Two Jacksonville nonprofits are organizing supply drives and a large distribution event to help children and families during the government shutdown.
Beaches Go Green is a hyper local environmental education nonprofit educating our community on plastic pollution in our environment and our health since 2018. Our school-based clubs, Reusable Bottles for Sports Program, eco-cinemas and BE THE CHANGE series talks all support environmental education and advocacy in our area. We are seeking community partners (businesses, schools and like-minded organizations to help us spread environmental education and awareness in Jacksonville. The Beaches Go Green & Women’s Wellness Fest Sat. 10am - 3:30pm Seawalk Pavillion www.beachesgogreen.org
PossAbilities Plus is a young nonprofit in Atlantic Beach that helps individuals with autism and related abilities learn job skills and social skills to work in the community. They have a thrift boutique, Tearoom, and Garden. In addition, we offer a social club, music therapy, drama club, and art. There is much more. Rance dropped in to have tea and chat with the founder Susan Peters. www.possabilitiesplus.com
The Break My Soul Backyard Barbecue Fundraiser will be held Monday, September 26 at the Classic Car Museum from 6-9 PM. The event benefits Fostering Connections. The nonprofit provides educational programs and enrichment opportunities for youth impacted by foster care or trauma and their families throughout Northeast Florida to give youth the tools they need to discover their passion and purpose for their life. www.fosteringconnectionsfl.org
