Category: Success Stories
From Homeless to Helping Hands: How financial hardship turned into a mission
For Dr. April Murdaugh, United Way of Northeast Florida’s RealSense program wasn’t just a resource. It was the turning point that took her from homelessness to being the first African American woman…
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Two Friends, One Mission: Helping Jacksonville Navigate Tax Season
For volunteer appreciation week, two longtime friends are proving a shared passion for helping others can span decades, careers and even state lines. Bonnie Fuentes and Daisy Siniscalchi, both originally from Long Island, N.Y.,…
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From asking for help to inspiring others: Dana’s full-circle journey
When Jacksonville mom Dana first called 211, she never imagined how deeply that one phone call would transform her life and, later, the…
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RealSense helps local chef with money-saving review of tax return
As the young executive chef of a local wine bar and restaurant, Peter Gil is no stranger to stressful and complex situations. He regularly…
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Local Veteran Goes from Needing Help to Assisting Other Veterans
by Jeremy Ruffner My name is Jeremy Ruffner. I’m a 39-year-old Marine Veteran, a single father of two amazing children, and I suffer from…
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