Category: Press Releases
RYAM Annual Golf Tournament Raises a Record $91,000 for United Way
Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) and United Way of Northeast Florida announced earlier this month that RYAM raised $91,000—a new event record—for United Way during its…
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United Way commits $10 million to improving Jacksonville housing ecosystem
Jacksonville, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2023) – United Way of Northeast Florida announced yesterday the commitment of $10 million to improve the Jacksonville ecosystem for…
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First Coast Relief Fund Partners with Together Strong Community Fund to Respond to New Town Shooting in Jacksonville
Relief Fund is also poised to support Hurricane Idalia response, if needed Aug. 29, 2023 (Jacksonville, Fla.) – The First Coast Relief Fund, in…
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United Way announces Stein Fellowship Class of 2024
This is the first class of the dual-mentorship program since the pandemic and will take place during the nonprofit organization’s 100th anniversary year. Jacksonville,…
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United Way Stein Fellowship now accepting applications for Class of 2024
This is the first class of the dual-mentorship program since the pandemic United Way of Northeast Florida’s Stein Fellowship is now accepting applications for…
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Latest ALICE report reveals 39% of Northeast Florida households struggle to make ends meet
Based on 2021 U.S. Census data, these calculations include more than 74,000 Northeast Florida households in poverty as well as more than 176,000 families defined as ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
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United Way announces hiring of two top executives
Seasoned nonprofit executives Coretta Hill and James Ellout are the first major leadership hires serving under United Way’s new President and CEO Melanie Patz.
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United Way announces $1 million homeownership investment
United Way of Northeast Florida announced yesterday a $1 million investment to protect and increase homeownership in Jacksonville
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United Way announces $9 million investment to improve economic mobility in Northeast Florida
United Way of Northeast Florida announced today a $9 million investment to improve economic mobility throughout the region. The funds, distributed over a period of…
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United Way of Northeast Florida names Melanie Patz as CEO
Current Baptist Health and former United Way executive brings over 25 years of nonprofit experience and community commitment to the role Jacksonville, Fla. (Aug….
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