Social Events

Many of the top social events in the area.

Sports Fans Flood the Forum

Sports Fans Flood the Forum

Legendary Duke University men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, familiarly known as Coach K, drew a large crowd to The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital’s Florida Forum Speaker Series at the Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Krzyzewski is the NCAA Division 1 men’s all-time leader with 1,200 wins. Funds raised by […]

Trailblazers Set the Tone, Pace of Fundraising

Trailblazers Set the Tone, Pace of Fundraising

Major gifts announced at rally for Groundwork’s Emerald Trail Groundwork Jacksonville held an event for donors to the Emerald Trail initiative on Nov. 7 at the Ritz Theatre and Museum in LaVilla. The group of early investors, nicknamed “Trailblazers,” are credited for recognizing the role of private philanthropy in such a project and understanding the […]

Young Collectors Raise $10K

Young Collectors Raise $10K

The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital held a kick-off event for its First Coast Design Show, the Young Collector’s Party, on Oct. 5. This happy-hour styled event for young professionals and younger mothers celebrated “The Art Of Gathering” with mingling at Michael’s Rug Studio, delicious food, live music by Barrett Thomas, a silent auction […]

Socially Sulzbacher

Socially Sulzbacher

Transformations, Sulzbacher’s largest annual fundraising event, was held Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Donna Deegan addressed the crowd, which also heard success stories from Sulzbacher clients. Funds raised contribute crucial operating dollars that support the agency’s comprehensive programs and services for homeless men, women and […]

Shindig

Shindig

Sanctuary on 8th Street threw its annual fundraising event, Shindig, on Oct. 5 from 6-9 p.m. at the Brick and Beam in historic Springfield. The event supports the maintenance and growth of Sanctuary’s youth programs and feautured. Made possible by the Delores Barr Weaver Forever Event Fund, Shindig featured food and drink, a silent auction […]

Red Shield Revelry

Red Shield Revelry

The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida’s 10th Annual Red Shield Ball celebrated Love Beyond the Next Generation. Held at San Jose Country Club on Saturday, Oct. 21, the Red Shield Ball included dinner, live music, dancing and live and silent auctions in support of the life-changing work that takes place for women and families at […]

Women’s Giving Alliance Hosts Annual Meeting

Women’s Giving Alliance Hosts Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Women’s Giving Alliance (WGA) was held on Oct. 18, 2023, at the Adam W. Herbert University Center at University of North Florida. Collective Giving was the key focus of the day as WGA President Sheila Collier welcomed 220 women from its membership, which recently saw a 39% growth to 470. […]

Junior League Celebrates: 100 Year Kickoff

Junior League Celebrates: 100 Year Kickoff

The Junior League of Jacksonville kicked off a century of service with a 100th anniversary celebration at The Riverside House on Aug. 29. With approximately 100 members in attendance, the event also marked the first official event for the newest members of Junior League. The day honored the 17 women who founded the organization in […]

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