Saving a piece of history
A year-long campaign to save Jacksonville’s only substantial original fort – the 1898 Spanish American War Fort – and make it a part of the…
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Articles from Circles Social Datebook & Charity Register Volume 2
Four-year campaign keeps beacon of hope lit
After nearly four decades of providing substance abuse treatment, Gateway Community Services of Jacksonville embarked on its first capital campaign in February 2016 when it…
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Bringing hope to cancer patients in Northeast Florida
The American Cancer Society’s compassionate goal to erect 32 Hope Lodges throughout the United States and Puerto Rice has an endgame and many champions in…
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Developmentally disabled adults enjoy new community at Arc Jacksonville Village
Almost one year to the day after construction began, the grand opening and ribbon cutting of The Arc Jacksonville Village, the nation’s first community of…
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Cummer Museum seeks donations for Humanities Endowment grant
Located in the historic 5 Points neighborhood of Riverside, The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens is one of Jacksonville’s best kept secrets. Nationally, however,…
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Capital campaign continues for new flagship YMCA
The Winston Family YMCA—the new flagship YMCA on Riverside Avenue—opened its doors August 26, 2016 after great community support for the $21 million capital campaign…
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Donors are true Angels of the Woods
Two years after The Ida Mae Stevens Foundation gave a tract of land – affectionately known as The Woods – to the North Florida School…
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Doors are open at the House That Love Built
Ronald McDonald has a larger house, thanks to the generosity of Jacksonville donors. With 26 more guest rooms, the Ronald McDonald House can serve more…
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Opening doors and hearts to strangers
It’s one thing to open your home to a horde of relatives, but to willingly turn over your entire house to strangers may be an…
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Looking For Evidence
Form 990 provides proof of impact Not long ago, few people outside the Internal Revenue Service paid much attention to its Form 990. These days, savvy…
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Lobbying 101
Know the difference between nonprofit lobbying and advocacy Nonprofit lobbying and advocacy are often confused, but legislators usually need both to make informed decisions. Advocacy is…
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Turning compassion into action through the Red Cross
Maria Muzaurieta When Maria Muzaurieta of San Jose was a sophomore at Bolles she started the school’s Red Cross Club as a way to combine…
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Lifeline For The Homeless
City Rescue Mission celebrates 70 years Shortly after World War II ended, a group of Jacksonville Christian businessmen discerned a need to help alcoholics by…
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Helping People To Help Themselves
Jewish Family & Community Services marks 100th anniversary Over the past 100 years Jewish Family & Community Services has been known by many names and…
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Where Hope Transforms Families
Hope Haven celebrates 90 years Founded in 1926, Hope Haven, which celebrated its 90th birthday in April 2016, has evolved over the years from a…
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From France To Jacksonville, The Mission Continues
St. Vincent’s HealthCare looks forward to another century of service St. Vincent’s HealthCare, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2016, would not be where it is today…
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The Rotary Foundation
Known by the results it achieves With a milestone birthday and a mission to serve, The Rotary Foundation’s notable contributions to communities across the world…
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A Day Dedicated to Giving
Honorees recognized for their contributions to North Florida Thanks to the continuous efforts of individuals, corporations, foundations and fundraising professionals in our community, their gifts…
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