Arthur Vining Davis Foundations name new director of programs
The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations (AVDF) announce the appointment of Dr. John Churchill as director of programs beginning Aug. 9, 2019. In this role, Churchill…
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Backpacks/school supplies provided for youth in crisis
Volunteers from the staff of LandSouth Construction and the Jacksonville’s Youth Crisis Center (YCC) gathered at the building company’s Southside headquarters July 27 to stuff…
Read MoreJim Moran Foundation awards major grant to Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement (JA) of North Florida has been awarded a grant totaling $120,800 from The Jim Moran Foundation toward its JA Eating Healthy on a…
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Volunteers come together on United Way’s Day of Action
United Way of Northeast Florida joined forces with Feeding Northeast Florida and Farm Share to address food insecurity in the five-county region. “Day of Action”…
Read MoreHelp Hunger Fight meet $60,000 challenge grant
As the beginning of a new school approaches, many community drives will focus on collecting backpacks and school supplies. What if those backpacks could be…
Read MoreDonate backpacks, school supplies for Hubbard House children
To meet the needs of children being served in its shelter and Outreach Center on Beach Blvd, Hubbard House will accept donations of new backpacks…
Read More#OneBodyJax spends National Serve Day at Local Nonprofits
Seven churches joined together under the name #OneBodyJax to celebrate National Serve Day by serving their neighbors at Sulzbacher’s Urban Rest Stop in downtown Jacksonville…
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Southeastern Grocers donates $1.2 million gift to Folds of Honor
Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of BI-LO, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, has donated $1,216,416.65 to Folds of Honor, which will…
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AT&T Foundation Contributes $20,000 to JaxPAL
The Police Athletic League of Jacksonville (JaxPAL) has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the AT&T Foundation to support its Teen Leadership Program. JaxPAL’s Teen…
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Corporations, community rallies around downtown mission
On any given morning, the Clara White Mission at 613 W. Ashley St. is buzzing with activity. Serving breakfast to the homeless and holding job…
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Men’s career closet opens at Sulzbacher
A ribbon-cutting ceremony held July 2 at Sulzbacher, 611 E. Adams St., marked the opening of the men’s career closet, a free clothing store for…
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Junior Achievement receives challenge grant
The Delores Barr Weaver Fund has awarded a $35,000 1:1 challenge grant to Junior Achievement of North Florida (JA) to celebrate the nonprofit’s 56 years…
Read MoreYoga 4 Change expands opioid treatment program
Yoga 4 Change is expanding its one-of-a-kind substance use disorder treatment program to South Florida and other communities across the state, thanks to a generous…
Read MoreTHE PLAYERS Championship announces community challenge grant for MWYF
Seventeen-time PGA TOUR winner Jim Furyk announced a $500,000 gift to the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation (MWYF) at the center on June 27. MWYF Founder…
Read MoreDaily’s creates charitable foundation
Daily’s is excited to announce the establishment of the Daily’s Foundation, a dedicated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Founded and headquartered in Jacksonville, Daily’s has been supporting…
Read MoreSeamark Ranch adds two new homes for children in crisis
Seamark Ranch is opening two new homes at its nurturing Christian home and school that gives children from families in crisis the tools they need…
Read MoreLocal Celebrities Perform at Lip Sync for Lungs to fund research
On May 10, the American Lung Association in Jacksonville hosted its second annual Lip Sync For Lungs at UNF Andrew A. Robinson Theater. Lip Sync…
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Prisoners of Christ breaks chains in many ways
When Steven Medlin was paroled after 30 years in prison, he needed help. He found that help through Prisoners of Christ (POC), a nonprofit organization…
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Jaguars rally fans to volunteer
In commemoration of the NFL’s 100th anniversary and the Jaguars’ 25th season, the Jacksonville Jaguars are inviting fans to join Huddle for 100, a league-wide effort…
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United Way of Northeast Florida recognizes volunteers at annual event
Volunteers from across Northeast Florida gathered for United Way’s annual volunteer recognition celebration, held June 5 at the Jacksonville Public Library Downtown. Guests enjoyed networking,…
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