Community

San Jose Church of Christ and United Methodist Church on the Southside joined forces to provide food for families and the elderly across Duval County. This past weekend, the combined churches distributed hundreds of food […]

Laureen Ricks Jan. 26, 2021 – The annual 5Essentials survey is launching today, giving students, parents, and teachers a unique opportunity to have a voice in improving their schools. The survey — available at this link […]

By Dr. Richard Danford, President (Jacksonville Urban League) – Neighborhood Bill of Rights: The more citizen involvement in matters of the present, the better will be the future. Common sense does not become outdated. For […]

By  Florida Times-Union, Scott Butler – For many, the new year comes with hope from two COVID-19 vaccines, new leadership in the White House and just a fresh start to 2021. It’s also a time […]

Christian Rapper Brinson stopped by Orange Park Medical Center (OPMC) to donate hundreds of gifts for the hospitals pediatric and newborn patients. The donations ranged from diapers, bottles and clothes for new parents in need […]

Ex-Gang Member Turned Bishop Restoring Ken Knight Community through Environmental, Wildlife, and Artistic Cultural Development Programs and Annual Peace Prayers Compassion, honor, vision and a heart of gold describe Ken Knight’s Uncle Nate.  A man […]

Boxes of gently used sweaters, jackets and blankets were delivred to three area nonprofits icnlduing the Clara White Mission this week.These items were donated by memebrs of the communinty during the 18th annual Mister Rogers’ […]

By Lynn JonesTurpin – Since the pandemic, millions of Americans have lost their jobs, filed unemployment claims and have to rethink their employment strategy for 2021. This year the gift of giving keeps on giving […]

 Local non-profit BOATT (Blessing Others All the Time) partnered with U.S. Rep. Al Lawson (FL-05) to provide 246 Thanksgiving baskets supporting families during this time of giving. BOATT’s mission is to serve others with love […]

By Tiffany Bell (St. Marks Ark Preschool) – Due to the current pandemic climate, now more than ever pre-school teachers are being considered as essential workers. Currently the daycare business is being affected due to […]