North Florida Land Trust observes achievements, 20th anniversary
The North Florida Land Trust (NFLT) welcomed guests to the nonprofit’s annual meeting appropriately held at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens in Riverside, as sprawling oaks and expansive gardens were a fitting backdrop for the organization tasked with preserving wild lands and tracts throughout North Florida. As the leading advocacy group for land […]
Local businesses raise funds to assist human trafficking victims
Four Jacksonville-based companies and one nonprofit came together to raise funds to help change lives of human-trafficking victims with a special event at Tabula Rasa Brewing Company Jan. 30. Banning together to do good were Rethreaded, FreshJax, Tabula Rasa, Craft Cuisine and Amelia Toffee. Guests were treated to a bowl of specialty crafted chili, which […]
Limousine scavengers raise money for women in need
Nearly 60 guests became much better acquainted with Jacksonville landmarks downtown and in San Marco as they competed in a photo scavenger hunt fundraiser Feb. 23 for Helping WIN, a nonprofit that supplies emergency funds to women in need. Based out of the Grape and Grain Exchange in San Marco, seven teams comprised of eight […]
Community Development Award winners recognized by LISC
At its recent 20th Anniversary celebration, LISC or Local Initiatives Support Corporation Jacksonville announced five Community Development Award winners during its most recent event at TIAA Bank Field’s East Club, Feb. 20. The awards, which recognize those that align best with the mission to partner with public, private and non-profit groups to transform distressed neighborhoods […]
Law firms square off in spicy chili contest
In a quest to see who could offer the tastiest and/or spiciest chili, with some offerings certain to set off five alarms, representatives of the Young Lawyers Section of the Jacksonville Bar squared off to see which law firm might be judged the winner during the 12th Annual Charity Chili Cookoff at Riverside Arts Market […]
Hope Lodge to provide home away from home for cancer patients
Cancer patients now have a free place they can call home when they come to Jacksonville for treatment with the opening of the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Hope Lodge on the Mayo Clinic campus. The American Cancer Society celebrated the launch of what is its 34th residence within the United States for cancer patients, […]
City Rescue Mission salutes honorees, difference makers
The City Rescue Mission held its 5th annual Difference Makers banquet to honor those that contribute to hope, healing and change for Jacksonville’s homeless. By way of considerate donors, faith-based actions of staff, volunteers and leadership, countless lives have been changed and transformed. The event, held at the Lexington Hotel and Conference Center, Feb. 18, […]
Extravaganza showcases student’s artistic talents
It was a evening of celebration as major donors, former and current Jacksonville City Council members, Duval County Public School leaders, local school board members and parents joined local arts connoisseurs at Douglas Anderson School for the Arts 34th Annual Extravaganza, Feb. 7 at the Times Union Center for the Performing Arts. The event offered […]
