Clifton Thomas named senior director of development for Catholic Charities Jacksonville
Clifton Thomas has been named the new senior director of development for Catholic Charities Jacksonville. The announcement was shared in a February press release, adding that this new role will allow Thomas to “support major fundraising initiatives for programs, including food assistance, emergency financial assistance, [and] refugee resettlement” among other programming. To this new position, […]
A prime cut above: Southern Steer Butcher opens in Ortega
Southern Steer Butcher has opened a new franchise in the Ortega community of Jacksonville. Franchise owners Chris and Simone Croft held a ribbon cutting ceremony with JAX Chamber members on Friday, Feb. 3 to celebrate the shop’s grand opening, which happened two days prior. “First off, a huge, huge congratulations on getting opened and we […]
Radiothon raises $249K for Tom Coughlin Jay Fund
The 15th annual Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Radiothon, held on 1010XL on Nov. 30, raised a record-breaking $249,784. “I’m truly amazed at the generosity of the 1010 XL listeners in times when a carton of eggs costs $6,” said 1010XL General Manager Steven Griffin, “and equally amazed how the hosts, producers, radio staff and Jay […]
JTA appoints new board leadership
Debbie Buckland has been appointed to serve as the new board chair for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) Board of Directors for 2023. Buckland’s new appointment was approved at the board’s nominating committee meeting in December. Buckland had previously served as vice chair since 2021. “Since 2019, Debbie Buckland’s contributions to the JTA board of […]
ElderSource recognizes award winners during annual “A Night with the Stars” event
It was an evening of celebrations and recognitions at “A Night with the Stars” — ElderSource’s annual event celebrating “individuals and organizations that work with seniors and their caregivers as well as other outstanding senior advocates.” ElderSource is a Jacksonville organization devoted to empowering “people to live and age with independence and dignity in their […]
Downtown Vision announces 2022 #DTJax Awards winners
Downtown Vision, Inc. (DVI), Downtown Jacksonville’s nonprofit business improvement district (BID), has announced the eighth annual #DTJax Award Winners. The #DTJax Awards recognize community leaders, organizations, businesses and entrepreneurs that worked to create a vibrant and dynamic 24-hour, pedestrian friendly downtown in 2022. Award winners are not only excellent advocates for downtown but have also […]
Riverside author brings Jacksonville communities to life in short story collection
Riverside resident and author Sohrab Homi Fracis draws inspiration from many things, including the Jacksonville neighborhood where he lives and its surrounding communities. In “True Fiction,” his second short story collection, Fracis brings to life the Riverside and Five Points neighborhoods, which serve as the settings for several of the stories in the collection. Readers […]
“Lead To Win” Author Carla Harris Helps Raise Nearly $1 Million For Scholarships
Carla Harris, celebrated author, Wall Street executive, and Obama-appointed chair of the National Women’s Business Council, was the keynote speaker at the Nov. 8 “Lead to Win” event held at the Florida Blue Convention Center. Attended by more than 600 people, including state and city officials and community leaders, the event raised nearly $1 million […]
