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RealSense Receives Good Neighbor Citizenship Grant from State Farm

Jacksonville, Fla. – In partnership with Family Foundations, the grant will allow RealSense to expand its free financial services for individuals, such as budget development and credit counseling, as well as provide more group educational opportunities, including homebuyer assistance classes and foreclosure prevention workshops.

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Press Releases

United Way of Northeast Florida Announces New President and CEO

Jacksonville, Fla. – The United Way of Northeast Florida board of trustees today announced the selection of Michelle Braun as president and CEO, effective July 1, 2014. Braun succeeds longtime president and CEO, Connie Hodges, who in January announced her plans to retire in December 2014.

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Financial Security | Volunteerism

RealSense Volunteer Snapshot

The numbers from the past year tell the story of thousands of dedicated individuals working together to help bring much-needed services to the families in our community. Here are some of the highlights.

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Good Health and Well-being | High-Quality Education

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

Discussions about the need for mental health services often revolve around the needs of adults or those with serious illnesses. Meanwhile, the less visible needs of our students can go unaddressed.

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Good Health and Well-being | High-Quality Education

Happy Mother’s Day!

To celebrate Mother’s Day and all the wonderful parents out there, we’ve got a special message from George Robinson, our Born Learning coordinator!

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Financial Security | Guest Posts | Volunteerism

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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Press Releases | Volunteerism

United 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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Advocacy | Volunteerism

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.

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High-Quality Education | Volunteerism

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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Financial Security | Success Stories

Kimberly’s Ways to Work Story

Kimberly was a single mother whose only form of transportation was the bus. When she heard about the Ways to Work program at church, she jumped at the chance to change her family’s life.

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Affinity Groups | Events

Atlantic Circle Cocktails and Conversations 2024 Panelists

Tap into your community at Cocktails and Conversations! Hosted by United Way of Northeast Florida’s rising professionals group, Atlantic Circle, this ultimate event for emerging...

Comprehensive Basic Needs | Financial Security | Racial Equity | Success Stories

North Riverside resident is able to keep his home within the family

“Community is much more than belonging to something; it’s about doing something together that makes belonging matter.” -Brian Solis Henry Scott, a...

Community News | Press Releases | Racial Equity | Uncategorized

United Way awards $180,000 in funding for youth enrichment via new racial equity grants program

The grants are made possible by Miller Electric Company’s $1 million commitment to racial equity. Jacksonville, Fla. (July 3, 2024) – United Way of...

Comprehensive Basic Needs | Financial Security | Success Stories

Eastside homeowner receives critical home repairs

Ms. Barbara Robertson is a lifelong resident of the Historic Eastside community. She is the epitome of a great neighbor and community servant. She is...

Advocacy | Comprehensive Basic Needs | Press Releases

More than 38% of Northeast Florida residents struggle to make ends meet despite growth in wages

This new ALICE data also shows significant disparities in the rates of financial hardship Jacksonville, Fla. (May 22, 2024) — More than a third...

Success Stories

North Riverside resident grateful for historic home repairs

“So that’s what it takes. A community working together – like a garden.” Venicia Davis has lived in her North Riverside home for the last...

Affinity Groups | Events

Women United Up Close and Personal 2024 Panelists

Join United Way of Northeast Florida’s Women United for Up Close and Personal the region’s premier event for community-focused women leaders. Don’t miss this...

Success Stories

Home repairs are ‘a blessing’ to North Riverside resident

Shelton Knight outside his home. When you meet Shelton Knight at his Orion Street home in North Riverside, you are greeted with a smile...

Volunteerism

Record-breaking MLK Week of Service inspires hundreds to serve

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” From Jan. 12-20, more than 700 people across Duval, Clay...

Comprehensive Basic Needs | Corporate Partner News | Press Releases

RYAM Annual Golf Tournament Raises a Record $91,000 for United Way

Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) and United Way of Northeast Florida announced earlier this month that RYAM raised $91,000—a new event record—for United Way during its...

Guest Posts

A Note of Gratitude from Our CEO

Dear United Way supporter, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It allows me important time to reflect and give thanks for all the blessings...

Comprehensive Basic Needs | Financial Security | Press Releases | Racial Equity

United Way commits $10 million to improving Jacksonville housing ecosystem

Jacksonville, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2023) – United Way of Northeast Florida announced yesterday the commitment of $10 million to improve the Jacksonville ecosystem for...

Comprehensive Basic Needs

Supporting Mental Health in Northeast FL: The 988 Crisis Lifeline

By Elizabeth Findley, 988 director, United Way of Northeast Florida United Way of Northeast Florida responds to approximately 30-50 calls daily from individuals...

Success Stories

Homeowners receive much needed home repairs thanks to United Way and partners

As part of United Way of Northeast Florida’s $1 million affordable housing investment announced in January, home repair work started this spring on several houses...

Community News | Press Releases | Racial Equity | Relief Fund

First Coast Relief Fund Partners with Together Strong Community Fund to Respond to New Town Shooting in Jacksonville

Relief Fund is also poised to support Hurricane Idalia response, if needed Aug. 29, 2023 (Jacksonville, Fla.) – The First Coast Relief Fund, in...

Press Releases | Volunteerism

United Way announces Stein Fellowship Class of 2024

This is the first class of the dual-mentorship program since the pandemic and will take place during the nonprofit organization’s 100th anniversary year. Jacksonville,...

Affinity Groups | Press Releases | Volunteerism

United Way Stein Fellowship now accepting applications for Class of 2024

This is the first class of the dual-mentorship program since the pandemic United Way of Northeast Florida’s Stein Fellowship is now accepting applications for...

Comprehensive Basic Needs | Financial Security | Press Releases | Racial Equity

Latest ALICE report reveals 39% of Northeast Florida households struggle to make ends meet

Based on 2021 U.S. Census data, these calculations include more than 74,000 Northeast Florida households in poverty as well as more than 176,000 families defined as ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).