Mary and Hanke Coxe to serve as honorary co-chairs of DESC Defenders gala
The Downtown Ecumenical Services Council (DESC) announced that Mary and Hank Coxe would serve as co-chairs for the 2024 DESC Defenders: Generations gala at a volunteer kickoff event held at The Bedell Law firm. The Coxes have assembled a volunteer host committee for the event, which will be held Sept. 26 at the WJCT Studios. […]
Community leaders attend food bank ribbon cutting
Feeding Northeast Florida’s ribbon cutting ceremony for its new state-of-the-art facility brought together government officials and business leaders with representatives from many of the partner nonprofit organizations who work with the food bank to fight hunger across the organization’s 12-county service area.
McGala raises $620,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities®
The 2024 Ronald McDonald House McGala raised $620,000 to support the organization’s mission of aiding families whose children are undergoing medical treatment. Held May 11 at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa, the annual event featured a touching story from the Rodriguez Family featuring 8-year-old Sophia. Other highlights included a history wall, live entertainment, […]
Continental cuisine highlights ‘Night with Nemours Taste of France’ gala
More than 400 people dined on French food, wine and desserts at the recent “Night with Nemours Taste of France” gala. Held May 10 at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, the evening featured dinner and entertainment, including music from the Jacksonville-based Bold City Classics and a mind-bending performance by mentalist and magician Oz Pearlman. […]
Changing Homelessness marks 50th anniversary with Sneaker Ball
Changing Homelessness celebrated its 50th Anniversary June 20 with a “Home for All Sneaker Ball” that raised $225,000 for the organization’s services for those experiencing homelessness. Hosted by NFL Hall of Fame member LeRoy Butler, the gala saw guests including Mayor Donna Deegan and former Sheriff Nat Glover don everything from evening gowns and tuxedos […]
Gala highlights Women Veterans Week of Recognition
Local women were honored for their military service recently at the annual Women Veterans Recognition Gala. Held June 15 at the Southbank Hotel at Jax Riverwalk, this year’s gala celebrated World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War era veterans as “Trailblazers” and featured a presentation by Michelle C. Allen, state director of the Florida […]
Fashion Show Supports Children’s Potential
The 4th Annual Wine, Women & Shoes put its best foot forward Thursday, May 16 at Timuquana Country Club. With highlights like a fashion show and Best in Shoe contest, the event strutted its stuff to raise funds for Episcopal Children’s Services, in order to create opportunities for children to achieve their full potential. The […]
Colonial Dames Take the Spotlight with Simultaneous Spectacles
The Florida chapter of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America marked its 2024 annual meeting with a two-part celebration at Timuquana Country Club. Belles, Beaux & BBQ kicked off May 1 with a bar-b-cue, silent auction, mystery wine game and dancing. The event raised funds for the organization’s signature Ximenez-Fatio House in […]
