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5/17/2008 11:22:59 AM

The First Coast is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. But no community is perfect. There are many small things that all of us can do to help make the First Coast an even better place to live. It’s a big job to improve our schools and healthcare systems, reduce crime, strengthen families, and preserve culture and the arts. And while no single person or group can provide solutions to every problem, each of us can help find the answers. That’s why First Coast News is joining forces with some of the area’s leading businesses to bring you the “Power of One".

The "Power of One" is all about encouraging and taking personal responsibility for making changes happen on the First Coast. If each of us donates one afternoon in a soup kitchen, delivers meals to the elderly, or mentors a child, we can help make the First Coast a stronger, more vibrant place to live and work. One smile...one touch...one meal can make a powerful difference in people's lives.

We've made it easy for you to volunteer - listed below are the community agencies that need your help. Just select from the categories to find out more about these community groups and discover what you can do to help your neighbors. Please volunteer today. YOU have "The Power of One."

Joy Purdy

Joy Purdy discusses how local folks are making a difference in the community.
Click here to view the Power of One Blog

Articles
Energy & Excitement Make "Uncle Dave" Head Volunteer
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- You have not met anyone with more pizzaz than "Uncle Dave"; volunteer extraordinaire who's contagious charisma has so many having fun while helping others.

Local Vets and School Kids Helped by "Helpful Citizens"
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- What's the connection between some low income housing being built for war veterans, and a tutoring service for grade school students? They're both being helped by "Helpful Citizens".

UF Grad Leaves Life for Children of South Africa
By Joy Purdy
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- She had dreams of going to law school, but after a trip to South Africa, Brandi Hill's new calling involves dozens of children longing to learn.

One Woman Mentoring One Student Benefits Both
By Joy Purdy
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- So, your schedule's too hectic to help others? See what a promising impact a local accounting manager's one-hour-a-week has had on a 9-year-old girl.

Local Marketing Firm Gives Talent and Time to Charity
By Joy Purdy
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Money isn't always the answer when it comes to giving back to our community. The marketing firm Burdette Ketchum has found a creative way to help local non-profits.

Select an organization to help from the following categories:

Infants, Children & Adolescents	Seniors


Community Services	Education


Mental Health	Family Services


Conditions & Diseases	Animals

If you do not see your non-profit listed here please email us so we can add your organization.

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