Category Archives: Nonprofits

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

Posted on 04/26/2012 by

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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Jeannie Gallina – Bringing Healing and Hope Through The Way Free Clinic

Posted on 04/26/2012 by

Jeannie Gallina founded The Way Free Medical Clinic  in 2005 to provide medical services to the uninsured of Clay County. The Way provides primary care, obstetrical and vision care with full examinations, lab testing, diagnostic imaging, and specialty care free … Continue reading →

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John Thomas – Brightening the Lives of Seniors, One Concert at a Time

Posted on 04/26/2012 by

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 →

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Volunteers Put the Fiesta in Fridays!

Posted on 04/25/2012 by

Lexie Murray has been a UNF intern for the past few months.  She visited New Heights to check out the Fiesta Fridays project and interview the volunteers who serve there.  Thank you Lexie, for all of your assistance with telling … Continue reading →

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Meet Our Board – Tony Rukab

Posted on 01/06/2012 by

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.

Posted on 10/03/2011 by

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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Blueprint for Leadership Board Interns – Touching our Community for GOOD!

Posted on 09/16/2011 by

Equipped? Check.  Motivated? Check.  Ready to make a difference on nonprofit boards?  Triple check!  Graduates of the 2011 Blueprint for Leadership cohort are now serving on local nonprofit boards of directors for their one-year internships.  Watch out Jacksonville – these … Continue reading →

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The Value of Nonprofits

Posted on 07/11/2011 by

The current economic downturn has everyone examining budgets for places to cut expenses.  The work of nonprofit organizations is not exempt from this scrutiny – but when a local news article  boldly entitled “No free rides, incoming mayor warns nonprofits” … Continue reading →

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