Browse Category

Charitable - Page 2

WOLFSON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CHRISTMAS IN JULY: A FESTIVE SUMMER TRADITION

July 24, 2024

Words by Angelica Santini Hernandez Every year as the summer sun reaches its peak, Jacksonville residents find a delightful and unusual yet heartwarming Christmas in July celebration. Organized by Wolfson Children’s Hospital, this event has become a beloved tradition, bringing the joy and magic of Christmas to the heat of summer while supporting a noble cause. This year’s event,

Charitable·Community·Environmental·Learning·Lifestyle·Outdoors

Educational Clean Up at Blue Cypress Park

Educational Cleanup – 7.17.24 (11 AM – 3 PM) Blue Cypress Park 4012 University Blvd. N. Jacksonville, FL 32277 YOU’RE INVITED! A Fun Event for All Ages! Help Keep Our Beautiful River Clean! Special Guest Appearance by Johnnie the St. Johns River Monster! Delicious Pizza & Beverages for Registered Participants!

Summer Break & Child Hunger: Free Meal Sites for Kids and Teens Around Jacksonville

Words by Mallory Pace It is estimated that around 30 million U.S.

Strikes of Compassion

Travis Etienne Jr. Charity Bowling Night Words by Carson Rich In a

Ninety Nine Years of Volunteers at Theatre Jacksonville

August 21, 2019

Charitable·Dual Critics·Feature·On Stage·San Marco·Theatre

THEATRE JACKSONVILLE’S 99TH SEASON AWARDS FOR VOLUNTEERS On Sunday August 19, 2019, held its annual celebration honoring volunteers from the 2018 – 2019 season. The celebration was held at the theatre, and combined a membership meeting with the annual awards ceremony. President presided, beginning with a brief recap of the past

Waterkeepers Florida Launches #MomsForCleanWater Campaign Inspired by Florida’s First Lady

July 18, 2019

Charitable·Community·Family·Feature·On the River·Outdoors

Earlier this year, Florida’s First Lady Casey DeSantis made a powerful statement: “We feel an obligation as parents and feel that we should work on behalf of all the parents of this great state to make sure their children have a clean environment and clean water to grow up on.”

Jax Poetry Fest Celebrates National Poetry Month in Downtown Jax for the 4th Year

April 3, 2019

Books·Charitable·Community·Downtown·Family·Feature·Hemming Park·Learning·On Stage·Spoken Word

It’s thought-provoking and inspiring, emotional and raw, connecting us all through the power of the written word. In celebration of National Poetry Month, Hope at Hand presents the 4th Annual Jax Poetry Fest with free community workshops and presentations by a collection of local poets, writers and spoken-word artists in

Dr. Clayman’s Plastic Surgery Center & Miracle Spa voted “Best in Jax”

August 7, 2018

Charitable·Health & Wellness

It’s easy to see why Dr. Clayman’s Plastic Surgery Center & Miracle Spa has been voted “Best in Jax” for Best Plastic Surgery 22 years in a row. and provide over 50 combined years of award-winning surgical experience for patients in need of cosmetic, reconstructive or non-surgical procedures to correct

Run Santa Run: Gift Your Time and Talent

December 11, 2017

Charitable·Community·Feature·Holidays·Lifestyle

‘Tis better to give than to receive, and there’s no shortage of ways to give back this holiday season. Many charitable organizations, civic groups, and individuals throughout the city open their doors and their hearts to those in need of a helping hand, a warm meal, a new coat, or

Creative Spaces: E.J. McIntyre, Gingerbread Builder

December 8, 2017

Charitable·Community·Downtown·Family·Feature·Holidays·Jacksonville's Sports Complex·Neighborhoods·Uncategorized

BY HURLEY WINKLER ******************* WHAT: Gingerbread Extravaganza WHEN: now through December 23 WHERE: Old St. Andrews Church (317 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32202) TICKETS: suggested donation of $5 for adults and $3 for children at the door MORE INFORMATION: jaxhistory.org/gingerbread-extravaganza ******************* Although she’s an award-winning gingerbread builder, E.J.

Sit A While: PorchFest is Back to Jacksonville’s Springfield Neighborhood

November 2, 2017

Charitable·Community·Drink·Family·Festivals·Food + Drink·Lifestyle·Music·Neighborhoods·Springfield

Four years ago, with its renaissance in full swing, the and Revitalization Committee created a walk-able event to showcase the historic neighborhood with live music playing from the porches of the area’s “Grand Old Ladies.” The first annual was a success, drawing an estimated 4,000 visitors into the community. Now

#FloridaStrong in the #904: JAX HAS RELIEF HELPERS

October 6, 2017

Charitable·Community·Feature·Lifestyle

JAX HAS RELIEF HELPERS As Jacksonville struggles to right itself after a dust-up with Hurricane Irma, the Third Coast and the island of Puerto Rico are still face down in the wake of hurricanes Harvey and Maria. The devastating storms downed trees and power lines, peeled back roofs like tin

SAILING THE NIGHT AWAY—THEATRE ON A MISSION

August 2, 2017

Charitable·Dual Critics·Feature·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

Theatre on a Mission (TOM) held its annual gala fundraising show on July 31, 2017 at . This is the third year the Alhambra has hosted this annual benefit. Team Coordinator , who has been instrumental in the group’s formation and growth, appeared as Master of Ceremonies. She introduced the

It Takes a Few Bricks: Bringing the USS Adams to Jacksonville

July 19, 2017

Charitable·Crowdfunding·Downtown·Feature·History·Lifestyle

Anchored along the St. John’s River, the USS Charles F. Adams (DDG-2) is the first naval warship transformed into a floating, state-of-the-art, interactive museum. The USS Adams Museum will complement the Liberty Hound sailor monument on the Southbank and the Veterans Memorial Arena and Veterans Memorial Wall at the stadium