Monthly Archives: April 2012
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
Martin J. Gottlieb Day School Students – Learning Through Service to Others
Martin J. Gottlieb Day School is a place where the culture of giving back and community engagement has been cultivated for the past 16 years. While learning the importance of service to others, the students are leaving their mark on … Continue reading
Jennifer Connell is Helping High School Students to Learn, Earn and Give
When Jennifer Connell came to volunteer at The SELF Movement, Inc., an organization with the goal of creating new synergies between businesses and nonprofits, the organization was described by its founder, Bill Bade as “a well-funded start up with an … Continue reading
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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
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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
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
Youth Leader, Megan Federico – Using Compassion to Create Something Amazing
“By volunteering, I hope to broaden people’s horizons and perspectives, to walk in another’s shoes. I want to increase knowledge of the struggles communities face, and truly encourage compassion and the means for using that compassion to create something amazing.” … Continue reading
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