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Community Celebrates the Opening of the LaVilla Link
City of Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, Groundwork Jacksonville CEO Kay Ehas, and Baptist Health President and CEO Michael A. Mayo, DHA, FACHE, hosted the ribbon cutting and official opening of the LaVilla Link, the first segment of the much-anticipated Emerald Trail. Hundreds of community members joined in the celebration at the foot of the Park Street Bridge near the Prime F. Osborn Convention Center to commemorate this community milestone.
Read MoreLaVilla Link Featured in App
The Emerald Trail LaVilla Link is now a featured route in the Art Bikes Jax App. It is free to download for IOS and Android users. In addition to turn-by-turn…
Read MoreHome Repair Program Half Way to Goal
The North Riverside Home Repair program recently completed the 25th home, which is more than halfway to the program’s initial goal of repairing 46 homes. Approximately $20,000 is being invested into each home, focusing on repairs that contribute to the health and safety of the residents.
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…
Read MoreEmerald Trail 5K/10K September 30
The 4th Annual VyStar Emerald 5K/10K presented by JTC Running and 1st Place Sports was the biggest yet, with more than 750 runners, walkers and cyclists hitting the streets downtown,…
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