Summer soiree a celebration of philanthropy
[su_slider source=”media: 34941,34934,34935,34936,34938,34939,34940″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] In a celebration of philanthropy, Shircliff Society members and guests gathered for a summer soiree, held July 30 at St. Vincent’s Spirituality Center. One of two annual social events that provide a mix-and-mingle opportunity for prospective members to learn about the young professionals group and its fundraising projects, the […]
Cowford’s Pioneer support runs strong
[su_slider source=”media: 34871,34874,34873,34872″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] The American Cancer Society’s North Florida Chapter of young professionals are working hard to build a constituency among other like-minded supporters. Their recent Cowford Kickoff reception was held July 21 at Mellow Mushroom in Avondale to gain new recruits and support current membership. Donations of time and effort, alongside […]
Costume-clad party-goers benefit adult reading programs
[su_slider source=”media: 34868,34867,34866,34864,34863,34862,34861,34860″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] Guests dressed as favorite book characters set the tone for Learn to Read Jacksonville’s gala, Night at the Library – Where the Characters Come to Life. The July 23 event, held in the atrium and the Betsy Lovett Courtyard at the Main Library downtown, was emceed by John Bachman […]
Jaguars trade footballs for aprons at inaugural benefit
[su_slider source=”media: 34603,34609,34608,34607,34606,34605,34604″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] Jacksonville Jaguars Wide Receiver Allen Robinson hosted his first Celebrity Surf & Turf event June 13 at Epping Forest Yacht and Country Club to benefit his foundation, Within Reach. The foundation seeks to provide Jacksonville’s low-income and inner-city youth with educational opportunities and resources. Planning to make it an […]
Restoring vision and hope for over 20 years
[su_slider source=”media: 34593,34594,34595,34596,34597,34599,34600″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] “Cheers to 20 Years” was the theme of the annual meeting and awards presentation for Vision Is Priceless. The nonprofit, based at St. Vincent’s HealthCare, Riverside, shared its major accomplishments for the past year with board members, volunteers and donors June 9 at the Haskell Building. The Children’s Program […]
Cultural Council celebrated best and brightest
[su_slider source=”media: 34467,34466,34465,34464,34463,34462,34461″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] The iconic 17th island green at the Tournament Players Championship appropriately painted the backdrop for the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville’s annual Arts Awards. Thanks to generous sponsors, including the TPC and presenting sponsor Regions Bank, the 40th Annual Arts Awards celebration was one to remember. The undertaking was […]
Changing lives in the name of burgers and fries
[su_slider source=”media: 34448,34451,34450,34449,34452,34453″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville held its annual McGala May 21, as the Sawgrass Marriott transformed into a Mardi Gras masquerade. The organization specializes in creating a “home away from home” for children and their families undergoing challenging treatments at local pediatric hospitals. This year’s gala celebrated the […]
Casual evening for Catholic Charities gala
The Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel played host to the 2016 Gala – picnic style – with a casual and sporting affair. From Lynchburg Lemonade to games of horseshoes, croquet, ladder golf, cornhole and Jenga, partygoers put on their game face for the evening’s festivities. With Michael Corrigan as Master of Ceremonies and the Str8Up six-piece […]
