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First Coast Relief Fund announces recipients of initial phase of ‘Healing Jax’ grantmaking

First Coast Relief Fund announces recipients of initial phase of ‘Healing Jax’ grantmaking

First Coast Relief Fund announces first phase of grant opportunities for New Town and Grand Park neighborhoods of Jacksonville

First Coast Relief Fund announces first phase of grant opportunities for New Town and Grand Park neighborhoods of Jacksonville

First Coast Relief Fund Partners with Together Strong Community Fund to Respond to New Town Shooting in Jacksonville

First Coast Relief Fund Partners with Together Strong Community Fund to Respond to New Town Shooting in Jacksonville

Florida’s First Coast Relief Fund awarded $5.4 million to 112 North Florida nonprofit agencies since the Relief Fund reopened in March to support residents disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Relief Fund is a collaboration between The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, Jessie Ball duPont Fund, Jewish Federation and Foundation of Northeast Florida, United Way of Northeast Florida and United Way of St. Johns County.

Florida’s First Coast Relief Fund Delivers More Than $5 Million to Support North Florida Residents Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

Florida’s First Coast Relief Fund has surpassed the $3 million mark in grants awarded to nonprofit organizations responding to immediate needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 85 agencies are recipients of nearly $3.3 million since grantmaking began in March. The Fund is a collaboration between The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, Jessie Ball duPont Fund, Jewish Federation and Foundation of Northeast Florida, United Way of Northeast Florida and United Way of St. Johns County.

More than $3 million granted for COVID-19 relief in Northeast Florida

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida is honored to announce it has received a $500,000 gift from The Humana Foundation that will be directed to Florida’s First Coast Relief Fund to aid pandemic response in our community. With these funds from The Humana Foundation, Northeast Florida will be better positioned to respond to those who need assistance to recover and rebuild from this crisis.

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Receives $500,000 from The Humana Foundation

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Relief Fund grant ensures Catholic Charities can continue crucial services

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Relief Fund grant allows ElderSource to provide increased support to older adults

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Relief Fund support allows Trinity Rescue Mission to increase capacity

group loading boxes with food

Relief Fund grant ensures local families get helping hand

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Relief Fund helps BEAM continue critical food services

Jacksonville philanthropists Michael Ward and Jennifer Glock commit $1.25 million to COVID-19 relief, challenge others to step up

Jacksonville philanthropists Michael Ward and Jennifer Glock commit $1.25 million to COVID-19 relief, challenge others to step up

In the midst of a historic public health crisis, Northeast Florida donors have generously pledged more than $2 million to Florida’s First Coast Relief Fund to support immediate needs caused by COVID-19 disruption.

More than $2 million pledged to Florida’s First Coast Relief Fund

Every day, more than half a million people in Northeast Florida – almost 40 percent of our region’s population – struggle to afford basic necessities. The COVID-19 pandemic is dramatically amplifying these existing needs and creating unprecedented demands on nonprofits.

First Coast Relief Fund Re-Activates for COVID-19 Response

Northeast Florida philanthropic leaders and the City of Jacksonville are once again prepared to manage Florida’s First Coast Relief Fund to assist organizations helping those in Northeast Florida affected by Hurricane Dorian.

Northeast Florida funders activate Relief Fund

Following the first named storm of the season and the official start of the 2018 hurricane season, partners of Florida’s First Coast Relief Fund are prepared to once again activate the Relief Fund if disaster strikes.

Relief Fund partners granted more than $3.56 million in relief for Hurricane Irma

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Clay County neighborhood helped by Relief Fund grant

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Relief Fund provides rent assistance to Beaches family