New San Marco Mural Invites People to “Be the Focus”
Hearts 4 Minds unveils 11th mural in Murals with Meaning program August 19 was a special day for Sheryl Johnson. Not only was it the unveiling of the 11th mural in the Hearts 4 Minds’ Murals with Meaning program; it was also her son Alex’s birthday. Alex is the inspiration and driving force behind the […]
Christmas in July: Wolfson Children’s annual toy drive yields $14,000
From sugarplums to silly putty, holiday cheer spread through the halls Wolfson Children’s Hospital on July 25 when Santa Claus made a special mid-year stop to distribute toys for Christmas in July. The 12th annual toy and donation drive, presented by Subaru of Jacksonville, lasted the entire month of July with community members donating nearly […]
A Safe Space for Maternal Health
Baptist Health launches The Motherhood Space Day Program Last month, Baptist Health Jacksonville officially opened the doors to The Motherhood Space Day Program, which will provide support for anyone battling perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). PMADs is commonly referred to as postpartum depression. The Motherhood Space Day Program is a continuation of Baptish Health’s […]
5K to Benefit Groundwork Jacksonville
The 4th Annual VyStar Emerald 5K/10K presented by JTC Running and 1st Place Sports is headed to downtown’s riverfront on Sept. 30, 2023. The 5K and 10K Run/Walk begin at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K/10K ride follows at 9 a.m. JTC running covers all race costs so that 100% of proceeds benefit Groundwork Jacksonville, the […]
Angelwood – Soaring Possibilities
Angelwood held its annual celebration, Soaring Possibilities, on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m. at the Sawgrass Marriott. Now in its 30th year, Angelwood announced at the event the opening of the new Angelwood Thrift Store, slated for early November 2023. The event raised more than $500,000 in support for children, adults and families living […]
CEO Fafard to Retire from MOSH
Bruce Fafard, CEO for The Museum of Science & History (MOSH), announced his retirement from the position, effective February 2024. “I first approached the museum to volunteer my services at the start of the pandemic. It was clear to me then — and remains clear to me now — that this museum is an essential […]
New Appointments for Deegan Administration
Mayor Donna Deegan made seven new appointments to City of Jacksonville positions last month that include: General Counsel: Randy DeFoor Director of Public Works: Nina Sickler Chief of Sports and Entertainment: Alex Alston Executive Director of the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission (JHRC): Dr. Rudy Jamison, Jr. JHRC Diversity Manager: Jimmy Midyette Jacksonville Small and Emerging […]
Sizzling Summer Nights
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida held its annual fundraiser, Summer Nights presented by 121 Financial Credit Union, on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Glass Factory. Guests enjoyed an evening of premium craft cocktails, a bourbon bar and speakeasy lounge, dancing and live music from The Bold City Classics, auctions and a collection […]
