The Jan. 31 Walk In Their Shoes Gala at Deerwood Castle marked the celebration of 35 years for Communities In Schools of Jacksonville (CIS Jax). The evening, presented by Nimnicht Family of Dealerships, marked the organization’s three and a half decades of “lasting difference” in the lives of more than 100,000 people and included powerful messages from those who have felt its impact and a live art auction. At the event, CIS Jax also announced the launch of The Leon Baxton Legacy Fund, named for CEO Leon Baxton. The fund “will ensure long-term support for initiatives in literacy, case management, afterschool programs, and workforce development.”
“When CIS Jax and the community unite, we change lives,” Baxton said.
