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October 2020
Civic Engagement Seminar
The 2020 Election is upon us. Early voting has begun but youth and first-time voters may still have questions. Join us Friday to engage in a conversation around why voting is important, how to prepare to vote as early as age 16, and the Florida Ballot. On Saturday and Sunday, we'll put our knowledge into action by distributing voter information in two Jacksonville neighborhoods. You can sign up for the canvassing events by clicking the EVENT in the calendar. ALL…
Find out more »Voter Education Canvas in North Riverside
Join the Groundwork Jacksonville as the Green Team put their civic engagement into action by distributing voter information in the North Riverside neighborhood. This event is open to all ages and youth can receive community service hours for attending. We will be meeting at 230 Heywood Dowling Drive 32204. You will need to bring a FILLED reusable water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and a hat, if necessary. Groundwork will provide: + Water to refill your water bottle + Safety vest…
Find out more »Voter Education Canvas in North Springfield
Join the Groundwork Jacksonville as the Green Team put their civic engagement into action by distributing voter information in the North Springfield neighborhood. This event is open to all ages and youth can receive community service hours for attending. We are meeting on N. Lincoln St. 32206. To navigate there using a GPS, use the address 2429 N. Davis St. 32206. N. Lincoln St. is the first street after the Church on your right side if you are coming from…
Find out more »November 2020
Emerald Trail S-Line Rail Link Monthly Clean Up – November
Join GWJax and The Sierra Club as we team up to clean up the southern segment of the S-Line Rail Link a 1/2 mile at a time. Monthly Event the Second Saturday of each month from 9 AM – 12 PM Visit our Facebook Page for more details and to sign up.
Find out more »Racial Equity Series: Bias in Healthcare
Systemic racism is a real threat to the health of our communities. Racism and other social determinants of health result in higher rates of illness and death among members of racial and ethnic minority groups, as evidenced through COVID-19. Jacksonville Nonprofit Hospital Partnership(JHP), a partnership between Ascension St. Vincent's, Baptist Health, Brooks Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic Florida and UF Health Jacksonville, is committed to being part of the solution and has developed the Racial Equity Conference series to increase awareness and…
Find out more »VyStar Emerald Trail 5K
The inaugural VyStar Emerald Trail 5K presented by JTC Running and 1st Place Sports will give runners, walkers and cyclists an up-close look at multiple points of interest along the future LaVilla Link and S-Line Rail Link segments of the Emerald Trail. All proceeds from this event benefit Groundwork Jacksonville, the City’s nonprofit partner in building the Emerald Trail and restoring McCoys Creek and Hogans Creek. The Emerald Trail is a 30-mile urban trail and linear park system that will connect…
Find out more »Monthly Hogans Creek Clean Up – November
Join GWJax, Keep Jacksonville Beautiful and other local organizations in a cleanup along Hogans Creek to help this troubled tributary of the St. Johns River and beautify the Historic Springfield neighborhood. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear closed toe shoes, long pants and a hat as well as bring a reusable water bottle. We will supply gloves, trash bags and water. All we need is you and two hours of your time.…
Find out more »December 2020
Monthly Hogans Creek Clean Up – December
Join GWJax, Keep Jacksonville Beautiful and other local organizations in a cleanup along Hogans Creek to help this troubled tributary of the St. Johns River and beautify the Historic Springfield neighborhood. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear closed toe shoes, long pants and a hat as well as bring a reusable water bottle. We will supply gloves, trash bags and water. All we need is you and two hours of your time.…
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