Category: Volunteerism
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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United Way “Summer Daze of Action” kicks off June 1
June 1, United Way of Northeast Florida kicks off its “Summer Daze of Action” initiative in partnership with Jacksonville Public Library and First Coast News to ensure students and teachers have materials they need for a successful start to the upcoming school year and recruit United Way ReadingPals volunteers.
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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.
Read MoreHundreds of students celebrate school achievement at United Way recognition event
The annual event – which this year featured activities including a bounce house, tug of war, sack races, face painting and more – celebrated the 2015-2016 school-year accomplishments of United Way’s Achievers For Life middle-school students.
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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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