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Since 1998 the Tocqueville Society has had a 268% increase in total
dollars raised and a 198% increase in membership. During this time, United Way
secured the first million dollar gifts (2) from Delores and Wayne Weaver
to create and sustain the Weaver Challenge; which has leveraged over $3
million for First Coast children, families, and individuals.
Connie established and implemented the Touchstone Program. It
is a system, built by and for United Way employees, that enables them to
recognize the value of each individual, their contribution to the
workplace and to the community.
Under Connie's leadership United Way has increased revenues for human
services by 65% raising $24.1 million in 2005.
More than 500 people were in attendance
at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront as the Urban League
recognized individuals and corporations that have excelled in the areas of
diversity and equal opportunity in Northeast Florida.
Equal
Opportunity Awards were presented to the following individuals: John
Edwards, Executive Director of the Northeast Florida Community Action
Agency, and Glenda Washington, Jacksonville Regional Planning Council. The
Clanzel T. Brown Award was presented to Elizabeth Means of Shands
Jacksonville. Corporations that were recognized included Convergys and
Wachovia.
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