Stimulating philanthropy to build a better community. Founded in 1964, we are the oldest and one of the largest community foundations in Florida.
Jacksonville, FL
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It's back! For the sixth time, local sheriff's offices will give away $100 gift cards to law-abiding residents, thanks to the generosity of anonymous donors. It's an effort to enhance policy-community relations and sprinkle some good cheer in NEFL.
Will you be one of the lucky recipients of a spontaneous act of kindness? Share your story with the hashtag #904SecretSanta.
Today, The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida shared the following letter of support for the Community Benefits Agreement with the Jacksonville City Council.
jaxcf.org/a-letter-of-suppor…
As part of our 60th anniversary celebration, we're getting out into the community to share our message about why philanthropy matters, and how giving our time, talent, treasure, testimony and ties can help make our communities better.
Amy Palmer, Program Director at The Community Foundation, was on First Coast Connect this morning talking about cuts to state arts and culture grants affecting our local area. Watch the segment here > loom.ly/p2Yf27E
Nine Putnam County organizations awarded more than $120,000, through the Frank V. Oliver, Jr. Fund. Learn More: loom.ly/zLjglDw
Congratulations to the tenth class of the Weaver Philanthropic Initiative! This group of eleven emerging philanthropists completed a deep dive on strategic philanthropy, and made grants as the concluding piece of the learning. MORE ➡️ loom.ly/Ygtj7XQ
The Affordable Housing Fund is an opportunity to make Jacksonville the most affordable-housing friendly city in the state, write James Coggin of The Community Foundation and Chris Crothers the @duPontFund. Read the guest column @JaxBizJournal:
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Thank you to our partners at @OneJax for sharing this important message for our community today.
📢 We must not sit by & allow our community to become desensitized to symbols of hate. We must commit ourselves to harnessing our power of collective strength & love to transform our city. #OneJax is committed to promoting & upholding inclusivity, tolerance, & respect for all.
Did you know Delores Barr Weaver supports many causes outside of Jax? Take a look at what her support is doing for coral restoration in the Keys. Her donor advised fund, the Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Fund, allows her to give both locally and beyond.
loom.ly/FdV2JRg
ICYMI: Last week, @wwbrown19 of @JAXTDY published an in-depth story about L.J. Valenzuela, one of many Thrive Scholars in our area. Congratulations to LJ on all his accomplishments!
Read the story:
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Congratulations to the Women’s Giving Alliance on its largest grant distribution in history: $750,000 to improve the lives of women and girls. Read more in the Florida Times-Union. loom.ly/9hxygZc
Thanks to the Southside Rotary for inviting Isaiah Oliver to speak about the impact of The Community Foundation over the last 60 years. The welcome song was a highlight!
Every year, The Community Foundation publishes a full list of Foundation-directed grants from unrestricted and field of interest funds that donors have established. Take a look at last year's comprehensive list here (PDF): loom.ly/-zu6PMA
There are only two weeks left to apply for our Aging Adults and Early Childhood grants! Learn more and apply at the links below.
▶️ Aging Adults Grants - loom.ly/vacyYEo
▶️ Early Childhood Grants - loom.ly/yOluxZ4