Category: Volunteerism
Living United is Giving Back
“There is absolutely nothing in life more rewarding than knowing that you’ve made someone smile or that you’ve made someone’s day just a little bit brighter.”
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4 Ways to Give on #GivingTuesday
While the nation counts down to the biggest shopping day of the year on Black Friday, we’ve got our sights set a few days ahead to #GivingTuesday. Learn how you can give back (and win Jags tickets)!
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Small Acts, Big Impact
As the baby-boomer generation transitions out of the workforce and millennials are launching their careers, our demographic landscape is changing fast. With United Way of…
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Volunteer Voice: Kathy Lofton
Happy fall, y’all! Kathy Lofton here. I’m excited to share about my ReadingPals experiences at Methodist Children’s Village on the west side of Jacksonville.
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Volunteer Profile: Genece Minshew
Genece Minshew was looking for a challenging, yet rewarding volunteer opportunity in her Fernandina Beach community. Minshew found the perfect opportunity when she attended RealSense tax preparation training and began helping Nassau County families and individuals file their tax returns.
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The Big Impact of Education
Over the past 5 years, graduation rates have increased by 18.6%. What could another 18% increase do for Northeast Florida’s economy and community?
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United Way Nassau County Community Campaign Kicks Off
Fernandina Beach, Fla. — United Way of Northeast Florida kicked off its 2014 Nassau County Community Campaign at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation on Oct. 22. More than 100 corporate, civic and community leaders attended the breakfast event where the goal was announced, success stories were celebrated and guests were energized to achieve big results that will make a big impact.
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Volunteer Profile: Gerald Harmon
Once a week, Gerald Harmon turns off his welding equipment at Caterpillar Work Tools Inc. and heads to West Jacksonville Elementary to volunteer as a ReadingPal. It’s a role that he embraces – a dream come true.
Read MoreUnited Way of Northeast Florida Kicks Off 2014 Community Campaign
Jacksonville, Fla. – United Way of Northeast Florida announced today its goal to raise $21,253,955 during the 2014 Community Campaign. More than 600 corporate, civic and community leaders attended today’s kickoff event where the goal was announced, early results were celebrated and guests were energized to achieve big results that will make a big impact.
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Meet Eric
Eric’s story demonstrates the transformational power of Full Service Schools, which seeks to meet the health and human service needs of local students.
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