Category: Success Stories
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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Mission United brings hope and help to Veterans and their families
by Marilyn Young, freelance writer for United Way of Northeast Florida Chris Kleila and his sister, Marisol Williams, have endured a lot of…
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Family’s Journey with Full Service Schools Made Huge Difference
by Marilyn Young, freelance writer for United Way of Northeast Florida Elizabeth Hosey, her daughters Colleen and Helena, and her fiancé Jorgie Fis …
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