The Salvation Army Red Shield Ball raises funds to help the homeless
The Salvation held its eighth annual Red Shield Ball on Nov. 20 at WJCT to raise funds to help feed the homeless. The event’s Fund a Need raised $86,000 to improve the Carpenter Family Marketplace where the women and children who are living in the nonprofit’s Red Shield Lodge as well as local residents receive […]
Be The Light Gala, lights the night
A unique and entertaining fundraising event was held Nov. 7 at the St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral at 256 E. Church Street, in support of the Cathedral District initiatives. The event included a live concert by a Jacksonville Symphony Ensemble, who performed to synchronized lights, which danced across the Cathedral’s stain glass windows during the evening’s […]
Scobee scores rare Albatross
On Monday, Oct. 11, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville hosted its Annual Golf Classic at the world-renowned Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass and raised over $200,000 to support its mission. Nearly 130 golfers enjoyed a spectacular day of golf under a clear blue sky with perfect weather as the tournament kicked off with a […]
Teed Up for Success
The recent PGA Tour Champions event was a smash, as Furyk star power enhances field, raises funds, and grows awareness for philanthropy on the First Coast. The Timuquana Country Club’s Donald Ross designed course was on full display as towering pines, sprawling bunkers and grand moss-draped oaks accentuated the manicured fairways and finely tuned greens […]
Blues, Brews, and BBQ benefit Florida Theatre
On Aug. 19, the annual Blues, Brews and BBQ once again entertained patrons with music, dining and drinks, while they worked to outbid each other in a silent auction, all to raise funds in support of The Florida Theatre. “The bands set the perfect mood for an evening filled with delicious local food and beverages, […]
Florida’s top yacht clubs descend on Ortega
It was a long weekend full of festivities and good times for leaders of yacht clubs throughout the state of Florida as a group of reciprocal members and their spouses arrived in mid-June. Leadership at the Florida Yacht Club (FYC) welcomed guests to Jacksonville to be entertained, all while celebrating the customs of traditional yachtsmanship. […]
Salvation Army celebrates successful return to fundraising
5k and Inaugural Event benefit various programs The Women’s Auxiliary 2021 Celebrity Chefs Tasting Luncheon was postponed due to COVID-19. The 35th Annual event was replaced with the new inaugural Christmas in July silent auction and vendor expo. The Second Annual Kettle Krush 5K was also successful, as the event brought the community together and […]
FinFest celebrated in style, back in action
A festive and tropical-themed crowd packed into the ballroom and grounds of the Timuquana Country Club for another special night dedicated to fundraising, May 22. Staff, volunteers, board members and strong sponsor partners all helped to bring awareness to the event by raising funds, listening to impactful testimonials, and helping those less fortunate better communicate […]
