Residents from the Sulzbacher Center attended the nondenominational sunrise service at Jacksonville Beach’s Seawalk Pavilion thanks to the Tim Tebow Foundation.
The foundation sponsored transportation to and from Jacksonville Beach for residents who chose to attend the service and provided breakfast for all residents of the shelter.
“We believe Easter is a time of hope, and we are thrilled to support the Sulzbacher Center and share faith, hope and love with these amazing northeast Florida residents,” said Erik Dellenback, executive director of the Tim Tebow Foundation.
UNF students dance for local pediatric programs
Students at the University of North Florida packed the UNF Arena April 5-6 for the annual dance marathon.
More than 300 students stood for 17 hours and six minutes to raise funds and awareness for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
On April 6, the UNF dance marathon overall team revealed its record breaking total of $42,802.56 to the crowd, which included students, alumni, family members and former hospital patients. The total is a 32 percent increase from last year. All funds raised support the pediatric programs at Wolfson Children’s Hospital and UF Health Jacksonville.
Republic Services supports seniors center
Republic Services has agreed to a sponsorship for The Players Community Senior Center, a move that will allow the St. Johns County Council on Aging to continue to offer programming to area elders.
“We could not have asked for a better corporate neighbor and partner than Republic Services,” said Jay Morris, St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners chair.
The $30,000 donation will fund council staff positions and programs, which enhance the lives of residents and center participants.
“Council on Aging offers over 30 different programs and services to the older adults at this center every week, providing opportunities to learn, grow, create and stay engaged in our community. We are delighted and grateful to Republic Services for stepping up to ensure continuity of support for area seniors,” said Becky Yanni, COA executive director.
For more information about the center, go to theplayerscommunityseniorcenter.com.
Mega Pet Adoption is this weekend
The Jacksonville Humane Society and First Coast No More Homeless Pets are combining forces Friday-Sunday for the “Mega Pet Adoption” at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds & Expo Center near EverBank Field.
More than 1,000 dogs, puppies, cats and kittens will be available for a $20 adoption fee, which includes spay or neuter, vaccinations, microchip and the city pet license fee.
Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. each day with free admission and free parking at the fairgrounds.
The event is sponsored by JaxAdoptAPET.com and PetSmart Charities.
For details, visit jaxhumane.org.
‘A Night at Roy’s’ May 1
April is Child Abuse Prevention month and the Monique Burr Foundation for Children Inc. will host “A Night at Roy’s” to benefit the foundation’s Child Safety Matters, a research–based bullying and child abuse prevention education program. The event is 6-9 p.m. May 1 at Roy’s in Jacksonville Beach.
“Through the generosity of our donors, this program has been shared with more than 110,000 elementary students at no cost to our public elementary schools on the First Coast. By the end of this school year, we will have reached over 450,000 elementary students in Florida,” said Lynn Layton, executive director of the foundation.
Guests will dine on Hawaiian-influenced cuisine by chef Roy Yamaguchi. In addition to dinner, fine wines and tropical drinks will also be available, as well as entertainment from Colleen Orender, lead singer of the Sheagles, a Nashville cover band.
Advance tickets are recommended as the event has sold out in the past. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased by visiting roys.eventbrite.com or contacting Callie Criser at [email protected] or (904) 562-1844.
Sponsorship opportunities also are available. Sponsors include 2nd Floor Marketing, Clockwork Marketing, Glenn Layton Homes, GreenPointe Holdings, Hampton Golf, Pepsi, PRI Productions, Roy’s Restaurant, Southern Wine & Spirits, Sunbelt Rentals and Waste Management.
Nominations sought for ‘Bank On My Dream’
Florida bankers are in the business of funding dreams, from helping Floridians purchase a car or home to starting a business or paying for college. Now, the Florida Bankers Association has launched a contest to grow awareness about the role bankers play called, “Bank On My Dream.”
Ten Floridians will have a $5,000 dream come true, compliments of the Florida Bankers Association and its member banks. To qualify, the dream must be nominated by a Florida nonprofit organization and must be attainable with the $5,000 cash prize.
“Bankers partner with Floridians to make their dreams come true every day,” said Alex Sanchez, president and CEO of the Florida Bankers Association. “Sometimes, a small investment can have a big impact. This contest will demonstrate how $5,000 can make important dreams come true for 10 Floridians.”
Florida nonprofit organizations are invited to nominate residents they serve or who are known to them. The nonprofits must agree to use the funds to fulfill the dream. The dream may be anything from buying school supplies for foster children to building a website for someone starting a new business to buying a car so someone can have reliable transportation to get to work.
Nominations may be in the form of a narrative or a video, which may be submitted via the BankOnMyDream.com website. The public will vote on their favorite nominees. Afterward, a panel of judges will select two winners a week for five weeks, to be announced in June and July.
Summer jobs
available for students
Summer jobs for 84 job-ready Jacksonville young people are being sought by FreshMinistries for its Fresh Futures program.
“This is a great opportunity for prospective employers as well as for the kids,” said Michelle Harcourt, coordinator of the program. “These young people will be a valuable addition to a business for the summer because they have been attending job-readiness and personal enrichment training since October. They will bring a great work ethic to any job.”
Over the years, FreshMinistries has shepherded more than 600 youngsters through the program and guided them toward college and careers.
Students will work at a job site for five hours per day Monday-Thursday for the six-week duration of the program, which starts June 9. The students will be paid Florida minimum wage. FreshMinistries asks employers to cover half the students’ wages.
Harcourt said the prime interests of the students, who range in age from 15-19, are careers in information technology, medicine and engineering, but other fields are welcome to seek interns as well.
To obtain applications and learn about fee waivers, interested employers should contact Harcourt at [email protected] or (904) 854-6770.
FreshMinistries is a faith-based, nonprofit corporation established in 1989 with the goal of eradicating poverty through education, jobs and strengthening families.