Category: Volunteerism
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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Tour of Thanks: United Way recognizes Million Dollar Circle Companies
Throughout June, United Way of Northeast will celebrate the success of outstanding 2015 workplace campaigns during an annual Tour of Thanks. To start, we would like to congratulate the Million Dollar Circle Companies whose long-standing support has resulted in achieving and exceeding $1 million.
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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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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.
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