Shoeboxes of Love: How small gifts spark big transformations at City Rescue Mission
Read full article: Shoeboxes of Love: How small gifts spark big transformations at City Rescue MissionEvery holiday season, members of our community donate shoeboxes filled with personal-care essentials, each one wrapped inside a warm blanket. They look like giftsโฆ but for people experiencing homelessness, they often represent something much deeper: hope.
โBuilding housing for the houselessโ: Nonprofit aims to close affordability gap in Nassau County, one property at a time
Read full article: โBuilding housing for the houselessโ: Nonprofit aims to close affordability gap in Nassau County, one property at a timeAffordable Housing 1st was created last year by co-founder Carlene McDuffie and president Kevin Harriman to address Nassau Countyโs growing affordability crisis.
Positively JAX: The Empowered Kitchen helps local female chefs turn recipes into revenue and personal growth
Read full article: Positively JAX: The Empowered Kitchen helps local female chefs turn recipes into revenue and personal growthThe Empowered Kitchen is helping local female chefs turn recipes into revenue, and for many, itโs a life-changing first step toward owning a business.
Donate Shoeboxes of Love to help those who are homeless in Jacksonville
Read full article: Donate Shoeboxes of Love to help those who are homeless in JacksonvilleYou can make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness by donating to the City Rescue Missionโs Annual Shoeboxes of Love project through Nov. 25.
This local mother never thought sheโd be able to own a home. A nonprofit is making it happen
Read full article: This local mother never thought sheโd be able to own a home. A nonprofit is making it happenHelen Johnson will move into one of the 44 townhomes being built by Beaches Habitat for Humanity off Mayport Road, called Coastal Haven.
Positively JAX: Ponte Vedra teen turns tragedy into purpose, raises $175K for heart health
Read full article: Positively JAX: Ponte Vedra teen turns tragedy into purpose, raises $175K for heart healthBen Williams, a rising leader with a big heart, has raised nearly $175,000 for the American Heart Association (AHA), earning him the title of First Coast Teen of Impact winner and national runner-up.
Positively JAX: The DEMP Project helps survivors of sex trafficking reclaim their lives
Read full article: Positively JAX: The DEMP Project helps survivors of sex trafficking reclaim their livesIn Jacksonville, a nonprofit is working to break the cycle of sex trafficking and bring hope to survivors. This monthโs Positively JAX award goes to The DEMP Project, a faith-based organization dedicated to helping victims of sex trafficking and their families rebuild their lives.
Jacksonville Beach baseball team overcomes obstacles for chance to play in Cooperstown
Read full article: Jacksonville Beach baseball team overcomes obstacles for chance to play in CooperstownAs baseball season winds down, some Jacksonville Beach little leaguers are chasing a dream that stretches far beyond their home field.
Habitat for Humanity, JFRD join forces to build affordable homes in remembrance of 9/11
Read full article: Habitat for Humanity, JFRD join forces to build affordable homes in remembrance of 9/11In honor of the lives lost in the September 11th terrorist attacks, volunteers and members of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department came together to turn tragedy into service.
Veteran moves back into St. Augustine home after getting help from local groups who made it livable again
Read full article: Veteran moves back into St. Augustine home after getting help from local groups who made it livable againAfter a difficult year, disabled Marine veteran Sgt. Roy Wilbur is excited to sleep in his own bed and cook in his new kitchen.
Positively JAX: The KING Foundation offers guidance, grace to children facing loss
Read full article: Positively JAX: The KING Foundation offers guidance, grace to children facing lossJacksonville nonprofit The KING Foundation is making a powerful difference for children who have lost a parent. Founded by Ciara Quaintance after the death of her son Kingโs father, the organization provides vital support to young lives changed in an instant.
โAn answer to prayerโ: Georgia auto shop surprises struggling single mother with $160K after bringing car in for repairs
Read full article: โAn answer to prayerโ: Georgia auto shop surprises struggling single mother with $160K after bringing car in for repairsA Georgia auto service shop raised more than $160,000 to surprise a struggling mother after she brought her car in for repairs.
Community support surges as Salvation Army faces summer donation decline
Read full article: Community support surges as Salvation Army faces summer donation declineThe Salvation Army of Northeast Florida reports a significant boost in community support as it navigates through its annual summer donation slowdown, thanks to a substantial grant that will help maintain critical services.
โI Walk to Save Livesโ: Join News4JAX at the 2025 First Coast Heart Walk and Help Build a Nation of Lifesavers
Read full article: โI Walk to Save Livesโ: Join News4JAX at the 2025 First Coast Heart Walk and Help Build a Nation of LifesaversThe focus of the 2025 Heart Walk is clear: building a Nation of Lifesavers. By teaching more people CPR and increasing community preparedness, we can turn bystanders into lifesavers. The American Heart Association is working to inspire one person in every household to be confident and ready to perform CPR.
Positively JAX: Angelwood creates a place to grow with love and dignity
Read full article: Positively JAX: Angelwood creates a place to grow with love and dignityFor nearly 25 years, a local nonprofit has quietly made a powerful impact in our community โ supporting individuals and families living with intellectual and developmental differences.
Hundreds of students ready to start school year on right foot after another successful โKicks for the Kidsโ giveaway
Read full article: Hundreds of students ready to start school year on right foot after another successful โKicks for the Kidsโ giveawayMore than 900 students walked away with new shoes last week during this yearโs Kicks for the Kids giveaway.
Kicks for the Kids: How one Jacksonville shoe drive is changing lives, one step at a time
Read full article: Kicks for the Kids: How one Jacksonville shoe drive is changing lives, one step at a timeAs families gear up for the back-to-school season, one Positively JAX event is reminding the community what really matters: showing up for kidsโliterally.
