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Unprecedented Number of Mentors Recruited

On June 21 in Hemming Plaza, United Way of Northeast Florida announced results of its mobilization effort to recruit new volunteer mentors for Northeast Florida’s struggling students. As part of a national initiative, the local organization joined hundreds of United Ways across the country in hosting a Day of Action on this one day.
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United Way Mobilizes Mentors!

On Saturday, June 21, United Ways across the nation will host a Day of Action highlighting the importance of volunteering and demonstrating the power of communities working together to advance the common good in the areas of education, income and health.
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United Way Pays Tribute to Leaders of Today

United Way of Northeast Florida recognized leadership givers on Thursday, May 1 at the Casa Marina Hotel in Jacksonville Beach. More than 250 leadership givers were in attendance at United Way’s annual Celebrate Leadership event.
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$26,152,688! Rockin’ Past the Goal to Make Lasting Change

"I have been humbled by the passion and commitment of people from all walks of life to the mission of United Way," said Ron Autrey, Campaign Chair and President and Chief Operating Officer, Miller Electric Company, as he announced the $26,152,688 total raised for the 2007 Campaign, a 4.6% increase over the 2006 campaign.
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Jaguars and United Way Huddle Up for Fun and Fitness!

The Jacksonville Jaguars and United Way of Northeast Florida teamed up for the 9th annual Hometown Huddle at Woodland Acres Boys & Girls Club and Woodland Acres Elementary School to give back to the community and provide a day of fitness to more than 250 Arlington youth.
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United Way of Northeast Florida Sets Community Goal in Excess of $26 Million

United Way of Northeast Florida kicked off the 2007 community campaign today at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. With more than 700 guests in attendance 2007 Campaign Chair Ron Autrey, president of Miller Electric, announced the campaign goal of $26,102,672 that will allow United Way to increase its impact in improving lives of First Coast children and families.
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United Way Launches New Strategies that Drive School Readiness and High School Completion

New Strategies Reports
Executive Report on Success By 6
Executive Report on Achievers For Life

United Way of Northeast Florida announced two innovative strategies to decrease dropout rates and increase the number of preschool children attending high quality early learning centers. With more than 100 educators, community leaders, and public officials present, United Way unveiled its Success By 6 and Achievers For Life initiatives at a media briefing held at Arlington Middle School.
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United Way's Third Book Release Promotes Positive Aspects of Seniors

United Way's Life: Act 2 Partnership Council and its Multigenerational Early Literacy Collaboration (MELC) recently announced the publication of the MELC program's third children's book, Just Mollie and Me.
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