A Guiding Light: An example set for generations to come
Leaving a lasting impression of grace, humility and generosity Mary Virginia Terry Passed peacefully on October 29, 2022 Leaders and philanthropists will forever be inspired in North Florida by the […]
Placemaking at its Best: Reimaging Historic Eastside
More than 150 years after the community’s inception, the Eastside is Jacksonville’s last cohesive, historically Black neighborhood from the 19th century. Historic Eastside is probably best defined by “The Avenue,” […]
Celebrating a Legacy in Black Philanthropy
Abraham Lincoln Lewis was born on March 29, 1865, in Madison County, Florida, roughly two hours due west of Jacksonville. His family later moved to Jacksonville in 1876, where Lewis […]
LOCAL CHARITY ‘RETHREADS’ LIVES: One human trafficking survivor at a time
Sex trafficking claims thousands of victims in the United States each year, with Florida ranking among the top three states for victimization. It’s an illicit and exploitative industry of which […]
The honor is all ours: Gratitude Abounds as the AFP Celebrates Those Who Honor Our Community
In 1986, a small group of individuals in Northeast Florida came together to establish the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Florida First Coast Chapter, putting our community on the map […]
Philanthropy – much more than money: Non-cash gifts often the most transformative
When people think about philanthropy, most envision writing a check. Or maybe donating publicly traded stock or bonds, or insurance policies. Moving beyond such liquid assets, creative donors contribute many […]
Help & Hope: The Current Crisis of Homelessness in Northeast Florida
There are 3,400 known persons throughout Duval, Clay and Nassau counties who currently are experiencing homelessness. Some are unsheltered, some are sheltered, but none has a permanent place to call […]