WOKV Care-a-thon Raises $300K+ for Child Cancer Fund
Now in its 9th year, the WOKV Care-a-thon presented by Duval Asphalt, raised over $300,000 to benefit Child Cancer Fund, which provides caring support, resources and financial assistance to local families fighting childhood cancer. This year marked more than $2 million in overall donations for the cause since Care-a-thon’s inception in 2014. More than 150 […]
Committee talks gala, fundraising for DESC
Leaders and committee members that support poverty fighting fundraiser, DESC Defenders: Into the Future, gathered at Beau Rivage, June 6, to talk about the upcoming event benefitting the Downtown Ecumenical Services Council. The evening featured insightful talks by event chair, Alex Benavides, who has spearheaded the fundraising event for two years in a row. Benavides […]
President’s Party a roaring good time for Rotarians
During a recent gavel exchange, history was written once again as Marie Gnage took the helm to represent the Rotary Club of Jacksonville as its fearless leader for the 2023-24 Rotary Year. Rotarians in attendance enjoyed a Roaring 20’s theme, complete with food, libations and entertaining Jazz by the John Lumpkin Trio and a special […]
Big cats and cocktails
The Jaguars Foundation held its fundraising Cocktail Party on Friday, June 2, from 6-9 p.m. at the Fields Auto Group Terrace Suite at TIAA Bank Field. The evening raised funds for the Foundation’s causes, and it featured fare from local restaurants, a custom cigar roller and dueling piano entertainment. The Jaguars Foundation has awarded a […]
The Legacy of Kindness
Established as “lovers of kindness”, Congregation Ahavath Chesed showed the resiliency of such a founding principle as they celebrated a remarkable 140 years in Jacksonville. Affectionately known simply as The Temple, the group gathered for an anniversary gala on May 20, 2023, at 6 p.m. Gilded in gold and blue, the celebration centered on The […]
Epping Forest celebrates 35th Change of Command
The riverfront marina, fountains and backyard beauty of Epping Forest Yacht and Country Club set the tone and provided an unbeatable backdrop for a big day in Club history. On Friday, May 19, the 35th Annual Change of Command Ceremony and Dinner welcomed members and guests to join club leadership for the occasion, where cannon […]
FinFest delivers on festive occasion, island-style
The Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center (JSHC) hosted its annual FinFest fundraiser on Saturday, May 13 at Timuquana Country Club. Darnell and Celestine Smith served as event Chairs along with Honorary Chairs Katie Jeffries and Chris James, Dr. Christine Sapienza and Jasmine Bragg, Ashley Smith Juarez and Alex Juarez, Al Emerick and Ashely Carroll and […]
The Big Easy raises big money for Florida Theatre
The historic Florida Theatre held its annual fundraiser, The Florida Ball: Big Easy Style, presented by Dex Imaging, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The signature fundraiser raised $200,000 in support of the arts and culture in downtown Jacksonville. Since its creation, the event has raised $1,684,000 since 2013 for the almost 100-year-old Florida Theatre venue. […]
