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$147 Million-Dollar Federal Grant Awarded to the Emerald Trail

March 13, 2024

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…

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Home Repair Program Half Way to Goal

February 22, 2024

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.

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James M. Cox Foundation Awards Groundwork $500,000 Grant for Emerald Trail Design

February 14, 2024

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…

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Baptist Health makes Strategic Investment in the Emerald Trail

December 13, 2023

“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.” 

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United Way Commits $10M to Housing for All People

November 15, 2023

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.…

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Groundwork Jacksonville Welcomes Two New Board Members

November 6, 2023

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…

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COJ, GWJ and JTA MOU Outlines Future Development of the Emerald Trail

October 27, 2023

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.

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Local Companies Support Community Garden

October 10, 2023

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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Emerald Trail 5K/10K September 30

September 30, 2023

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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Green Team Finishes a Fun and Rewarding Summer

August 4, 2023

By Kendall Ford, Green Team Youth Leader Greetings, eco-enthusiasts! How has your summer been? If you were to ask our 21 Green Team Apprentices who came together for eight weeks of…

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