Category: Press Releases
United Way 211 celebrates 20 years of helping callers in crisis
Founded in 2002, United Way 211 is an integrated information and referral helpline and online database that connects people of all ages and walks of life to essential health, human and social services.
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City announces details on how to apply for emergency rental and utility assistance
The City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program will distribute nearly $29 million of federal funds to assist Duval County residents who have been unable to pay their rent or utilities due to a loss of income related to COVID-19.
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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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