Community View Points

Andrea Scott called in to invite the community to Delta Sigma Theta Whole House Workshop. Nate Scott join in providing the community with steps to get their financial goals in line. Also, Raymond Penn, called in to encourage the community to join his fight against Pancreatic Cancer, due to the passing of his wife Laura. Ending the conversation with Kimberly Goodman, inviting the community to join...

Kharis Quaintance called in to talk about Financial Literacy and how to help, build, grow and protect the village and it's families for generations to come. #PROTECTTHEVILLAGE . Also Jennifer Ryan, CEO of Volunteers in Medicine called in to seek support on their BIG GIVE to help the working class with Healthcare. And lastly, Min. Sherlene Asbury called in to talk about her Mother’s Day event that...

Meredity MaGee from Nocatee The Learning Experience call in to talk about their event happening throughout April, children will be participate in their annual philanthropy event where they get to learn the importance of giving back granting wishes, and using their creative minds to fundraise throughout the month of April for children battling critical illness. Coach Rodney Blunt, CEO of City Stree...

This week in community View Point I talk to Nee Cee Lee from The SALVATION ARMY Women Auxiliary about their CELEBRITY CHEF Tasting and Luncheon, as well as THE HORNE FOUNDATION and Clara White Mission on their event STEALS & SLIDES Kicking out homelessness. I also talk to Dabb McInnis who is looking for talent for their Annual Talent Show. Dabbs McInnis is CEO of Dare 2 Hire Different a 501(c)(3)...

Celebrating National Women History Month, Entrepreneurship, and Ethics Awareness with Kitty Lee, Jean Marie and Toni Foxx from iHeartMedia as well as a young entrepreneur reading to serve the community with Bad Chic Chicken and Waffles! Salute to Women who are on the grind building their dream and empowering the community!

Women History Month highlight - Linda Fructuoso and Iranetta Wright - School Superintendent and Omega Hope Foundation Scholarship Fundraiser

Tamara Sorrye is a counselor in Jacksonville, FL. She currently practices at Genesis Clinical Counseling LLC. Also, Orange Park Dentist’s Office hosts 2nd Annual Free Dental Day Sunrise Emergency & Family Dental Care and Florida Baptist Convention host Smiles for Miles 904

Nikki Sabol, Director at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals called in to talk about CMN Hospitals and their fundraising campaign with I Hop on March 1st to benefit Wolfson Children's Hospital and UF Health Pediatric Depts. Also, EWU President Dr. A Zachary Faison, Jr called in to talk about the upcoming UNCF and Edward Waters University hosting Inaugural Jacksonville Mayor’s Masked Ball. The 1st...

Celebrating Black History month, Committee member, Anita Spencer called in to invite the community out to The 6th Annual “Melanin Market” & Black History Parade and Liz McCoy called in to invite the community to JWJ’s Hip Hop Festival: Lifting Duval’s Legendary Voices will be a celebration to honor Black History Month in a unique and authentic way, by teaching the next generation the (core) pillar...

The goal of Sista strut is to heighten awareness about the issues of breast cancer in women of color, as well as provide information on community resources. Sista Strut recognizes the strength of survivors, their families and friends, heightens awareness, promotes early detection and the search for a cure. Listen to Monique Blue, Patricia Barkley and Diane Townsend, all survivors mof Breast Cancer...

Sean Rush, Carlton Golden and Fernando Gant of Theta Phi chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. came by the show to invite the community to their second annual MasQuerade Ball March 14th, from 8pm-1am. Proceeds will go towards our Community Engagement projects which includes mentoring, and scholarships programs. The location is at WJTC Studio 100 Festival Park Ave. Tickets can be purchase throug...

Donna Deegan called into the show to talk about continuing her Marathon of LIFE and the importance of Voting. Jacksonville-native Donna Deegan, the founder of The DONNA Foundation, is lacing up her sneakers to run, but this time it's for a political marathon! We talked about her belief that healthcare should be a right in this country! Presenting News to Jacksonville area for 25 years, surviving t...

