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Open Position: Program Coordinator (North Florida Health Corps)

The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition is accepting applications for the AmeriCorps North Florida Health Corps (NFHC) Program Coordinator position until July 3. The AmeriCorps NFHC Program Coordinator is a…

Fatherhood celebration draws dads, kids

Standing in Hemming Plaza in downtown Jacksonville the day before Father’s Day, more than 50 dads recited a pledge — committing to be the best dad they can be. The…

Healthy Start Coalition — June Coalition Meeting

When: June 19, 2014 Location: Early Learning Coalition, 8301 Cypress Plaza Dr., Suite 201, Jacksonville, FL 32256 Time: 9 am

Breastfeeding policies in Baker County featured in local newspaper

The Baker County Infant Mortality Task Force’s efforts to look at the breastfeeding policies of the county’s largest employers were featured in the Baker County Press. Read the full article…

NEFL Teen Pregnancy Task Force Mini-grants awarded to six agencies

The Coalition awarded six mini-grants to Northeast Florida agencies to implement specific strategies outlined in the NEFL Teen Pregnancy Task Force community action plan to reduce teen pregnancy and births in the region.…

BREACH program for fathers to end in August

The Florida Department of Revenue, Child Support Enforcement BREACH Project will end August 29, 2014. Family Court Judges and Hearing Officers have been instructed to stop court ordering fathers to…

E3 Celebrates Fathers event on June 14

In honor of Father’s Day, E3 Business Group’s North Florida Chapter is holding a celebration of fathers as part of the national Fatherhood Buzz initiative. The event is June 14…

North Florida Health Corps participates in event to celebrate 20 years of national service

North Florida Health Corps members and staff joined dozens of other local volunteers and community members to celebrate 20 years of national service. The event commemorated the 20th Anniversary of…

Free training to focus on LGBTQ policies and best practices in organizations

Calling all supervisor and agency executives — a free training is available June 11 from 9am to 11am on incorporating LGBTQ-friendly policies and best practices into your organization. Space is…

Making “Cents” of Money: Local teen blogger brings personal finance lessons to 4Me Teen Leaders

The average adult in Jacksonville makes $2,700 per month — how far does that go? Housing, childcare, car payments, utilities  and more add up quickly, leaving little to nothing leftover…