Posts Tagged ‘Emerald Trail’
$147 Million-Dollar Federal Grant Awarded to the Emerald Trail
The City of Jacksonville, Groundwork Jacksonville (Groundwork) and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), were awarded a federal grant of $147 million to design and construct five segments of the Emerald…
Read MoreS-Line Cleanup | June 2024
June 1st | 9 AM – 11 AM | Meet at the Emmett Reed Community Center, 1093 W 6th St. Join Groundwork Jacksonville as we work to preserve the natural beauty and…
Read MoreHogans Creek Cleanup | May 2024
May 18th | 9 AM – 11 AM | Location TBD Join Groundwork Jacksonville as we work to preserve the natural beauty and health of our local environment by cleaning…
Read MoreS-Line and Hogans Creek Cleanup | April 2024
April 6th | 9 AM – 11 AM | Meet at 2429 N Davis St. Join Groundwork Jacksonville as we work to preserve the natural beauty and health of our local…
Read MoreJames M. Cox Foundation Awards Groundwork $500,000 Grant for Emerald Trail Design
Groundwork Jacksonville has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the James M. Cox Foundation. The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Cox Enterprises, parent company of Cox Automotive, and is…
Read MoreBaptist Health makes Strategic Investment in the Emerald Trail
“Building a healthier community happens one neighborhood and one individual at a time,” said Michael A. Mayo, DHA, FACHE, president and CEO of Baptist Health. “We chose to make a strategic investment in the LaVilla Link because we believe it will help people move more, connect more, learn more and enjoy more – all of which are important factors for helping foster greater health and well-being.”Â
Read MoreUnited Way Commits $10M to Housing for All People
Groundwork Jacksonville was honored to be part of the United Way of Northeast Florida’s announcement of $10 million to improve the Jacksonville ecosystem for housing ownership and affordable housing opportunities.…
Read MoreGroundwork Jacksonville Welcomes Two New Board Members
Groundwork Jacksonville welcomes two new members to the volunteer Board of Directors. According to Board Chair, Kerri Stewart, “I’m honored to welcome Marisa Brighton and Sylvia Perry to the Board…
Read MoreCOJ, GWJ and JTA MOU Outlines Future Development of the Emerald Trail
The City of Jacksonville, Groundwork Jacksonville, and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) have announced the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the future design and development of the Emerald Trail.
Read MoreLocal Companies Support Community Garden
Like many of Jacksonville’s urban core neighborhoods, North Riverside near McCoys Creek is a food desert. That is why Daily Manna Community Garden located at 426 Smith Street is so…
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