Category: Supporter Profiles
AFL Mentor Spotlight: Dr. Nichelle Stone, DCPS
Achievers For Life mentor Dr. Nichelle Stone of Duval County Public Schools has been mentoring young people for the past eight years. Her and her current mentee, Lonah Davis cherish the time they spend together sharing laughs, cognitive puzzles, and current events. Find out more about their special friendship in this interview.
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Giving Back: The couple that reads together …
Cathy Barnwell loved reading and loved working with children so when a call for ReadingPal volunteers went out at her church, she knew it was the perfect opportunity for her. That was four years ago, before she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
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United Way Upstream winners share update on mental-health-stigma project
Jessica Stephens and Dayna Cohen had a lot in common – both graduating from University of North Florida’s School of Nursing, both diligent, enthusiastic individuals. But it wasn’t until they found out about United Way of Northeast Florida’s Upstream initiative that their shared passion was realized.
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United Way Upstream winners address the stigma of mental health
United Way of Northeast Florida’s Upstream initiative challenges college students between ages of 18 and 24 to dream up an idea for social change in areas such as education, financial stability and health.Two college students decided to focus on eighth graders after their primary research pointed to this age range as the best time to begin peer-to-peer conversations focusing on combatting the stigma surrounding mental health.
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Giving Back: Volunteer helps preschoolers take reading’s first step
When volunteer Patty DeStephano visits her United Way of Northeast Florida’s ReadingPal preschoolers, she carries a bag full of props and toys she can pull out at a moment’s notice. A paper bag with a pipe cleaner, watercolor paint set and other items help keep her readers engaged and having fun.
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