Tag Archives: Jacksonville Florida
Volunteer Uses His Love of Sports to Touch Our Community for GOOD
Mike’s countless hours advocating for non-profits
is duplicated by his company’s generous printing
services, giving causes a voice in the community. Continue reading
Posted in Celebrate!GOOD, National Volunteer Week, Nonprofits, Volunteering
Tagged Board of directors, Boys and Girls Club, Celebrate GOOD, Dreams Come True, Gator Bowl, golf, Jacksonville Florida, Jacksonville University, Philanthropy, RITA Foundation, The First Tee of NE FL, The Hartley Press, TPC, Volunteering
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Overcoming Obstacles to Serve Others
Mike started a fundraiser to buy new batteries for
his neighbor’s wheelchairs. He installed them all
himself, for free. He does so much to benefit his
community, all from his wheelchair. Continue reading
Volunteer Lives His Faith By Serving Others
Sherrick’s volunteer service is not only helping to
clothe the needy, but also putting pride
& confidence back on their faces. Continue reading
Dr. Donates Vision Care to Working Uninsured
Last year Dr. Rose gave 221 hours & provided
$55,250 of physician services to 300 uninsured
patients through Volunteers in Medicine.
Dr. Rose is 85 years young. Continue reading
Teen Volunteer Promotes Global Literacy
As a child, Katie’s written words advocated for
the homeless. Now, she’s helping promote global
literacy to children in need. Continue reading
Volunteer Cooks Up Awareness & Funding For Epilepsy
by Shelby Durden Jacksonville University Intern Jeff and Dawn Sedlitz are a very special couple who have dedicated their time and talents to raising money and awareness for the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida. Their grandson, Steven, of Port St. Lucie, … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrate!GOOD, Volunteering
Tagged chili cook off, epilepsy, Jacksonville Florida, Philanthropy, Volunteering
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Volunteer is Dedicated to Keeping Jacksonville Beautiful
by Shelby Durden Chris Buckley is the recipient of the 2016 HandsOn Earth Award for her work with the Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission. The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission is a local, grassroots affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s largest … Continue reading
Volunteering Unites Us
By Dr. Judith Smith, President & CEO HandsOn Jacksonville Mayor Brown has declared April as Jacksonville Volunteer Appreciation Month; Governor Scott has declared it as Florida Volunteer Month; and President Obama will declare April 21-27 as National Volunteer Week across … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrate!GOOD, National Volunteer Week, Volunteering
Tagged Aaron Badida, Bank of America, Berry Good Farms, City Year, Corporation for National and Community Service, Eleanor Ashby, Fighting Tigers, Florida Coastal School of Law, Gator Bowl, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Florida, JT Townsend, Mayor's Mentors, Merrill Lynch, Pink Sisters and Friends, Seniors on a Mission, Synovus Bank, Tim Armstrong, volunteer
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Eleanor Ashby – A Quiet But Powerful Force for GOOD in Jacksonville
A quiet, but powerful force for GOOD in Jacksonville, Eleanor Ashby has helped to mentor and shape many of our community’s civic and nonprofit leaders. Her journey as a community trustee in Jacksonville began in 1968 when she served as … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrate!GOOD, National Volunteer Week, Volunteering
Tagged Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Florida, Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, John Delaney, Judy Smith, Junior League, Leadership Jacksonville, Nat Glover, Pace Center for Girls, Youth Leadership Jacksonville
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