2019 OneJax Humanitarian Nominations Open
The OneJax Institute at the University of North Florida is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Humanitarian Awards, which will be presented at a celebration…
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Carl S. Swisher legacy lives on with $6 million gift to Jacksonville University
Jacksonville University (JU) has received a $6 million unrestricted gift from The Carl S. Swisher Foundation. “At this time of exciting progress at our University,…
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United Way of Northeast Florida receives historical gift
United Way of Northeast Florida received a “first of its kind” gift – a $1 million endowment from Delores Barr Weaver – to benefit the…
Read MoreThe Jim Moran Foundation Funds Critical Youth Program
Visual Arts Continues to Help At-Risk Children Heal In what is being called one of the worst funding years for arts and culture by the…
Read MoreOneJax Accepting 2019 Humanitarian Award Nominations
OneJax Institute at the University of North Florida is seeking nominations for the 2019 Humanitarian Awards, which will be presented on April 11, 2019. We…
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Pace Center for Girls headquarters’ move directs more funds for services
An ambitious five-year strategic growth plan at Pace Center for Girls will double the number of girls who can receive life-changing services over the next…
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Major food donation from Harveys Supermarket helps feed Northeast Florida
Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (SEG), parent company of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys and Winn-Dixie stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has launched a company-wide…
Read MoreThe Salvation Army in Jacksonville holds Back to School supplies drive for local kids in need
This summer, The Salvation Army in Jacksonville will help local families send their kids back to school prepared by holding a Back to School supplies…
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CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL RAISES OVER $10,000 for SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA
An Arlington sports bar delivered more than bar bites and trivia for over 1,600 Special Olympics Florida athletes and unified partners this season. Special Olympics…
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TPC Red Coats, Lucy Gooding Charitable Foundation Trust purchase bus for youth center
Over 100 school-age children and youth served by The Carpenter’s Shop Center’s after-school program gathered May 17, 2018 in the facility’s playground with staff, parents,…
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Checks roll in for Nemours Children’s Specialty Care
Nemours launches first-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign After 30 years of quietly offering quality medical care to children in the Jacksonville community, leaders at Nemours Children’s…
Read MoreHumana Foundation includes Jacksonville in planned health-focused communities
The Humana Foundation, philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. for the past 37 years, announced the details of its planned health-focused community investing work for 2018…
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Grant to help JSO officers through Homes for Heroes
The Fraternal Order of Police recently received a $5,000 grant, through the efforts of the Florida Homes Realty real estate Saunier team, to help two…
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Morning Star School classroom named after former student
Thanks to its warmth and concern, the Cascone family has never forgotten the great start Morning Star School gave Sharon, one of the school’s first…
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New gift brings school closer to goal for new campus
With a gift of $1.5 million by an anonymous donor last month, one year into the North Florida School of Special Education’s three-year “Angel of…
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Circles Social Datebook & Charity Register Volume 3 Hits Newsstands
Guests at the 2017 National Philanthropy Day luncheon eagerly opened their copies of the third annual Circles Social Datebook & Charity Register, published by The…
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Heroic Nurse Rescues Jumper, Receives Humanitarian Award
The Exchange Club of Jacksonville honored Megan Zimmerly, 27, with its Random Act of Kindness Award on Oct. 26, just weeks after she rescued a…
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Firefighters help break record, Community rallies for MDA
During the 2017 MDA Fill the Boot campaign, the dedicated members of the Jacksonville Association Fire Fighters Local #122 took to the streets to help…
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Pajcic family, law firm gives to hurricane relief
Helen Pajcic Nicholson, president of the Pajcic Family Foundation, with her cousins Curry, Curtis, and Seth Pajcic, and her brother Michael Pajcic With…
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Champions for Hope Gala & Golf Classic raises over $880,000 for charities
The Funk-Zitiello Foundation launched the first annual Champions for Hope Gala & Golf Classic at TPC Sawgrass, home of THE PLAYERS, on June 16 and 17. The…
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