Three Generations of Giving
Martin Harrell’s ‘aha!’ moment about giving back came as a youngster, when he saw his grandparents’ name on a stained-glass window in a small community chapel in Amelia Island.
Jim and Joan Van Vleck: Keeping their family’s philanthropy alive
Since moving to Jacksonville from Dayton, OH, in 1996, Jim and Joan Van Vleck have immersed themselves in community and charitable causes. They have many interests, but the arts and education are the primary beneficiaries of their leadership and their generosity. A past Trustee of […]
The Abdullah Family Endowment Keeps the Faith
The Reverend Gabriel Abdullah was a devoted son, a proud citizen of Jacksonville, and a humble steward of his family’s grocery business success. But mostly, he was a man of faith who led the Mount Olive Presbyterian Church with a passion to preach the Gospel […]
Eartha M.M. White Legacy Fund: Fifteen years of Preserving the Dream
The Eartha M.M. White Legacy Fund holds a special place in the heart and the history of The Community Foundation. Created in 2004 with $1.5 million from the sale of the historic Eartha White Nursing Home, the Fund was Jacksonville’s first major African American philanthropy, […]
Donor Spotlight: Nat Glover
Originally published in Winter 2015: Retired Jacksonville Sheriff Nat Glover embodies the passion that donors can bring to charitable giving. Twenty years ago, he made the bold decision to establish a scholarship fund for financially needy students to attend colleges and universities. Nearly everyone in […]
