Category: Supporter Profiles
Giving back: ReadingPals volunteer helps turn the page on good reading habits
For Ramona Roberts, coaching her ReadingPal students so they can experience a love of reading is why she has volunteered through the United Way of Northeast Florida initiative for the last three years
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Giving back: It’s no puzzle why sixth-grader chose to honor her mentor
United Way of Northeast Florida volunteer Nichelle Stone and her mentee Lonah bonded over puzzles.
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Giving back: Passion for children and reading motivates ReadingPal volunteer
Wright is determined to help not only her son, but other children, too, become successful readers. For two years, she has volunteered for United Way of Northeast Florida’s ReadingPals initiative, helping preschoolers develop literacy skills.
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Giving back: United Way volunteer thrilled to help others ‘get’ financial management
Bordeaux is customer sales and service representative at the Springfield branch of Wells Fargo Bank in Jacksonville. Her position there has allowed her to serve the community in several ways, including through Wells Fargo’s spring “Teach Children to Save” campaign and fall “Get Smart About Credit” campaign.
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Giving back: Through field trips and fun, ReadingPals volunteer connects with preschoolers
United Way’s ReadingPals initiative connects passionate, committed volunteers with preschoolers who need a little extra help getting ready for kindergarten. After reading about the ReadingPals program, it seemed like a logical fit to Strickland-Smith.
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Giving Back: Financial expert volunteers to oversee United Way funding allocations
Every fall, committee members visit all of the agencies – or impact partners – that receive funds from United Way to enhance education, financial stability and health in our community. Neuendorf said she tries to make as many visits as possible so she can spend a few hours with each organization, witnessing their programs in action.
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Giving Back: Building a life together through United Way and beyond
Building a life together, a family together, a community together is at the heart of the couple’s giving back.
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Giving Back: Serious car accident couldn’t keep this volunteer down
Taylor had to make additional adjustments, letting go of any volunteer work that involves lifting, being careful about twisting and walking. For months, he had to take alternate transportation to the child-care center because he wasn’t able to drive. Instead of giving up, he has found others ways to help.
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Giving Back: UNF Student United Way president grew up learning to give back
This year, Knight became president of UNF’s Student United Way chapter, helping to revitalize the organization, pulling in new student leadership and projects.
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Giving Back: United Way volunteer happy to do his part to move community forward
Jacksonville has become home to Rowe and his family, and he sees his efforts to serve others as part of taking care of that home. It is part of his own servant-led approach to life.
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