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Category Archives: National Service Days
Youth Leader, Nishtha Garg – Meeting Community Needs Through Creating Unity
“I hope at least to make people aware of each other; to create a better sense of unity among the people that I volunteer with, endeavoring to create a sense of community. This sense of community can apply at any … Continue reading
Jacksonville Remembers 9/11
On the 10th anniversary of 9/11 citizens across the nation are joining hands to pay tribute to the victims, heroes and those who rose in service on that tragic day by participating in what we hope will be one million … Continue reading
9/11 – How Will You Remember?
By Dr. Judith A.M. Smith, President & CEO – HandsOn Jacksonville Ten years ago, in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, we were mourning those lost and trying to make sense of a senseless tragedy. Through collective grief, scores … Continue reading
Teens Take Action for Global Youth Service Days
Teens in North Florida are preparing for summer; collecting relief donations for Haiti and Japan, making eco-friendly crafts at the Earth day Festival this weekend, tutoring youths at the duPont Middle school…. Wait! What? Ok, so it’s HandsOn Jacksonville Youth … Continue reading
Day of Service Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.
HandsOn Jacksonville and the Teacher Supply Depot hosted a day of family fun and volunteering on MLK day. Grown ups and kids alike had fun painting flower pots for seniors and making recyclable bags for beach cleanups. There were craft … Continue reading
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MLK, Jr. Day – Celebrating Advances & Facing Challenges
With the beginning of a new year come new hopes, new ambitions and new goals. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is the first national holiday of the New Year and offers the perfect time to re-focus on how we, as … Continue reading
Make A Difference Day in Jacksonville
Saturday, October 23 was national Make A Difference Day. First Coast volunteers came out in force to engage in projects that impact major areas of community need. Some volunteers took to the beaches to do a clean up. Others rallied … Continue reading
Give Peace a Chance (That’s All We’re Saying)
The International Day of Peace was recognized last Wednesday, September 21. It is a United Nations global call for ceasefire and non-violence. Locally we have seen the call expanded to seek peace in our own community – to bring encouragement … Continue reading
