Category: Volunteerism
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.
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