The Chartrand Foundation, the Community Foundation and the Jessie Ball duPont Fund are hosting Children’s Campaign breakfast on April 27. Seating is limited, so make your reservations here today. Roy Miller, president of the Children’s Campaign, will present: “What’s Happening and What’s Next for Kids.” The breakfast is Wednesday, April 27 from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.… Read More
Even though they all live within the city boundaries, Jacksonville’s children are not afforded equal opportunities — often based on where they live. A report released in March 2011 looked at how more than a dozen indicators affect the well-being of children in Duval County. The report was conducted by the Kirwan Institute for the Study of… Read More
Move aside, fake pregnancy bellies and life-like take-home babies. The latest classroom tool used around the county to deter teen pregnancy is a line-up of hit MTV shows. The New York Times featured an article in the April 10 edition with a slew of examples of how the shows “16 & Pregnant,” “Teen Mom” and “Teen Mom 2”… Read More
Community photographers from the New Town Success Zone debuted their work at the April Jacksonville Art Walk last night. The PhotoVoice Project, Strengthening the Voices of Women in New Town: Making Our Neighborhood Better for Children, allowed women from the New Town community of North Jacksonville to act as recorders and potential catalysts for… Read More
The BB&T Bank Bus made a stop at the Magnolia Project yesterday to provide financial resources for Project participants and other interested persons in Pearl Plaza. The bank pulled over 35 credit reports and talked with more than 50 prospective clients. The bus was there from 10am-2pm. The big, brightly painted vehicle is a mobile community financial education tool… Read More