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United Way Kicks Off 2010 Community Campaign
and Celebrates 37-Year Partnership with the NFL
September 7, 2010
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On September 7, United Way of Northeast Florida kicked off its 2010 community campaign in front of a standing-room only crowd at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. With over 400 guests in attendance, United Way's 2010 Campaign Cabinet led by Campaign Chair Scott Brubaker announced the campaign goal of $24,795,513 that will allow United Way to increase its impact in improving lives of First Coast children and families.
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Achievers for Life Students Play 60 for a Healthier Lifestyle
September 1, 2010
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Jaxson de Ville circled the room on his dirtbike. A crowd of 50 volunteers gave a standing ovation. Cheerleaders from The ROAR waved their pom-poms. And the Jaguars drum line pounded away.
Although the atmosphere felt like a Sunday at EverBank Field, the stars of this event were 150 Achievers for Life students participating in a special NFL Play 60 Pep Rally and Field Day on September 1.
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Top CEOs Gather to Tackle Dropout Crisis
May 26, 2010
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Top executives and their teams recently met to hear how their companies can help reduce our local dropout rate. National expert Bob Wise, former West Virginia governor and President of Alliance for Excellent Education, shared with participants, "The best economic stimulus package is a high school diploma."
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United Way Raises $24.3 Million
A Salute to Community Champions and Leadership Partners
March 25, 2010
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“After seeing the incredible results and commitment from our partners today, it’s easy to see the spirit of giving on the First Coast,” said Mike Cascone, United Way Board of Trustees Chair and Campaign Cabinet member. “We have true champions amoung us.”
With 400 guests gathered at a breakfast meeting on March 25 at the Jacksonville Main Library, United Way of Northeast Florida announced that it raised $24,383,640 during the 2009 campaign. read more |
High Fives All Around
December 4, 2009
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In today's world, handprints signify good things: friendship, family, childhood, hard work, and community. The handprint also symbolizes the High Five-a sign that we're on the same team or of a common mind.
Last Wednesday, from tiny handprints to large ones, Jacksonville citizens literally gave their personal High Fives to create a unique art mural in Hemming Plaza at Downtown Vision's Art Walk. Adults, youth, and children of all ages participated by making their mark with their brightly colored handprints on United Way's 20-foot-wide Give 5 mural representing the Give 5 Campaign. read more |
United Way Celebrates 85th Anniversary and Kicks Off 2009 Community Campaign
September 10, 2009
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On September 10, United Way of Northeast Florida kicked off its 2009 Community Campaign at Hemming Plaza in downtown Jacksonville. With nearly 400 guests in attendance, United Way’s 2009 Campaign Cabinet, comprised of past and future campaign leadership as well as key community volunteers, rallied the audience and paid tribute to the organization’s 85-year heritage at the site of its founding in 1924.
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United Way Announces Leadership
September 2009
| The strong legacy of leadership continued as the
United Way of Northeast Florida recently announced
the officers of the Board of Trustees and Directors for
the 2009 and 2010 fiscal year.
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WILL Volunteers Clean Up for Spring
May 30, 2009
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On Saturday, May 30, United Way's Women in Local Leadership (WILL) gathered more than forty members and their families to take part in a volunteer day at three of United Way's Success By 6 early education centers. Centers included St. Catherine's Episcopal Preschool, Methodist Children's Village and Happy Acres Ranch.
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One Month, One Mission
May 2009
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During the month of May, CIT employees volunteered throughout Northeast Florida, sharing their time and talents with First Coast families, as part of the company's Global Employee Volunteer Month effort.
Joining forces with its agency partners, United Way customized unique volunteer opportunities for approximately 70 CIT employees. read more |
Jacksonville Mayor Recognizes United Way Volunteers
May 2009
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Since 1996, the Jacksonville-Duval County Council on Elder Affairs (COEA) has collaborated with the City of Jacksonville's Mayor's Office to recognize senior citizens and their contributions to the community through volunteerism.
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Achievers For Life Earns National Honor
May 18, 2009
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United Way of Northeast Florida received top honors at the national United Way of America Staff Leaders Conference in Detroit, Michigan on May 12, for its dropout prevention initiative, Achievers For Life (AFL). Achievers For Life was one of only three programs nationwide selected out of hundreds of entries submitted from United Ways across the country. read more |
United Way Celebrates Community Champions and Leadership Partners
April 16, 2009
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"There were many in our community, whose generosity and passion went above and beyond. I'm grateful for the tremendous companies, organizations, and individuals that supported this year's United Way campaign," said Marty Lanahan, 2008 Campaign Chair.
At an April 16th breakfast meeting, United Way announced that it raised $24,830,590, during the 2008 campaign. With 250 guests gathered, United Way leaders congratulated longstanding community partners, award-winning campaigns, and United Way supporters for their hard work, resolve, and commitment.
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Tough Economy Demands New Solutions
Gen X and Y Provide Leadership
Local Philanthropists Join Effort
February 5, 2009
In this tough economy, United Way of Northeast Florida is getting creative in raising money. With state budget cuts, downsizings, layoffs, mergers, and foreclosures, United Way’s annual campaign stands at $800,000 less than last year. At the same time, there is an ever-growing need for services among First Coast children, families and individuals. With the economy’s decline, funds to provide crucial assistance are decreasing.
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Achievers For Life First Year Results and Expansion Announced
October 29, 2008
On October 29th, at Matthew Gilbert Middle School, United Way of Northeast Florida leaders and Superintendent Ed Pratt-Dannals announced the first-year results of the community impact strategy focused on dropout prevention—Achievers For Life.
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One-Year Progress Report
United Way Kicks Off Campaign with Concert on the River!
September 25, 2008
With nearly 1,000 guests in attendance, United Way of Northeast Florida kicked off the 2008 Community Campaign on September 25 at The Jacksonville Landing. 2008 Campaign Chair Marty Lanahan, North Florida Area Executive and City President of Regions Bank, announced the campaign goal of $26,350,000 that will allow United Way to create opportunities for a better life for First Coast children, youth, seniors and families.
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Weavers Receive National United Way Award
September 4, 2008
On September 4, United Way of Northeast Florida revealed today that J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver are the recipients of the 2008 National United Way Tocqueville Award, United Way’s highest honor for volunteerism and community service.
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Unprecedented Number of Mentors Recruited
June 21, 2008
On June 21 in Hemming Plaza, United Way of Northeast Florida announced results of its mobilization effort to recruit new volunteer mentors for Northeast Florida’s struggling students. As part of a national initiative, the local organization joined hundreds of United Ways across the country in hosting a Day of Action on this one day.
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United Way Mobilizes Mentors!
May 14, 2008
On Saturday, June 21, United Ways across the nation will host a Day of Action highlighting the importance of volunteering and demonstrating the power of communities working together to advance the common good in the areas of education, income and health.
United Way of Northeast Florida announced its local plans as part of this national call to action at a media conference held at Ft. Caroline Middle School on May 14.
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