Category Archives: Corporate Volunteering

Brunet-Garcia – re:solve to Give Back to the Community

It is truly better to give than to receive.  This is the simple idea behind the re:solve program of Brunet-Garcia Advertising.  Through this unique grantmaking program, Brunet-Garcia is using its time and resources to help charitable organizations by offering pro-bono … Continue reading

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Sharon Sanders – A Principal Who Cares for Her Kids by Caring for Their Families

Sharon Sanders, Principal of Windy Hill Elementary School, a Title 1 school, has a passion for teaching kids literacy and reading.  But when your students are facing challenges like hunger and homelessness,  Sharon realized that  in order for them to … Continue reading

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Aetna – A Local Business Achieving GOOD by Embracing Diversity

Embraced. Empowered. Engaged. This is the philosophy that drives Aetna’s nationally- recognized diversity program which empowers employees to impact the future of the workplace and the community. For Aetna, diversity is a force for business growth and expanded opportunities. One … Continue reading

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Meet Our Board – Nancy Federico

HandsOn Jacksonville claims bragging rights to an amazing board of directors! We’d like you to get to know them all, so over the next few weeks we’ll be shining the spotlight on them. You’ll get an inside peek at who … Continue reading

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Meet Our Board – Tony Rukab

HandsOn Jacksonville claims bragging rights to an amazing board of directors! We’d like you to get to know them all, so over the next few weeks we’ll be shining the spotlight on them. You’ll get an inside peek at who … Continue reading

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Gator Bowl – The Rest of the Story

By Dr. Judith A.M. Smith, President & CEO No matter how you slice it, the Gator Bowl is a great event for our city.  Yes, there was good football, and yes, the out-of-towners brought much-appreciated dollars to our community, and … Continue reading

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Meet Our Board – Harnish Parikh

HandsOn Jacksonville claims bragging rights to an amazing board of directors! We’d like you to get to know them all, so over the next few weeks we’ll be shining the spotlight on them. You’ll get an inside peek at who … Continue reading

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Meet Our Board – Kathy Orr

HandsOn Jacksonville claims bragging rights to an amazing board of directors! We’d like you to get to know them all, so over the next few weeks we’ll be shining the spotlight on them. You’ll get an inside peek at who … Continue reading

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Meet Our Board – Jay Howanitz, Esq.

HandsOn Jacksonville claims bragging rights to an amazing board of directors!  We’d like you to get to know them all, so over the next few weeks we’ll be shining the spotlight on them.  You’ll get an inside peek at who … Continue reading

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Fidelity Investment Volunteers’ School Transformation

On Saturday, August 6, Fidelity Investments and HandsOn Jacksonville came together to take part in a project to benefit duPont Middle School. The day started with speakers including W.C. Gentry and Ed Pratt Dannals from the Duval County Public School … Continue reading

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