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Politicos and Nonprofits Continue Community Embrace

September 16, 2020 admin 0

Community organizations and city council members continue to give back to the community with resources to support youth and families in Duval County. A recent collaboration between local council members and  Alpha Starz presented over […]

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Jacksonville Plans $5 Million Buyout for Flood-Prone Ken Knight Drive Homes

September 9, 2020 admin 0

By David Bauerlein Florida Times Union – The homes along Ken Knight Drive are a collection of small townhomes and single-family houses built in the 1960s and earlier. To repair homes in the flood plan […]

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Black Rose Foundation Scholarship Recipients Announced

September 3, 2020 admin 0

The Black Rose Foundation for Children recently announced their 2020 James V. Brooks Memorial Scholarship Recipients.  The purpose of the scholarship is to assist Duval County high school graduates to continue their music interest during […]

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Foundation Offers Free Exercise and Nutrition Classes to Replace Swimming Lessons

September 3, 2020 admin 0

The Shawn D. Delifus Foundation , noted for providing free swimming lesson s to urban communities, is adapting to the pandemic environment. With mandated Covid-19 social distancing protocols in full force, swim class lessons this […]

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Nonprofit Nurtures Young Designers to Create Their Passion through Style

September 3, 2020 admin 0

Mandarin Middle school student and budding fashion designer,Shylah Byrd-Smith discovered her passion in designing while putting togther styles form items in her closet. After a chance meeting with Nicole Butler, creator of “The Designer Kids […]

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Back to School Giveaway Still Meeting the Challenge of Pandemic Restrictions

September 3, 2020 admin 0

New Town Success Zone (NTSZ) held their 12th annual Back to School Giveaway at their facility on Old Kings Rd on the Northside near Edward Waters Campus. Due to Covid-19 the event was attended via […]

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The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) and Florida State College at Jacksonville Sign Agreement for Automated Vehicle Partnership

September 3, 2020 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE, FL. August 26, 2020 –Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) Chief Executive Officer Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. and Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) President Dr. John Avendano officially signed a memorandum of understanding to expand […]

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JPEF Launches Classroom Grants for Teachers in Partnership with Community First Cares Foundation

August 26, 2020 admin 0

The Jacksonville Public Education Fund and the Community First Cares Foundation (the nonprofit arm of Community First Credit Union) have launched a new and expanded classroom grant program to provide $50,000 in grants to support […]

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Morgan Touts Effort to Help Felons Pay Legal Debts

August 25, 2020 admin 0

NSF Staff – Orlando attorney John Morgan and his firm Morgan & Morgan launched a fundraising campaign Monday to help felons regain the right to vote. As part of an effort to help the Florida […]

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Senior Birthday Surprises Highlight Golden Years

August 21, 2020 admin 0

Senior Gets Surprise Birthday Visit from Congressman On the eve of his re-election to the U.S. Congress, Rep Al Lawson surprised 94 year old William Turpin, Sr. with a personal birthday greeting.  The 40 year […]

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