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Category Archives: HOJ Events
Job Corps Students – Committed To Be Part of the Solution!
The Jacksonville Job Corps is an educational, technical career and volunteering organization for students between the ages of 15 – 25. Students volunteer their time to community service after their training days and on weekends. They have built raised flower … Continue reading
John Thomas – Brightening the Lives of Seniors, One Concert at a Time
For The Senior Life Foundation’s 10th Anniversary, John Thomas played hour long concerts for nearly 500 seniors in nine community senior centers. As he played tunes from the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s, he asked seniors to reminisce about their lives. … Continue reading
Falguni Shah – Putting Her Faith in Action
Falli (Falguni) Shah wants to see this world become a better place by healing one individual at a time. As an advanced Pranic Healer trained in Pranic Psychotherapy, Falli endeavors to alleviate suffering by providing mental and physical relief. A … Continue reading
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
Marine Veteran, Cal Atwood Gives Lifetime of Service to Others
Cal Atwood, once recognized as a veteran serving his country, is now recognized as volunteer serving his community. His impressive career includes that of a marine, an educator, a golfer, and a poet. Currently he serves a proud member of … Continue reading
Why Not Me? Schanna Speight’s Mantra for Life
A former 1st Lieutenant in the Air Force, Schanna Speight separated one day before she pinned on Captain because she felt led to come home to serve her family, church, old school and city. Schanna founded the Why Not Me, … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrate!GOOD, HOJ Events, National Volunteer Week, Volunteering
Tagged Life skills, mentoring, Student, Summer camp, volunteer, Volunteering
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Osjah Castro – Young Girl With Big Vision
Osjah Castro, a homeschooled 7th grader, has a knack for finding community problems and figuring out ways to solve them. A volunteer since kindergarten, Osjah has taken on many volunteer projects. Last year she adopted Timucuan Elementary School and supplied … Continue reading
Tony Allegretti – Bringing Art, Culture and Beauty to Our City
When it comes to Jacksonville’s downtown revitalization, there is, perhaps, no one more revered than Tony Allegretti. He is a leading advocate with a consistent mission to improve the quality of life in downtown Jacksonville. As with most people whose … Continue reading
Robert Spohrer, Esq. – A Lifetime Commitment to GOOD
Robert F. Spohrer, Esq. is the President and Senior Partner of Spohrer Dodd P.L. As an attorney, Bob has dedicated his many talents and abilities to helping those in need. From advocating for victims of the race riots during the … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrate!GOOD, HOJ Board, HOJ Events, National Volunteer Week, Volunteering
Tagged Boy Scouts, Boy Scouts of America, justice, Legal aid, Pro bono, Scouting
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Rotary District 6970 is Dedicated to Helping Those in Need
With more than 1.2 million members in more than 34,000 clubs worldwide, Rotary International is committed to Service Above Self. And here on The First Coast, the 61 clubs that make up Rotary District 6970 are living out that commitment. … Continue reading
