United Way investing $10 million to facilitate affordable housing

The commitment represents a portion of the $20 million that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated to the nonprofit in 2020.


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  • | 12:00 a.m. December 4, 2023
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From left, North Riverside Community Development Corp. Vice President Henry Scott and President Shirley Thomas; Groundwork Jacksonville CEO Kay Ehas; United Way Vice President of Community Impact James Ellout; United Way President and CEO Melanie Patz; and Groundwork Jacksonville’s Manager of Community Engagement and Equity Gloria McNair at United Way’s event announcing a $10 million investment in affordable housing.
From left, North Riverside Community Development Corp. Vice President Henry Scott and President Shirley Thomas; Groundwork Jacksonville CEO Kay Ehas; United Way Vice President of Community Impact James Ellout; United Way President and CEO Melanie Patz; and Groundwork Jacksonville’s Manager of Community Engagement and Equity Gloria McNair at United Way’s event announcing a $10 million investment in affordable housing.
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United Way of Northeast Florida is committing $10 million to improving the Jacksonville ecosystem for housing ownership and affordable housing opportunities.

“As we celebrate our 100th year of supporting this community, United Way of Northeast Florida is proud to make this $10 million commitment to help make it easier for our neighbors to access quality housing that meets their financial needs,” Melanie Patz, president and CEO of United Way of Northeast Florida, said in a Nov. 15 news release.

“Making meaningful progress toward a more inclusive housing ecosystem for all means joining together with a group of committed, passionate and effective partners, holding ourselves accountable to find transformative solutions and supporting the direction of community members leading improvements in their neighborhoods,” Patz said.


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