Category: Volunteerism
Volunteer Profile: Chris Simser
With his own son starting kindergarten this year, Simser has a vested interest in seeing children succeed in Jacksonville’s schools. And as a Stein Fellow, Simser knows first-hand the benefits of mentoring.
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Volunteer Profile: Tianna Sparks
Tianna Sparks, a ReadingPals volunteer, makes connections with her preschool group by understanding their need for engagement and finding ways to bring humor into the classes.
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Expanding Financial Education with RealSense and Wells Fargo
As part of the Financial Capability Network, a $200,000 grant to the United Way of Northeast Florida’s RealSense initiative will help more low- and moderate-income residents get financial coaching.
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Meet Our Intern: CeTia Hunter
Greetings! My name is CeTia Hunter, and this summer I will be interning here at United Way working with the Backpack Challenge and the new Upstream pilot.
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2015 Legislative Session in the Books
Going into this year’s session, the United Ways of Florida focused on priority issues in the education and financial stability areas.
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