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.

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.

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.