Marsha Oliver, Senior Director of Charitable Outreach for THE PLAYERS, Pepper Peete, wife of the late Calvin Peete, who won THE PLAYERS Championship 35 years ago this year, and Coach Robert Young with The First Tee came by the show to share The Players Championship charitable impact to the community, the primary goal of First Tee and the historic win of the late Calvin Peete! They also invited the...

Two-time Emmy award winning former news producer and author Nikesha Elise Williams came by the show to talk about debuting her One Woman Show, Lessons We Were Never Taught, to kick off Women's History Month. The community is invited to witness a poetic exploration of life, love and healing. Tickets at www.newwrites.com

April Seliga and friends came by the show to encourage the community to stop smoking, we talked about smoking within the younger generation and how we can take steps to stop smoking/vaping, which is currently an epidemic.

Chanteya Lawrence, Board Member of Moore Myers Children Fund, came bu the show to talk about Moore Myers Children Fund and their mission to provide financial assistance for under served children to participate in golf programs that will develop their total wellness. They support programs that will teach the skills of golf and help children develop confidence, honest, integrity, respect, judgement,...

Leslie Weed, Heal founder and Jason Gurka, Executive Director came by the show to talk about TEAM HEAL. A group of young professionals who are passionate about HEAL’s mission and vision, in addition to promoting advocacy and awareness of autism in Northeast Florida. TEAM HEAL helps to raise funds and spread the word of HEAL’s good work in our community. They are growing group of young professional...

Michelle Shorty, President and TReal, PRO, came by the show to invite the community to their 17th Annual. Building Motorcycle awareness, we talked about their community involvement, and how they empower the American Cancer Society by donating a portion of their proceeds from their Annual to help fight Cancer. Building Sisterhood and Brotherhood is also their main focus, we also talked about their...

Amy Sheheim and Lisa Floyd called into the show to talk about the non-profit organization The Healing Hearts Project. The Healing Hearts Project (THHP) is a non-profit that serves patients and families affected by Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), the most common type of birth defect affecting 1 in every 100 babies born. The mission of THHP is to be a relatable source for both patients and caregiver...

Fire Fighter from Clay County, Steven Teal called into the show to invite the community to join the Fire Iron Motorcycle club with their Charity Drive. This is a charity ride that puts money into Fire and Iron M.C. Station 21 Charity Account for local injured and fallen firefighters in their time of need. They put their lives on the line every day to help you and your community. Please help them i...

Nicole B. Thomas President of Baptist Health South and Chair of the 2020 Go Red for Women Campaign came by the show with Cardiologist Dr. Simone Nader to talk about the #GoRedGetFitJax Challenge with some free screenings around town. The American Heart Association is proud to announce Nicole B. Thomas, president of Baptist Health South, as the chairperson for the 2019-2020 First Coast Go Red for W...

Bishop Rudolph McKissick Sr called into the show to talk about his Mindful Mediation Retreat on Febuary 7th. As we build on Black History month, Bishop spoke on the one day retreat and how it will inspire peace and building a closer relationship with GOD. The Retreat was created to create the peace that may be missing in life. With applicable tools, practices and biblical principles, you gain grea...

Marianne Davenport called into the show to talk about Hope Therapy and their mission is to improve the quality of life of children and adults with various diagnoses with the help of our incredible horses. Serving Northeast Florida since 2001, Hope Therapy was founded by the dynamic mother-daughter duo, Marianne, and Rebecca Davenport. Their devotion and enthusiasm for the success of their clients...

Karen Hughes joined by Sheila Cribb came by the show to talk about breathing should not be an uphill battle, but for many it is. On Saturday, February 1 at 8 a.m. hundreds will join the American Lung Association to climb up the Bank of America Tower in support of friends and loved ones who suffer from lung diseases like asthma and lung cancer, and raise funds for clean air and lung disease researc...

Steve Carmen called in to the show to talk about The Morale Welfare and Recreation Department (MWR) will hosting its 2nd Annual Saratoga Classic Half Marathon and Super Sara 5K aboard Naval Station Mayport. Excited to bring this open-base event back to Mayport on January 26, 2020 to create a positive experience for the runners, spectators and sponsors, The USS Saratoga was the first aircraft carri...