Nonprofit celebrates 40 years of caring, compassion
Although the idea of hospice is centuries old, the first modern hospice in the United States wasn’t established until 1974. Shortly thereafter, the beginning of what is now called Community Hospice & Palliative Care came in 1978 when Rev. Paul Brenner formed Friends of Hospice. Now, 40 years later, the nonprofit is far-reaching in its […]
Jaguars supporters tackle hunger at annual tasting event
The Taste of the NFL Jacksonville, part of a league-wide initiative of football teams working within their own communities to help tackle hunger, was held Dec. 10 in the U.S. Assure Club. “The reason why we are here tonight is because hunger is an issue that touches all of our hearts, and especially the hearts […]
Opening night gala celebrates charm of Old Palm Beach
Arguably the most highly-anticipated social event in Jacksonville, the Women’s Board’s opening night gala for the 42nd Annual Art & Antiques show successfully kicked off the holiday season of giving for The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital. The show’s theme, A Place in the Sun, featured Lilly Pulitzer-inspired decor with hundreds of guests in […]
Supporters raise awareness of Learn to Read mission
It’s been nearly 50 years since Learn to Read took on its mission to improve adult literacy in Duval County. To raise a little money and bring awareness to its noble goal, the nonprofit held Learn to Read Cocktails for Literacy at The Grape & Grain Exchange Nov. 30. “We are excited that our 50th […]
Annual ‘event under the tent’ a success despite soggy skies
As announced, rain or shine – and it did rain, the 15th annual Festival d’Vine was held Nov. 2 at Treaty Oak/Jessie Ball duPont Park on the Southbank, where the “event under the tent” rolled out 108 types of wine, served beer from local breweries and offered tasty bites from 22 restaurants to support the […]
Tremendous turnout for annual Oyster Roast celebrated St. Johns River
Live music from The Firewater Tent Revival, an outstanding silent auction and raffle, and delicious oysters and seafood made for a special evening Nov. 16 at the Garden Club of Jacksonville as guests celebrated the St. Johns River and supported the St. Johns Riverkeeper. The annual Oyster Roast to benefit the St. Johns Riverkeeper has […]
Glamorous evening breaks records for JDRF Foundation
An evening of old-time Hollywood glamour, complete with larger-than-life golden Oscar statues, drew a record-setting crowd of more than 500 for the 18th Annual JDRF Miracles Gala – One Night in Old Hollywood – at Ponte Vedra’s Sawgrass Marriott Nov. 3. The star-studded event generated a whopping $600,000 – the most ever raised at a […]
River Garden’s Greatest Gala on Earth is really big show
River Garden’s Greatest Gala on Earth is really big show “Step right up, don’t be shy. Get ready to experience the time of your life…” is what circus ringmasters often shout. And there is no question the more than 500 guests at the 26th Annual River Garden Foundation Gala – The Greatest Gala on Earth […]
