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Cultural Foundation Honors Philanthropic Contributions and Scholarship Awardees

August 10, 2017 admin 0

The Women of Color Cultural Foundation Inc. presented its 17th Annual Gala Event over the weekend at the Omni Hotel in downtown Jacksonville. This year’s theme “Mardi Gras Masquerade,” set the tone for a ballroom filled […]

Summer Campers Learn Careers at an Early Age

August 3, 2017 admin 0

Tristan’s Positive Engagement Accelerates Relevant Leadership Skills (PEARLS) of Wisdom and the Jacksonville Library Summer Camp participants toured the Studios at WJXT Channel 4 during production and ended the noon day segment with news anchor […]

FOSCI Host Free Workshop to Enlighten and Empower Urban Core Women

August 3, 2017 admin 0

Families of Slain Children Inc., held a Mind, Body and Soul community workshop at their offices located on Myrtle Avenue. The empowering free event was held for hundreds of urban core women to enlighten them on proper health […]

Banner Rally Commemorates Health Care Anniversary and Repeal and Replace Advocacy

August 3, 2017 admin 0

The Duval County Democratic Black Caucus attended the Banner Rally held last week at Friendship Fountain in downtown Jacksonville in recognition of the healthcare victory in the Senate and to commemorate the anniversary of both […]

City Leaders Join Forces to Tackle Youth Homelessness

July 27, 2017 admin 0

Hundreds of First Coast residents came out in the rain to see a showdown between celebrities and high school all stars last Saturday night. The High School All Star team was comprised of players from […]

Celebrity Comedians Headline Jax Weekend.

July 27, 2017 admin 0

Last Thursday was opening night for comedians Huggy Lowdown and Chris Paul as they headlined a weekend of shows at the Comedy Zone in Mandarin. Known for their comedic antics on the nationally syndicated Tom […]

Disney Lion King Jr. Musical Highlights Weekend Performances

July 20, 2017 admin 0

PNC Bank Arts Alive and Stage Aurora Theatrical Company presented the hit children’s production Disney’s The Lion King, Jr. to approximately 1,000 attendees for five performances, July 10 -14 at the Jacksonville Public Library Main […]

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FUNdraising Good Times – Prerequisites for Fundraising Success -Part Two

July 20, 2017 admin 0

Fundraising success depends on volunteer leadership. Previously we discussed four prerequisites for fundraising success — commitment by the board and executive director, completion of a feasibility study or survey, development of a fundraising plan, and […]

Is Jax the New Nightlife Hot Spot? Miles Jaye Opens Second Club within the Month

July 20, 2017 admin 0

The Miles Jay Manhattan Jazz Café and Lounge opened their doors to patrons last week to a crowd of family, friends and neighbors with a generous serving of food, music and old fashioned southern hospitality with […]

Urban Tennis to Continue Thanks to $10K Gift to Mali Vai Washington

July 20, 2017 admin 0

USTA Foundation, the national charitable organization of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), has awarded the Mali Vai Washington Youth Foundation a $10,000 grant. This donated money will go towards year round tennis and education […]