Category: Supporter Profiles
Local Light: Catholic Charities’ Food Pantry Volunteers are “Real-Life Heroes”
From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Catholic Charities food pantry volunteers have worked tirelessly to make sure individuals facing food insecurity in Jacksonville do not have to go hungry.
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Local Light: “Rock Star” Volunteer Honors Mother by Serving Holocaust Survivors
Cecilia Cristol started volunteering with Jewish Family & Community Services because their work in the community with Holocaust survivors deeply moved me and is very personal as my mother is a Holocaust survivor.
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Local Light: Northeast Florida Volunteer Continues Grandmother’s Legacy of Service
Since 2018, Steffen has been an invaluable asset as a volunteer in United Way’s Volunteer and Community Engagement department.
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Local Light: East Jacksonville Changemaker Brings Compassion to Community
Nominated by the Kids Hope Alliance, Honey’s day-to-day schedule is built around serving residents in need in the Historic East Jacksonville community.
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Stories from the call lines: Meet Lavon
Every year, United Ways across the world celebrate Feb. 11 as 211 Day to raise awareness about the 24/7 information and referral hotline — and the incredible teams that power it. This year, United Way of Northeast Florida is highlighting United Way 211 team members all month long, sharing how their dedication is making a difference in the lives of families and individuals in our community.
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