fund to Respond to New Town Shooting in Jacksonville

Relief Fund is also poised to support Hurricane Idalia response, if needed       Aug. 29, 2023 (Jacksonville, Fla.) – The First Coast Relief Fund, in…

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United Way announces Stein Fellowship Class of 2024

This is the first class of the dual-mentorship program since the pandemic and will take place during the nonprofit organization’s 100th anniversary year.   Jacksonville,…

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United Way Stein Fellowship now accepting applications for Class of 2024

This is the first class of the dual-mentorship program since the pandemic   United Way of Northeast Florida’s Stein Fellowship is now accepting applications for…

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Latest ALICE report reveals 39% of Northeast Florida households struggle to make ends meet

Based on 2021 U.S. Census data, these calculations include more than 74,000 Northeast Florida households in poverty as well as more than 176,000 families defined as ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).

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