Category: Volunteerism
The Importance of Reading Aloud
Today is International Literacy Day! Learn more about how why reading aloud programs, like ReadingPals, are so important for helping our youngest students on the path to literacy.
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Volunteer Profile: Ross Gloudeman
Ross Gloudeman grew up with a spirit of giving instilled in him by his parents. After moving to Jacksonville three years ago, he realized that he was ready to return to that kind of commitment.
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Volunteer Profile: Wells Fargo & Kelly Smith
While it may come as no surprise that one of the nation’s largest financial services institutions is also one of the most philanthropic companies, the impact of their commitment is felt locally in a big way.
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A ReadingPal’s Perspective
As this past year progressed, I became more & more determined to demonstrate unconditional love because I could see how very much it means to these little ones to have a caring, engaged adult reinforcing learning in an individual setting.
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Volunteer Profile: Eddie Ruberté
For a little over 1 hour each week Ruberté has found time to make a difference for a lifetime for two Duval County middle-school students as an Achievers For Life mentor.
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A Message from Michelle Braun
On my first day as president and CEO of United Way of Northeast Florida, I wanted to reach out with a video message to our fantastic audience of givers, advocates, and volunteers.
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10 Signs You’d Make a Great ReadingPal
Do you think you have what it takes to be a ReadingPal? We bet you do!
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2014 Advocacy Snapshot
With the conclusion of the 2014 Florida Legislative Session last week, we wanted to offer a short list of issues United Way tracked and advocated for, especially those in the area of education.
Read MoreUnited Way Initiative Wins Common Good Award
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – United Way of Northeast Florida’s RealSense initiative won the coveted United Way Worldwide Common Good Award during an international conference May 13. More than 1,800 community-based United Ways in 41 countries and territories had the opportunity to compete for the awards presented in the three categories of education, income and health – the building blocks to a good life.
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Wi$e Money Week 2014
Everyone – every family, every individual, every business – needs to be wise about money. Wi$e Money Week is a week of activities and events celebrating the importance of good money management.
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