Clifton Thomas named senior director of development for Catholic Charities Jacksonville
Clifton Thomas has been named the new senior director of development for Catholic Charities Jacksonville. The announcement was shared in a February press release, adding that this new role will allow Thomas to “support major fundraising initiatives for programs, including food assistance, emergency financial assistance, [and] refugee resettlement” among other programming. To this new position, […]
From the open road to the open sea: Borum Boats’ chapter at the old Ford Motor Plant
Since last October, Jacksonville has been preparing to bid farewell to the old Ford Motor Plant as time inevitably draws it closer and closer to total demolition. In November, The Resident reported on the Land Use and Zoning (LUZ) committee ruling supporting Amkin Hill Street LLC’s appeal of Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission’s denial of its […]
Grants, awards and opportunities ahead in the New Year
Several significant grant opportunities and awards are coming available for local nonprofits. The Community Foundation of Northeast Florida has announced the opening of applications for two significant grants. The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville requests Letter of Interest (LOI) for its 2022-2023 Cultural Service Grant Program. And, the City of Jacksonville is requesting completed applications […]
Downtown Vision announces 2022 #DTJax Awards winners
Downtown Vision, Inc. (DVI), Downtown Jacksonville’s nonprofit business improvement district (BID), has announced the eighth annual #DTJax Award Winners. The #DTJax Awards recognize community leaders, organizations, businesses and entrepreneurs that worked to create a vibrant and dynamic 24-hour, pedestrian friendly downtown in 2022. Award winners are not only excellent advocates for downtown but have also […]
Groundwork Jacksonville awarded major grant for waterways restoration
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation issues huge sum for local projects Groundwork Jacksonville has been awarded $5,848,900 through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) National Coastal Resilience Fund. The grant will complete the design and permitting for the ecological restoration of Hogans Creek. The project’s goal is to reduce flooding, improve water quality, create […]
Jacksonville Humane Society hosts 24th annual “Toast to the Animals”
The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) celebrated its 24th annual “Toast to the Animals” — touted as Jacksonville’s “premier charitable tasting event” — on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Originally scheduled for September this year, the event was postponed because of Hurricane Ian and moved to last month. This year, the event recognized and celebrated “Jacksonville Philanthropist and […]
Redrawn maps submitted to the court in redistricting lawsuit
The lines have been drawn in the ongoing legal battle for what will be the new City Council District Map for the City of Jacksonville. After several days of meetings, culminating in a six-hour Special Council meeting on Friday, Nov. 4, the Jacksonville City Council voted on a newly-drawn district map to submit to the […]
New Beginnings for Sulzbacher’s Transformations
Sulzbacher resumed its signature event, the annual Transformations fundraiser, in person for the first time since 2019. More than 400 people gathered at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, Oct. 6, for food, drinks, music, and to hear stories from two formerly homeless clients who have benefitted from the services offered by […]
