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Wanda Willis selected for executive leadership institute

Wanda Willis selected for executive leadership institute

Wanda Willis, vice president of civic leadership for the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, has been selected to participate in the CFLeads Executive Leadership Institute as part of the 2024-2025 cohort. As a participant, Willis will assess The Community Foundation’s community leadership practice and explore her role as a vice president. CFLeads is a national […]

Groundwork receives $1 million grant for Emerald Trail’s Riverside Link

Groundwork receives $1 million grant for Emerald Trail’s Riverside Link

Groundwork Jacksonville has received a $1 million grant – the largest, single private donation in its history – to fund the lead sponsorship of the Emerald Trail Riverside Link. The donation is part of Delores Barr Weaver’s Legacy 2024 grantmaking plan which included a $61 million contribution to her donor-advised fund at The Community Foundation, […]

10 Artists Receive Art Ventures Grants

10 Artists Receive Art Ventures Grants

Ten Northeast Florida artists recently received grants of $5,000 each as part of The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida’s Art Ventures initiative, now in its 34th year. The awards provide a springboard for the artists to advance their artistic practices, pursue new projects and bring their work to new audiences. “I hope this year’s Art […]

ElderSource recognizes award winners during annual “A Night with the Stars” event

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 […]

Ulysses Owens, Jr. Selected for the Ann McDonald Baker Art Ventures Award

Ulysses Owens, Jr. Selected for the Ann McDonald Baker Art Ventures Award

Grammy award-winning performer, producer and educator uses music to empower Jacksonville youth Grammy Award-winning jazz percussionist, producer and educator Ulysses Owens Jr. was recently named the 2022 Ann McDonald Baker Art Ventures Award recipient by The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida.  The award, bestowed annually, recognizes a gifted local artist whose work brings distinction to […]