Shontae Jackson
"Subliminal Dreamz has been a staple in the community since 2021, creating events that expose low-income communities to different forms of therapy and self-care to improve the overall quality of mental health services in the 32209 zip code."
Robert Jackson III
"D2O is a dynamic non-profit organization created to address critical needs identified while volunteering in the community — equipping individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds with the confidence, motivation, and skills needed to successfully navigate life's challenges."
Alfreda Denson-Butler
"The Al Denson Foundation was established in 2003 to empower the lives of young men and women through education and athletics, with a focus on financial literacy, mental health, and providing pathways to higher education including HBCUs."
Dee Wilcox
"The AnnieRuth Foundation, established in 2012, is committed to serving as a catalyst of positive change in underserved communities — offering a year-long points-based program connecting high school students to professional internships and mentorship across the United States."
Lakesha & Greg Burton
"Tesha's Hands is a Jacksonville-based nonprofit serving the most vulnerable locally, nationally, and internationally — founded in honor of Lakesha's late identical twin sister who passed in 2018. Their work advocates for the underserved and promotes principles of unconditional love."
Tamika Wolfe-McKenzie
"Founded in 2020, Tamika's School of Epicure inspires and educates underserved youth through culinary arts, nutrition education, and life skills — transforming lives through hands-on cooking classes, mentorship, and access to healthy meals across Jacksonville and beyond."
Charlene Diamond
"A Village of Hope, CDC empowers the Jacksonville community through strategic urban redevelopment, affordable housing for low- to moderate-income families, shelter for unhoused individuals, and essential services for veterans and disenfranchised individuals in need."
Sheronda Holzendorf, CRPS-F, CBHCM-S
"We C.O.P.E. (Community Outreach & Program Engagement) provides wraparound care supporting individuals and families through life's most difficult experiences — focusing on empowering youth, caregivers, and families through encouragement, education, and community engagement."
Gaynelle C Riley, MPA
"Practicing Acts of Caring and Kindness, Inc. (PACK) was birthed in 2015 to encourage, empower, and inspire those in need. The PACKs of LUV Feeding Program has delivered more than 15,000 food packs to elementary schools weekly to ensure children have weekend sustenance."
Dr. Erin N. Anthony
"Little Hands, Big Hearts is a primary-aged youth-serving organization developing little people into servant leaders who think beyond themselves — through character development, selfless service, and community-based volunteering across Jacksonville and throughout Florida."
Erica Holton
"Get Back Up Again helps the homeless rise with dignity, pride, hope, and success using local volunteer resources and philanthropists. Every two Sundays, volunteers host events providing packages of essential health and hygiene items — covering prayers, wearables, footwear, health, and hygiene."
Tricshone Jiles
"Jiles Jewels Inc. is a breast cancer awareness and support foundation dedicated to educating, equipping, and empowering communities — especially women of color — on the importance of early detection, prevention, and survivorship. Founded by a two-time breast cancer survivor."
Charlie Griffin
"A proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Charlie Griffin runs an HIV and STD prevention clinic at 525 Newnan Street, serves hot meals every Saturday downtown, and has distributed over $375,000 in STEM and HBCU scholarships — a community hero committed to service, scholarship, and soul."