Category: Supporter Profiles
AFL Mentor Spotlight: Melody Davis, Duval County Public Schools retiree
Achievers For Life mentor, Melody Davis, uses inspirational quotes, goal setting tactics and book discussion to engage with her mentee.
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Giving Back: Volunteer is ‘lifeguard’ to those who are stuck
Through a United Way of Northeast Florida workplace campaign, Greene joined United Way’s young professionals group, Atlantic Circle, and eventually also participated in the nonprofit’s Stein Fellowship and Achievers For Life, a middle-school mentoring initiative in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida. So, when he was approached to help coach college students with their United Way Upstream project, he was thrilled.
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Giving Back: United Way volunteer helps international students adjust
Growing up in the countryside of Barbados, Adam Cunningham knew he wanted to soar. Knowing what it’s like to come to a new country and try to fit in, adjusting to culture and language changes, gave Cunningham the perfect opportunity to give back through United Way.
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Giving Back: Former school librarian shares her passion for reading through United Way’s ReadingPals
A retired school librarian, Dotty Risley loves sharing her passion for books, and United Way of Northeast Florida’s ReadingPals initiative become the perfect opportunity to do so.
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Giving Back: Steins continue philanthropic legacy with $2 million gift to United Way
Longtime United Way supporters and Tocqueville members David and Lisa Stein have recently given a very generous donation to our nonprofit. For the Steins, giving back is more than just making a donation; it’s being active agents for change in the community they serve and inspiring others to do the same. Their dedication to making a difference in our north Florida community deserves to be recognized.
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