Category: Press Releases
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott recognizes United Way of Northeast Florida with historic gift
United Way of Northeast Florida announced today it received a $20 million donation from renowned author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
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Miller Electric contributes $1 million to United Way to advance race, equity and social justice in Northeast Florida
The Jacksonville-based, family-owned company joins United Way of Northeast Florida in powering the next generation of race, equity and social justice in the community.
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Florida’s First Coast Relief Fund Delivers More Than $5 Million to Support North Florida Residents Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic
Florida’s First Coast Relief Fund awarded $5.4 million to 112 North Florida nonprofit agencies since the Relief Fund reopened in March to support residents disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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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Collaborative Report Highlights Progress and Opportunities for Supporting Jacksonville’s Homeless
June 22, 2020 – Jacksonville has made major strides in reducing homelessness in the past decade, significantly outpacing national progress metrics, according to a new…
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More than $3 million granted for COVID-19 relief in Northeast Florida
More than $3 million granted for COVID-19 relief in Northeast Florida Florida’s First Coast Relief Fund has assisted 87 nonprofit organizations in six counties …
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The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Receives $500,000 from The Humana Foundation
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – May 19, 2020 – The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida is honored to announce it has received a $500,000 gift from The…
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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 philanthropists Michael Ward and Jennifer Glock commit $1.25 million to COVID-19 relief, challenge others to step up
Their gift will support four local organizations serving those affected by COVID-19 disruption. Jacksonville, Fla. (April 2, 2020) – Longtime local philanthropists Michael Ward and…
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More than $2 million pledged to Florida’s First Coast Relief Fund
Northeast Florida donors have generously pledged more than $2 million to Florida’s First Coast Relief Fund to support immediate needs caused by COVID-19 disruption.
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