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Catholic Charities Celebrates Service with Soiree

Catholic Charities Celebrates Service with Soiree

It was an evening of simple elegance as supporters flocked to Catholic Charities’ flagship event, the Black and White Soiree. Held at the Adam W. Herbert University Center Saturday, April 20, the night comprised of dinner, a wine pull, fundraising and a keynote speech by State Attorney Melissa Nelson. Funds raised went toward empowering the […]

Women’s Board Hosts Annual Spring Luncheon

Women’s Board Hosts Annual Spring Luncheon

Awards announced, service honored The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital held its Spring Luncheon April 24. Over 150 members gathered alongside hospital leadership at the annual meeting to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments. President Kendra McCrary announced the combined fundraising efforts 2023 First Coast Design Show and the 2023-24 Florida Forum, which totaled $848,000. […]

An Installation of Inspiration

An Installation of Inspiration

A Vision for Art blends an elevated canvas of artists, collectors Community support for Episcopal School of Jacksonville (ESJ) came into focus during A Vision for Art, ESJ’s annual art event, presented in 2024 in conjunction with Northern Trust. The five-day art shopping experience kicked off with an opening night celebration on April 19 at […]

Empowering Mothers

Empowering Mothers

Prioritizing Breast Health this Mother’s Day Being a mother is good news in the fight against breast cancer. “If you’ve had a child, and you’ve breastfed, all of this decreases your likelihood – your risk – of getting breast cancer,” said Pink Ribbon Jax Chair Marica Pendjer. Mother’s Day is May 12, and Pink Ribbon […]

Hodgkins Recieves Sapphire Award

Hodgkins Recieves Sapphire Award

$50,000 in support will be directed to Gateway Community Services The Florida Blue Foundation recently honored nine statewide nonprofit programs, organizations and individuals working to improve health outcomes and health care access in their local communities. Among the 2024 Sapphire Award recipients was Candace Hodgkins, president and CEO of Gateway Community Services, who received a […]

Chamber Welcomes Hightower Class VIII

Chamber Welcomes Hightower Class VIII

Program Namesake Mike Hightower and several board members welcomed Class VIII of the JAX Chamber Hightower Emerging Leaders Fellowship in a March 25 ceremony on the 22nd floor of the VyStar Credit Union Tower. The Hightower Fellowship brings together a class of talented professionals with prominent and influential Jacksonville leaders. Fellows build relationships and learn […]

deWindt Assumes Command

deWindt Assumes Command

Naval Air Station Jacksonville (NAS Jax) held a change of command ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 29, passing command of the military base from Capt. Marc Cantu to Executive Officer Capt. Greg deWindt. Prior to assuming command of the naval station, deWindt served as the NAS Jax executive officer. He stated the naval base’s existence as […]

Expansion Begins at Roosevelt Market Place

Expansion Begins at Roosevelt Market Place

Construction has begun on a proposed shopping center expansion at the corner of Roosevelt Boulevard and Beverly Avenue in the Fairfax area. A permit filed on Feb. 9 allowed for the demolition of two existing structures on the parcel of land at 4461 Beverly Ave. This parcel is located just behind the extended parking lot […]